Interview with Despina Souhlas
Designer Interview
30 September 2015
I had always enjoyed art and math so I combined the two and pursued architecture. Interior design, furniture and product design became natural extensions of my initial passion.
Creating a unique space for each of our clients is our primary goal. We are fortunate to have clients that allow us to pursue new concepts for traditional program requirements.
Designing a solution to an issue is liberating, so design is a form of freedom for me. It's not exclusive to buildings or spaces or products, it's limitless.
I mostly enjoy designing sculptural items that solve a problem.
It's difficult for me to choose a favorite, there's so much beautiful design.
Interior residential space
It has no recurring schedule, it varies depending on what I'm reading, watching or doing.
Balancing function with form
So many emotions play into design. The excitement of starting the design, frustration and determination when it is not quite where is should be and the satisfaction when it all comes together in the end.
Understanding the proportions found in nature and how relevant they are to every aspect of life is a powerful source of inspiration.
We look to nature for inspiration, not just imagery, but the proportions.
Design is limitless. The fact that design never ends can also be frustrating since it is a constant search for perfection which I don't feel can be achieved. Every human design lends itself to improvement at some point during it's existence.
A knowledge of history, a knowledge of or innate ability towards proportions, communication through sketching, but mostly an understanding of what is necessary for the design task at hand.
depending on what it is, sometimes 5 minutes, sometimes 5 months
How much will it cost?
Working in an architectural firm with architects and interior designers helped me to understand how the industry functions. It also helped determine how I wanted to function thin the design world with my own firm.
We have had the privilege of working with very interesting and creative clients including art gallery owners, film directors/producers, traders, freelance photographers, financial consultants/analysts...for private and commercial spaces.
I like all types of design work.
sometimes alone, but often with a team member
despina@studioess.com