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Why you design furniture for children? Actually, it was a first time when we designed a project for children, but we are sure that it will not be the last one, because we really enjoyed it! Children are much more creative than adults are and they are the best clients that ever designer may have.
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Tell us about your background. How did you become a designer? My name is Floris Hovers (1976) I live and work in Raamsdonkveer (NL), where I also grew up. After a foundation course in construction engineering and following a study in advertising and presentation techniques, I graduated in 2004 from the Design Academy Eindhoven. In
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Tell us about your background. How did you become a designer? As a child of an architect and an educator/artist, both musically gifted, I was destined for the arts from an early age. But what is a young rebel to do? Study economics, of course. Fortunately I eventually came round and decided on a study course
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For the first time afilii – platform for design + architecture for kids presents during the Fuori Salone 2017 at Ventura Lambrate 14 young designers and upcoming brands from seven countries. afilii introduces stimulating and creative toys, accessories and furniture for children with a story behind – products which engage kids with design, sensuality and
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Why you design products for children? Our studio designs for adults as well as for children. We find children-oriented design to be particularly interesting and important for us, as we realize the responsibility of working on products intended for kids. Apart from meeting safety requirements, our furniture for kids should improve imagination, encourage fun, and support the
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It is important to teach kids about design or architecture? I think it is very important to teach kids about design and architecture. When we travel as a family and when we walk around Paris, there is so much inspiration when looking up, down and all around. I like to pose questions to my children
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Tell us about your background. How did you become a designer? After the Art academy in France I went to the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam to the architectural design department. In my last year i got my first child; Myrdin, he was our department baby and my inspiration for some furniture for children. Why you
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What do you think is the most crucial things in kids design? The practicality, according to respect for environment. Do design products for kids influence their thinking, behavior and development? Absolutely yes! Children need to feel free to express themselves, that’s why is extremely important to create a comfortable kids room, with elements transmitting serenity and
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Tell us about your background. How did you become a designer? First I studied to Florist, and after that I worked in the flowershops. Then I went to study in Ceramics and glass design to Kuopio, where I did my BA. After that I get in to Aalto University to study my Master We live
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Tell us about your background. How did you become a designer? I’m an architect with the passion on design, considered in the wide meaning of the term: from the container to the content, from the projects of the building envelope (and the external environment), to the interior, to the design for each piece of furniture
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