Interview with Dario Scapitta

Dario Scapitta Design is born almost twoo years ago. When I've moved from Italy to Netherlands I thought that was time to start to work on my own ideas. I'm an independent designer, a "one man show" that works with passion trying to create designs that people would like to wear.

A creative process that most of the time it starts with a dream.

Of course jewellry, but I would like also to design shoes and bags.

It Is very difficult to say. I love all of them, because any new design is a new challenge, a new experience.

A series of very simple rings and pendants.

I like many different materials, plastic, leather, concrete, metals, wood. I love sea stones or natural matrials. Materials should be like toys for a designer, and a designer have to play with them. I like 3d printing technology but also handcraft and traditional manufacturing process.

Early in the morning or at night, when I'm relaxed.

Defining a form, a shape. The aesthetic aspect is very important, how a design will looks.

I'm actually focused on the design itself. I feel a mix of curiosity and rationality. It is when I have a new idea that I feel myself like a kid, when I feel my self surprised like when you see something for the first time.

I'm happy and proud.

A mix of many things. But for me, when I see someone happy wearing one of my designs.

First of all its aesthetic aspect, how it looks, then of course the material used and the functionality.

Being ethically correct and to respect the most great designer ever, mother Nature.

It depends by the technology and by the designers themselves, we should start to design thinking more about our planet and the future generations.

My last exhibition is currently in London and I really hope to be able to exhibit in New York in the next future.

From Nature first of all. Arts, fashion, architecture, all these fields are feedding my creativity. Attendig art exhibitions, fashion shows or design events is always good to be inspired. Reading magazines, but above all you must be always curious and never stop to look around you.

I have to say that is always difficult for me to describe my style. Propably I'm still looking for it, I'm trying to defining it. I would like to maintain a connection between my designs but at the same time I like also to be surprising and eclectic.

I'm Italian but I live since 4 years in the Netherlands. In general, Dutch jewelry design is different from the Italian one, lines and form are simple and geometric. A pros can be that working here is that you can experimenting much more, people like more not ordinary objects, due that I'm able to play more with materials and shapes. Until now, I've not had any cons yet.

I'm starting with an idea, a suggestion or a shape that is inspiring me. Most of the time at night, before to sleep. I start to imagine the object in my mind, then I have to fix the idea in paper drowing some sketches. Then I left those sketches, they have to wait for a while. I came back to them studying details, technical solution, colors a materials.

The TITANIA lamp by Luceplan
The PRINCE AHA stool by Kartell
A stand mixer by KITCHENAID
Two beautiful cats.

Is not easy which day to choose when you are working for your own brand, for a company and you have also a part-time job beside. I woke up, coffee and news, shower. Then I read all emails and plans for the day. I start to work on my projects depending what the priority are. The day goes on like this until evening. It is time for dinner and relax, even if your mind is still thinking about something new. Then is time to sleep, tomorrow can be a completaly different day.

Work with passion and believe in yourself. Do not be arrogant and vain, you are the best but there will be always better than you. Never stop to learn. Do not be afraid to share your experiences.

Creativity and make your ideas real is amazing, but you can not always just design what you want.

Actually is more my motto: never stop to dream.

Curiosity, organize and planning, be patient.

I have always pen and paper with me. Magazine and art books, my smartphone, a pc with 3d software and internet connection.
Then every material you can play with it, textil, plastic, metals, woods or paper. Just be inspired.

When you are working as independent designer and you are alone, designing is only one of the thousand aspect. Planning in long terms it helps, you have to make important choises and being always prepared to handle different situations.

Is very difficult to say and it depends also if you are working with deadline or not.

What is "design" for you?

Starting my own studio.

Private clients and jewelry companies.

Improve my skills, design my next collections and collaborate with other brands.

I develop my designs for my own brand and I'm collaborating with a jewelry company.

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