Maya Prokhorova's Experimental Prototypes Blend Technical Aesthetics with Future Functions

Maya Prokhorova, who runs the innovative Mayaprodesign in Paris, is all about creating prototypes that evoke emotions instead of just being practical. She studied at the Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design in Saint Petersburg and has won an impressive nine Red Dot Awards, along with iF Design Awards and CES Innovation Honors. Her TA series—comprising TA132, TA131, TA129, and TA124—highlights her distinctive approach to industrial design through creative visuals. Prokhorova's process involves hand-drawing, quick prototyping, and refining designs. Her work includes ideas for audio gear like TA108, modular products, and experimental designs, as she imagines “objects for future functions,” pushing the boundaries of traditional design.