Designer Profile:
Valentindesign
Key People:
Valentin Tinc-half artist and half designer, born and educated in Transylvania (it is actually a real place). Payed attention to both halves in equal weight since 1991 till yesterday.
Location:
Lately in North Shore, Auckland.
Bio/Company History:
From 2000, after I landed in New Zealand, I thought I should brand my creativity. I came up with valentindesign and since 2005 on web with www.valentindesign.com. I focus to create a point of difference (not always recommended) with the furniture I design. Hence the Anima range, asymmetric outdoor furniture close to sculpture, once Highly Commended in the Best Design Awards. I have a strong background in industrial ceramics that came back to life with the stag head I modeled this year. I really enjoyed the entire process, from prototyping to casting and glazing.
What drives and inspires you?
Creating new beautiful things, nature, body.
Recent Media:
Next magazine, July edition, feature article.
What are you doing when you don’t do this?
Fishing, teaching, planning.
Black or White?
Orange and pink, lately.
Meat or Vege?
Meat, rare, thanks.
If you could spend a day with anyone, who would it be and why?
Philippe Starck. I hope geniality is contagious.
Mac or PC?
PC.
Married/Single Kids/Pets?
Yes: Cristina, Teodora, Ana, Alice, Silver, Little, Momfi.
Describe yourself in 5 words:
Life is a bus station.
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