From the Highlands of Scotland to

the headland of the Swedish capital,

designer Nick Ross works from his studio

in Stockholm where he considers how

historical events and interpretations alter

our present-day perceptions of objects.

Here, he shares his thoughts on his work

and the desire to bridge the gap between

the past and the present, as well as what

great design means to him.

When did you become interested in design? I’ve been

interested in the act of creation since I was a child, but design

is really something I fell into. I wanted to be an architect at

first, but felt it was too dry for me.

Which aspects of your background and upbringing have

shaped your design principles and philosophy?

My grandfather collected Danish mid-century furniture and

was a big history buff. Looking back, I learned a lot from him.

Describe your personal interior style. Eclectic minimalism

or refined chaos.

Where do you get your ideas from? I still struggle to put this

into words, but over time you do gather a collection of forms

and references that you are fascinated by and can go back to

for inspiration. You begin to notice how certain ideas from

projects and collections evolve and transform into new ideas,

shapes and expressions.

Who or what has been most influential to your work? I think

in general I’ve been lucky in the sense that I’ve met some

really great people who have helped me along the way.

Designer Nick Ross

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