Manniche Timepieces

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Manniche Timepieces

About Manniche Timepieces

MANNICHE Timepieces is a Danish design company, producing luxury watches for men. The company was founded in 2013 by designer and owner David Manniche. David Manniche is an entrepreneur by heart, and is one of the owners of the well-known Danish jewellery company 'JEWLSCPH'. He has a law degree from University of Copenhagen and an extensive design background, spanning product design, graphic design, visual concepts and branding.

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Interview with Manniche Timepieces

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
I have always had a love for great design and art. Moreover, I've always been designing, creating and producing in many ways. I particularly love the feeling of seeing a vision and an idea come true.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
I've had experience with different companies. I've been part of starting up and running, a well-established Danish jewellery company called 'JEWLSCPH'. Moreover, I have worked with product design, graphic design, web design, visual identities and more, for different companies, throughout the years.
What is "design" for you?
Design for me is all about personality, adding character and differentiating one product from another.
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
The balance of the design - if you can see the designer has put a lot of thoughts into the design, making sure proportions, elements, etc. are all properly balanced. The details always make a difference.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Always consider the impacts the product will have on the global environment, as well as making sure, that the people working with producing the product, have good conditions.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
I think the field of sustainable design will grow even more in the future.
When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
During Copenhagen Fashion Week 2013, displaying the first prototype of the watch.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
I normally find the inspiration in my surroundings - on the internet, galleries, exhibits, shops, billboards, markets, etc. I rarely look for it, and I often gets most inspired when I am not specifically looking. It usually helps on my creativity to be taken out of my normal surroundings, in particular, when travelling, experiencing other cultures and ideas.
Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?
I live in Copenhagen, Denmark. I absolutely feel the cultural heritage affects the design I make - however, I also get influenced from travelling around, seeing different cultures, challenging my own cultural heritage, which I believe is essential to evolve.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
Thoroughly go through the designers portfolio. Even more importantly, speak with the designer and discuss the ideas, you can usually get the idea if you have a shared understanding of the job.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
I usually consider and visualize the design for a longer period, before sketching it out, and start working on it. From there on, there will usually be many revisions and amendments of the design, to make sure it not only looks good, but also fits the exact specifications.
What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
An old wall clock A custom build wood table Eames chair Barcelona chair 'The egg' by Arne Jacobsen
What is your "golden rule" in design?
KISS - 'keep it simple stupid', I always go back and simplify my designs, when I think I've finished it.
Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
It can be very difficult at times. Being an entrepreneur and running a company, limits the actual free time to design on a daily basis. I try to design when I have time and feel the inspiration to do so
What are your future plans? What is next for you?
The continuous work of building, branding and marketing our watch company.

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