Studio Ilse | Modern and Emotional Design
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Studio Ilse @ Stockholm Design Week 2012.
Studio Ilse | Modern and Emotional Design
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Inga Sempé Talking About Her Work.
Last Wednesday the Stockholm Furniture Fair held an amazing talk. Inga Sempé spoke about her work and I was all ears.
She's not only one of the best designers but very funny too. Between serious things, like her design process and the frustration that a few ideas would never be built, she would make a joke about French mentality and how they complaint about everything (I actually think its true).
With a very nice and clean presentation she spoke about her work and the whole process. New projects, old ones and where her inspiration comes from. A must!
A few tips I could take from what she said:
1st - Know exactly which detail you like in a product and explore it (she likes classical mechanicalm systems)
2nd - Invest every penny in materials and research (she spends every penny to improve her work)
3rd - If you want to get your products manufactured, make sure you're ready to compromise. Your manufacturer might decide to change your design, even if a little bit.
4th - Think of things you personally need (she's working on two great ideas - a trolley which becomes "shelves" because she travels a lot and a stool which becomes a ladder because she never has patience to grab a ladder to climb and change a bulb)
5th - Do it with love, lots and lots of love. And in case you think it's not enough, add some more. Ah, when you think IT'S enough, add even more because success is hidden within love.
She's not only one of the best designers but very funny too. Between serious things, like her design process and the frustration that a few ideas would never be built, she would make a joke about French mentality and how they complaint about everything (I actually think its true).
With a very nice and clean presentation she spoke about her work and the whole process. New projects, old ones and where her inspiration comes from. A must!
A few tips I could take from what she said:
1st - Know exactly which detail you like in a product and explore it (she likes classical mechanicalm systems)
2nd - Invest every penny in materials and research (she spends every penny to improve her work)
3rd - If you want to get your products manufactured, make sure you're ready to compromise. Your manufacturer might decide to change your design, even if a little bit.
4th - Think of things you personally need (she's working on two great ideas - a trolley which becomes "shelves" because she travels a lot and a stool which becomes a ladder because she never has patience to grab a ladder to climb and change a bulb)
5th - Do it with love, lots and lots of love. And in case you think it's not enough, add some more. Ah, when you think IT'S enough, add even more because success is hidden within love.
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| Luceplan Plissé |
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| Luceplan Plissé being tested |
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| Work In Progress - The Trolley |
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| The Trolley |
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| Work In Progress - The Stool Versus Ladder |
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| My favorite lamp |
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| The cabinets which remind me containers. Love it. |
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| Project Development |
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| Probably the most famous sofa to Ligne Roset |
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| Sketches on a project she did for Amorim, the leader supplier in cork (Made in Portugal) |
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| Again, the "Cork Project" |
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| And one more time |
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Stockholm Design Week 2012 - Note.
First time I went to the biggest design fair in Scandinavia. It's been a surprise, a good surprise.
I've lots to show you. From products to talks, I had it all. Three days enjoying good design. Yes, I know! Three days? You could have done in one and a half, but I always love to go back and enjoy again my favorites, plus I had work meetings to attend. Good meeting too though.
Anyway, I have indeed many pictures and a few tips on trends as well. Today I attend to this amazing seminar with Rita Nakouzi, the trend forecaster from New York. Good one.
In the meantime I leave you here a photograph to celebrate what Stockholm has best to offer - cosy hotel lounges to have a cup of tea (if it's still early) and write down all your notes about this amazing visit.
Have a lovely evening.
Nobis Hotel
I've lots to show you. From products to talks, I had it all. Three days enjoying good design. Yes, I know! Three days? You could have done in one and a half, but I always love to go back and enjoy again my favorites, plus I had work meetings to attend. Good meeting too though.
Anyway, I have indeed many pictures and a few tips on trends as well. Today I attend to this amazing seminar with Rita Nakouzi, the trend forecaster from New York. Good one.
In the meantime I leave you here a photograph to celebrate what Stockholm has best to offer - cosy hotel lounges to have a cup of tea (if it's still early) and write down all your notes about this amazing visit.
Have a lovely evening.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Stockholm Design Week 2012.
From tomorrow until Saturday, Stockholm is probably the most international city in Europe.
One of the best up and coming design events, Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair is the world's largest meeting place for Scandinavian furniture and lighting design, for both home and public environments.
With Inga Sempé as the Guest of Honour (and one of my favorite designers ever), I'm sure it's going to be one of the best design events of 2012.
Stay tuned, I promise to post the best designers and brands.
One of the best up and coming design events, Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair is the world's largest meeting place for Scandinavian furniture and lighting design, for both home and public environments.
With Inga Sempé as the Guest of Honour (and one of my favorite designers ever), I'm sure it's going to be one of the best design events of 2012.
Stay tuned, I promise to post the best designers and brands.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
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