“As a creative person you spend a lot

of time alone.Yet human connection

is a vital part of the process.”

I took inspiration for Plis from the natural curves

and organic contours of the human body and

how what we wear enhances and follows those

shapes. As a result, the cover that wraps around

the soft form of the finished sofa is comprised of

only two pieces of fabric, with two folds in each

corner where the radius is smaller.

My aim was to make a timeless, generous, and

comfortable piece of furniture that allows you to

enjoy a feeling of togetherness with the person

sat next to you.”

When it comes to designing a timeless

piece of furniture like a sofa, how do you

create something new?

“I am more focused on making something

good rather than something new. I love picking

up ideas and inspirations from different times

and places, melding them together to reflect

how we live right now.

Following trends is always a bad idea.The

newness lies in the idea and unique point of view.

Maybe it is a new combination, a new detail, or

a new use of material, but I always try to solve a

problem in the simplest way possible which for

me creates the most interesting products.”

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Reconnect 2022