Piet Hein Eek Interview via Abitare

by brooklynmodern | April 25th, 2010

Posted a few days ago on Abitare about the very talented Scandinavian designer:
One of his idols is Jean Prouvè, he creates things sparkling without being “glossy”, he doesn’t look for a precise aesthetic but he above all designs starting from the materials… He works because he can’t stop himself and he can’t avoid making things, it comes naturally. All considered it is possible to say he is not an instinctive creator. He never stops thinking…
Here is Piet Hein Eek investigated by Fabio Novembre starting from his “lazy laces”, his sneaker he never laces up…
Check his site here: http://www.pietheineek.nl/

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