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June was born from a very simple idea: to create a chair that conveys the feeling of summer all year round. Lightweight, easy to assemble and designed to accompany everyday life, its design combines soft lines, functionality and an emotional touch that makes it approachable. In this interview, we discover how it was created, what inspired its shape, what challenges there were along the way and how the collaboration between David Carrasco Barceló and Resol Studio resulted in a sustainable, practical chair that fits into any home.
The fact that June can be assembled is not just a functional decision: it also speaks to sustainability, efficiency and user autonomy. What led you to approach it this way from the outset?
It was an essential condition of the project. Not an added requirement, but part of its DNA. June had to be assembleable, efficient and sustainable. Designing from that basis allowed us to reduce volume, optimise transport and offer the user an active experience: assembling your own chair in a few minutes, without tools or complications.
Packaging is also part of the design experience. How did the flat packaging with integrated handle influence the design decisions? What message did you want to convey through this seemingly simple gesture?
June's packaging is a direct extension of its concept. It is not a simple container, but a structurally well-designed piece. Each component is firmly secured inside, preventing movement and ensuring rigidity during transport. High-quality cardboard was selected, capable of protecting the product and reflecting the same precision as the chair.
The integrated cardboard handle reinforces the idea of sustainability—with no added plastic parts—and its minimalist, iconic graphic design enhances the perception of quality, conveying a sense of a well-designed object from the very first contact. The objective was clear: for the user to understand the essence of June even before opening the box. That is why we incorporated a coloured label that shows the colour of the chair and also functions as a seal of guarantee.
June seems designed to blend naturally into multiple contexts. What kind of spaces did you have in mind when designing it? How do you imagine it relating to architecture and landscape?
June is a chair that does not seek to be flashy, but rather to exude a certain character. This allows it to adapt naturally to different environments. Its simple design implies a certain historical memory that makes the object more user-friendly. It is designed for both indoor and outdoor use—homes, terraces, co-working spaces or public spaces—and to establish a quiet dialogue with the architecture and landscape. Its form avoids excess and seeks the essential: a silent aesthetic that blends into its surroundings.
Garbar has a very particular way of understanding outdoor furniture: warm, accessible, but also demanding in terms of design and values. How do you think June embodies this vision? What role does it play in the Garbar universe?
June represents a turning point in the Garbar universe. It introduces a new way of understanding furniture: modular, efficient and emotionally accessible. It maintains the brand's philosophy—durable, honest and accessible objects—but with a contemporary look that broadens its scope. It is a chair that synthesises functionality, design and sustainability in a single gesture, marking a turning point within the collection.
June conveys a very specific feeling: that of a permanent summer. What images, atmospheres or emotions guided you during its conception? What references (visual, cultural, even sensorial) shaped its formal language?
The design of the JUNE chair seeks a simple formal language, with lines that converge naturally, such as the union between the backrest and the armrests where, despite being separate pieces, these have a linear continuity that is particularly noticeable when the user sits on the chair. In addition, the backrest itself, which incorporates a handle for easy movement of the chair, and the empty space within it, promote that feeling of fresh air that is so sought after in summer. It is a chair that envelops you but allows you to breathe through its forms.
The chair is the result of a collaboration between David Carrasco Barceló and Resol Studio. How was this creative dialogue constructed? What did each perspective contribute to the final result?
Resol Studio wanted to develop an assembleable chair, and to do so it enlisted David Carrasco, who defined the formal design and the assembly concept. His key idea was that the arms would provide structural rigidity, so that once assembled, the chair would be perceived as a single piece.
The collaboration between the two parties was vitally important in the development of the clipping system and all the technical aspects that guarantee precision and comfort. The numerous reviews held between Resol Studio and David Carrasco allowed the project to evolve substantially. This close collaboration, together with prototype trials and initial tests, made it possible to optimise the ergonomics, improve endurance and adjust the dimensions to achieve a packaging solution perfectly suited to a European pallet.
The result is a sturdy, easy-to-assemble, sustainable chair with a structure that combines formal clarity and constructive efficiency.
