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Francesca Lanzavecchia, a designer inspired by imperfection, shows us how to be a dreamer while adopting a practical approach to life’s problems. Francesca maintains a problem-solver attitude, equipped with a personal touch. Her work is tainted with an emotional and intangible fascination for humanism, seen in designs that embrace human connections like the Lightmate and a thesis project ‘pro aesthetics’ which changes our perception of disability, reproducing and personalising common medical accessories. Francesca brings a fresh new perspective on tried and tested design lore, breaking down social stigma in the process.
Trendspotting: Who or what inspires you?
Francesca: Imperfection.
Trendspotting: What is the greatest invention of all time and why?
Francesca: Language.
Trendspotting: What invention would have been better off if it hadn’t been invented?
Francesca: Money.
Trendspotting: What are the three things you can’t leave the house without?
Francesca: my camera, my sketchbook and a red lipstick.
Trendspotting: What was the last concert you saw?
Francesca: “La sagra della Taranta” an afterhours, folkloristic concert; an ancient dance from Puglia considered the perfect remedy to rid yourself of bad spirits.
Trendspotting: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Francesca: I would be the fastest woman on earth ... designers never have enough time for themselves.
Trendspotting: What’s your favourite style of food?
Francesca: Italian seafood
Trendspotting: If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be?
Francesca: Piero Manzoni, a relative I never had the chance to meet.
Trendspotting: What would you imagine the world to look like 15 years from today?
Francesca: Locality and dematerialisation are going to win: less travel, seasonal food, less ownership and more sharing…
Trendspotting: If you could chose to live in anywhere in the world where would you want to live?
Francesca: That’s a difficult question: Tokyo, Paris or South America?
Trendspotting: Is there anything else you want to share with the world?
Francesca: Even if I have a strong desire for self-expression I don’t think I am good at words; I would love to share my creations.
Comments
- Posted by Katrina Wise on 18/01/2010 16:32
- Intense... she seems very focused.
- Posted by Stuart Hutchinson on 18/01/2010 16:33
- I like the photo of her.
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