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ell me about Siren. What was your inspiration and
why did you choose this style?
I never told anyone this before. I’m a big fan of opera, and
Rusalka by Dvořák is one of my favourites. I have always
been amazed by the mystical creatures from this fairytale.
You may consider Siren a dedication to this beautiful
underwater character.
How did you feel when you saw your finished light?
What I liked most of all was how one colour of the bell
shape looks when viewed through another bell. The
combination of two colours looks amazing.
What do you appreciate the most when working
with glass?
That it is a natural material. It has soul. That’s the most
important thing.
What is it about lighting that makes it interesting for
you to design?
I design many things from ceramic tiles and porcelain
tableware to furniture and textile. But lighting is always
something different. I think that it is one of the most
complicated jobs for designers. You may design a very
simple sofa or chair, but if you want decorative lighting
it should be an eye-catcher. And designing something
unique and eye-catching is always a challenge for me.
That’s why I love it.
What role do you believe lighting plays in a space’s
interior design?
It’s the heart of the home.
Are there any recent lighting trends you find
interesting or are excited about?
I think in several years, not quickly, but still, organic
certifications will come to our industry as it has already
come to food, cosmetics, perfume and textile production.
Clean, safe, and eco-products will be available for people
not only in supermarkets, but in interior showrooms as well.
What is your design process?
Chaotic.
Can you tell me about your experience working with
Preciosa Lighting?
The people at Preciosa are passionate about the design and
production process. It is an amazing experience to work
with people who believe in your design and who care about
making the original idea the final product.
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“The people at Preciosa
are passionate about the design
and production process.”
