Interview with Frida Hultén

Frida Hulten Design started with earrings in 2002 and had since developed and evolved to what it is today.

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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

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Interview with Frida Hultén

Designer Interview

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?

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

When do you feel the most creative?

Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?

From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?

How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?

When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?

Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?

How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?

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?

What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?

Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?

What skills are most important for a designer?

Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?

What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?

What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?

What are your future plans? What is next for you?

Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?

How can people contact you?

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