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CM: How important is a perfect chemistry between you and
your clients to achieve the best results?
EA: This is key – from the beginning to the end of our mutual story .
CM: Do you think working with teams in interior design is bet-
ter or worse than working alone? Why?
EA: The core team I am cooperating with is an indispensable
part of a successful project. This goes mainly for crafts and sup-
pliers and their capability to adapt to key elements of a project
fast and effective. I need to be extremely well organised and feel
grateful for the perfect support I receive. Since my business is
tailored, to me small inner teams are much more effective and
economical than bigger ones.
CM: Keeping up to date on all the trends is essential for anyone
who wants to conquer this market. In what ways do you keep
current with new trends?
EA: a) daily recherché
b) be in the influence of the market of your target group
c) close relation to your suppliers, crafts
d) fairs – at least 2 per year (I love London – it is my place to be
for interior design)
e) Art exhibitions as much as possible if my time allows
CM: How would you describe your work style? Do you have
“signatures” that help to identify your projects?
EA: 80% of my work supports my customers’ identification. 15%
are dedicated to a highly individual and incomparable unique-
ness of my clients’ style realisation. This already reaches a certain
border of acceptance and creates something new. 5% then are ex-
perimental in which I try new elements, surfaces, technique etc..
CM: All artists need some inspiration to work, and interior de-
signers are artists too. So, what or who really inspires you?
EA: I think it is mainly the subject as such and my clients’ con-
fidence in my work and reputation. Art inspires me, quality in
general, uniqueness and some people of course.
CM: If you had to pick one project around the world that you
wish it had been made by you, which would it be?
EA: I am working on it right now and hope to finish it in time
by end of the year.
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Elke Altenberger Interiors, Guilt mirror by Koket