The YEK Collection
by IKWorks+
Sep 17, 2025
The YEK Collection by IKWorks+ is a study in stillness, form and material. Each piece in the series carries the quiet confidence of something that does not need to explain itself. The collection takes its name from the word “Yek,” meaning “one,” which captures its underlying idea: unity, completeness, a sense of wholeness in simplicity.
Rather than competing for attention, the furniture invites calm. A stool, a chair, a table – every element is reduced to its essential geometry. Edges are clean, proportions deliberate, and surfaces reveal the natural qualities of the material. The design language is spare yet refined, allowing structure and craftsmanship to speak on their own. It is furniture that does not hide how it is made. Joints, cuts and thicknesses are considered and exposed, celebrating the honesty of construction.
The visual identity of YEK feels rooted in architecture. The silhouettes are strong but never rigid, the voids as meaningful as the volumes. The way light moves across each piece brings the design to life, emphasizing subtle curves and precise planes. There is rhythm and balance in how the collection occupies space – not as decoration but as presence. This sense of harmony between object and environment reflects a deep sensitivity to proportion, one that recalls both Japanese and modern European design philosophies without imitating either.
Material choice is central to YEK. IKWorks+ focuses on high-quality timbers and finishes that highlight texture and grain rather than conceal them. The tactile surfaces and soft reflections of light make the pieces feel alive and permanent at the same time. By keeping the material visible, the designers allow time to become part of the work; the furniture will change slightly, age subtly, and in doing so, develop character.
What makes the collection stand out is its restraint. YEK is not minimal for the sake of minimalism but because it believes that the essential is enough. Each object finds strength in proportion and purpose. The gap carved into the backrest of one chair, for example, is not a flourish but a quiet mark of identity – a small gesture that holds symbolic weight, expressing individuality within simplicity.
IKWorks+ positions its practice as one that values process over production. Every design is developed thoughtfully, balancing precision with emotion. In the YEK Collection, this results in pieces that are both functional and meditative. They embody an approach where design becomes a form of reflection – where sitting, using, and seeing are all part of the same calm experience.
The photography that accompanies the collection reinforces this mood. The furniture is shown in clean, architectural settings, surrounded by natural light and quiet surfaces. Nothing distracts from the object itself. You can sense the air around it, the silence of the space, and the care that went into every edge and angle.
The YEK Collection represents a commitment to thoughtful design – a kind of contemporary craftsmanship that values longevity, clarity and emotion over novelty. These are objects meant to be lived with for years, perhaps decades, without losing their quiet strength. In an environment saturated with noise, YEK reminds us that simplicity can be a form of generosity.