Interview with Marc Pascal
In his working processes, Pascal constantly experiments with techniques and materials, seeking not only an envisioned aesthetic effect, but also determining the practicality and durability of the…
Designer Interview
1 May 2017
Hello! I have always been attracted to drawing, painting, colour and light. I am a day dreamer. I studied fine art painting and printmaking, and later Industrial design. I love making things with my hands- forming shapes, making them energetic. I found industrial design was a perfect avenue to explore different materials and the many ways of manipulating those materials. The challenge of a designer maker is to work with limited finances to produce objects that inspire and empower the environments that they inhabit.
My design studio is my making studio. As many processes that can be done in house are done here. Dyeing the poly carbonate, casting a variety of materials in moulds, assembling the made to order products, and experimenting with new forms and processes, all the CAD and communication to the world are done here.
I have been running my practice for 20 years.
I have been running my practice for 20 years.
Design is the germinating of an idea into a refined object that is beautiful and practical
I love designing objects that enhance and energize a space that one would work or live in, from furniture, objects and lighting.
My favourite designs are ones that somehow take my breath away-because of surprising use of form, colour and intuitive function. So many clever designs
The first design I did for Schiavello was a metal halide up light with its multiple configurations.
Wood metal glass plastic. Tsplines. NC
When I am rested, stimulated and empowered.
I strive to create energetic form that is sensual and seductive and resolved in terms of function and fabrication.
A multitude of emotions from a very basic need to be true to the end ideal I have visualized
Deep excitement in my belly that bubbles up and reaches out to my fingertips
A successful design is one that communicates to the end user, a design that people want.
The shape.
Designs should be helpful to the living: humans, animals and plants.
Materials used should be environment aware where possible- some materials that come from petro based materials do not have a green alternative yet…
Materials used should be environment aware where possible- some materials that come from petro based materials do not have a green alternative yet…
I have no idea -hybrids of the hybrids of the hybrids..
One month ago.
Early next year
Early next year
Many places - always nature and nature beyond - DMT a place of pure creation…
Design style is organic and sensual – I like to create energized surfaces – I feel one must be very intuitive and true to ones inner sense of what works…I design in the computer but only when it is physical and I can touch and feel it that I can truly judge it. It always needs changes. Touch and feel is very important for my work.
I live in Melbourne Australia. Cultural heritage comes from everywhere. Design language is global.
I don’t much, but I think I would like to commence.
Process: imagine draw make – over and over – until refined.
Ceramic bowl by Jane Sawyer, Vovo vase by me, pepper grinder by Karl Millard, knife and forks –designer unknown, Bang and Olufsen speakers.
Drop kids off at school, go to studio, go home, commune with my beautiful family.
Dig deep and stick to your guns
Love it when people love my work. Hate it when the bank account looks fickle.
Does it feel right deep down in your guts?
Visualizing
Rhino, & lately Fusion360, 3d printing, contemporary design publications, pencil and paper.
Occasionally I love to go and work deep into the night with no interruptions – I love to work on multiple tasks and rotate.
Variable –stupid question
Where does your inspiration come from?
Working in a big company
I am my client – but I would like to change that….
Decorative functional – it serves a purpose and should be delightful.
Exhibit in Europe and working on a new luxury vase.
By myself, but I do get feed back from friends.
Working on a new vase, long will require 1 – 2 bunches of flowers, and will compliment the leafy sea dragon light.
Contact me at marc@marcpascal.com