In the design world, commissions generally come with prescriptive briefs; being given free rein is something of a rarity. “It’s a sign of extreme confidence in you and your artistic vision, ” explains Garance Vallée, the artist and designer who has created set designs for the likes of Nike, Maison Margiela and champagne house Perrier-Jouët, developed a rug collection for Nordic Knots, and collaborated with Paraboot on a special edition of their signature derby shoes. “Rather than coming to me This story is from Kinfolk Issue Fifty-One Buy Now Related Stories Design Issue 51 John Pawson From the king of minimalism: “I find the essential and get the design down to a point where you can’t add or subtract from it.” Design Interiors Issue 51 Axel Vervoordt Inside the world of Axel Vervoordt. Design Issue 51 Inga Sempé “Minimalism is boring as hell, and on top of that, it’s preachy.” Design Issue 51 Halleroed Meet the giants of Swedish retail design. Design Issue 51 Andrew Trotter The architect and designer on renewing traditional architecture. Design Issue 51 Kim Lenschow The architect who wants to show you how your house works.
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