Interviews

Interviews

, 30.07.17

“Never fall in love with your first idea”

“Why” is the question that drives the creative mind of designer Maja Ganszyniec. It took her to the core of IKEA and what she found both surprised and repositioned her. She is one of the contributors to the current collection SPÄNST, made in collaboration with fashion designer Chris Stamp.

Interviews

, 13.07.17

Clash of glass

Reclaiming the old craft of art glass, the IKEA Art Event collection of figurines are designed by eight names from the toy design, comics and manga scenes. Creative Leader Henrik Most talked us through the thinking behind the collection whilst on a visit to the Målerås glassworks in Sweden.

Black and white close up of Michael Nikolic

Interviews

, 02.07.17

The path of most resistance

Climbing into a Mars capsule in the middle of a desert might be one of the craziest things Creative Leader Michael Nikolic has done. But far from the most difficult. As a part of the design team at IKEA, he loves a good challenge.

Red bridge, low angle, Chris Stamp walking across

Interviews

, 30.06.17

Hitting the streets with Chris Stamp

Exploring ways to integrate street culture and sports in a casual and informal way at home led IKEA to reach out to avant-garde streetwear designer Chris Stamp. Their collaboration has resulted in the SPÄNST collection.

Interviews

, 02.06.17

Curious about Chris Stamp

What can a more active, casual and sporty urban lifestyle mean for homes? IKEA has teamed up with U.S. fashion designer Chris Stamp to create SPÄNST.

Interviews

, 01.06.17

Surrounded by beautiful things

Using her hands is a way for designer Hanna Dalrot at IKEA to create balance in her designs. She enjoys the challenge of making beautiful design in the context of mass production. For her, working at IKEA means an opportunity to influence the everyday life of people.

Man in burgundy sweater holding cotton plant in hands

Interviews

, 19.05.17

Cultivating a new cotton culture

There is a poetry to the way Pramod Singh speaks. When asked what he’s working on right now he says: “Oh my god, it’s an endless journey but I believe that’s the beauty of this work.” Pramod is a Cotton Leader at IKEA, but also, along with partners such as the WWF, he’s coaxing the cotton industry into a more sustainable future.

Interviews

, 18.05.17

Dress ups with Bea Åkerlund

Hold on to your hat because IKEA has a new collaborator – none other than Bea Åkerlund. Her unique sense of style is bringing a completely new energy to the IKEA design world.

Interviews

, 03.04.17

Pioneers of sound
& play

Teenage Engineering, the innovative Swedish tech and synth creatives are setting up a live-act at the upcoming IKEA FESTIVAL in Milan. Their performances will be an exploration of sound, light, live composition and crowd interaction. So naturally, we had to find out more about them and what they’ll be mixing up for the show.

Interviews

, 02.04.17

Curious on Tom Dixon

For the first time, visitors to Tom Dixon’s MULTIPLEX in Milan will be able to see the much anticipated and discussed DELAKTIG platform. Take the time now to get to know Tom Dixon and hear all about the collaboration with IKEA.