Interviews with Frida Hultén
Designer profileDesign Interview
12 April 2018 · Theodora Multifunctional Necklace
I prefer to produce myself.
I always like to consider all parts of the torso. The back should be just as important!
Not only the fact that it has detail at the back, it can be work back to front. Two different looks!
It was named after the Byzantine Empress Theodora, wife of Justinian 1, 6th Century.
Not only the fact that it has detail at the back, it can be work back to front. Two different looks!
No technology involved.
History research only.
It was my most interesting piece.
Patience!
Designer Interview
12 December 2022
I suppose I have always been creative, but never considered it my occupation until 1998. It started with an Interior Design course in London, it then went on to my own clothing label/shop in Cape Town to finally ending up making jewellery for humans and dogs.
I enjoy collaborating with other people; creating collections or a bespoke piece. The process of combining my design from a client´s mood board.
A jewellery Collection for a clothing brand in South Africa called "Hip Hop".
I love working with semi precious stones and leather, and combining different metals.
I feel most creative when I am surrounded by nature.
How the piece will feel on, not only comfort but weight.
Contentment.
The feeling you have when you reach the top of a mountain after a long hike, beautiful feeling.
We all have to do what we can, as a Designer there is the choice of material, or recycle / up-cycle.
My hope is that we go back to smaller Design studio´s, smaller local factories.
I was part of "Premium Pet Suppliers" Expo in Hong Kong. Most recently I had an exhibition during "Milan Jewellery Week" 2022.
My main inspiration comes from the Ancient History of the whole World.
It has a Byzantine body, an African heart and a Native American Spirit.
I currently live in Milan, Italy. At the moment it has only been a bonus: I feel more expressive.
I feel that the most important aspect when it comes to collaborations is how well you understand each other, the connection.
Ask questions, show interest, get involved, collaborate with others.
Imagination and courage.
Working from home is important for me. Don´t have to commute which saves time, I can work without distractions and at any time of the day.
Can you live on your Creativity?
When I get I bespoke order from a client that I know and worked with before. They give me a brief of what they want, then leave it up to me, the trust they have for me is beautiful.
I am creating a Collection for dogs! Collars and necklaces.
I design myself.
Email: frida@fridahulten.com
