Studio CoPain’s practice centers around bread, particularly sourdough, which they treat as both a familiar staple and a material rich with creative potential. For them, bread is not simply food; it’s a living substance, shaped by time, hands, and care. It carries with it centuries of knowledge, yet remains open to new interpretations. Studio CoPain works with bread much like other designers might work with clay or wood kneading, carving, shaping it into objects, experiences, and spaces that invite people to connect in unexpected ways. In their hands, bread becomes more than nourishment; it becomes a vessel for stories.