Design
It’s an exciting time in the world of design at the moment, and Dick Van Hoff is in his element as an industrial tailor. Specialising in creating simple yet striking products, this Dutchman is one of the featured designers of Functionals, an up and coming online design store that focuses on unique and distinctive interior products. Thus, the website is the perfect home for Dick Van Hoff’s bold and enduring creations, such as his Swivel Lamp. Trendspotting talks with Dick about his sensational designs.
Trendspotting: Who or what inspires you?
Dick van Hoff: daily life
Trendspotting: What is the greatest invention of all times and why?
Dick van Hoff: paperclip, simple, durable, multi propose, everlasting
Trendspotting: What invention would have been better off if it hadn’t been invented?
Dick van Hoff: dynamite
Trendspotting: What are the three things you don’t leave the house without?
Dick van Hoff: shoes, keys, good humor
Trendspotting: What was the last concert you saw?
Dick van Hoff: jazz concert
Trendspotting: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Dick van Hoff: traveling in time
Trendspotting: What’s your favourite style of food?
Dick van Hoff: Italian
Trendspotting: If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be?
Dick van Hoff: I don't care about famous people, just people of the street can be just as inspiring!
Trendspotting: What would you imagine the world to look like in 15 years from today?
Dick van Hoff: no drastic changes, humans are just not made for fast/drastic changes
Trendspotting: If you could chose any place to live in the world where would you want to live?
Dick van Hoff: somewhere in the mountains (Alps)
Trendspotting: Is there anything else you want to share with the world?
Dick van Hoff: enjoy life
More about Dick van Hoff on www.vanhoffontwerpen.nl
More about Functionals on www.functionals.eu
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