Mookum, December 2013

Mookum is a new online shop, specifically curating and producing products from new designers. As someone who is passionate about promoting new and independent designers, when they asked me to write a series of Q&As, I jumped at the chance. This one is with David Derksen.
David Derksen

Q&A David Derksen

During Dutch Design Week, a swinging pendulum full of ink hanged from the ceiling in the centre of an industrial space in Eindhoven (NL). Each plate arranged on the floor below received part of a mathematically precise drawing and a selection of randomly falling ink droplets. The result was spectacular. The result was Oscillation Plates by David Derksen. I had to find out more.

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Mookum, December 2013

Mookum is a new online shop, specifically curating and producing products from new designers. As someone who is passionate about promoting new and independent designers, when they asked me to write a series of Q&As, I jumped at the chance. This one is with Leonhard Pfieifer.
Leonhard Pfeifer

Q&A with Leonhard Pfeifer

I met Leonhard Pfeifer at the London Design Festival earlier this year and despite being at a party where gin was being served in teacups, we were quickly immersed in a deep conversation about the importance of following your passion and doing what you love. In 2003, Leon returned to his furniture roots establishing his own studio in East London. I was keen to find out more – we talked good days, bad days, nature in New Zealand versus London and how to overcome creative block.

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Mookum, December 2013

Mookum is a new online shop, specifically curating and producing products from new designers. As someone who is passionate about promoting new and independent designers, when they asked me to write a series of Q&As, I jumped at the chance. This one is with Lindsey Lang.
Lindsey Lang

Q&A with Lindsey Lang

Despite her youth, her Joss-Stone-esque looks and her recent emergence onto the design scene, Lindsey Lang immediately strikes you as a ‘grown-up.’ The designs she creates, the way she handles her business and her general demeanour all have a sense of wisdom beyond their years. I was keen to find out more about what makes her tick. We talked Grace Kelly, yoga and yellow-orange.

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