"10 Questions to an Interior Designer" is a series of short talks inspired by the series "10 Questions to...".This time our attention is turned to interior architects. In today's episode, Wioleta Skocz of WIOSKO talks about her approach to design.
Wioleta Skocz - interior and landscape designer and founder of WIOSKO Architecture studio in Krakow. She graduated from Landscape Architecture at the Cracow University of Technology and Interior and Space Design at the Cracow Art Schools, which allowed her to develop her passion for designing spaces of different scales. She has been working in interior design since 2015, and in 2019 she opened her own studio, where she works on both intimate private projects and larger commercial projects - from offices, hotels to stores and restaurants. She offers design services from conceptual and detailed design to supervision and turnkey projects. In design, as in life, he focuses on individualism and authenticity, always following his own path, regardless of the trends and outflows of the environment.
1 Home for me is.
A space that not only looks nice, but above all responds to my needs, providing a sense of security and comfort. It's a place filled with energy - natural light, favorite flavors, good music, moments of silence and freedom of being.
2 The key to a successful interior design is....
Undoubtedly, a competent architect and open communication with the investor. Cooperation with an architect is not only a matter of design skills, but also of understanding the unique needs and expectations of the client. A good architect can empathize with the investor's vision, interpret his dreams and translate them into the language of a specific design that reflects his lifestyle and preferences.
3 I look for inspiration....
In practicing mindfulness. Inspiration can come to us from a variety of sources: nature, art, books, people and their stories, everyday life, the environment, but it is mindfulness that opens the door to the extraordinary world of inspiration. With the ability to see detail and beauty in the smallest details that escape in the daily rush, I can transform ordinary moments into a source of creative ideas and solutions.
4 In working with a developer, the most important thing is....
Establishing a concrete framework on how the cooperation will take place, open communication and trust. Well-defined rules of cooperation help avoid misunderstandings that may arise at different stages of the project.
5 My favorite design style is...
Cozy minimalism. In minimalist interiors, the environment becomes a background for life, rather than a dominant part of it. It gives a sense of lightness and freedom. Minimalism is a lifestyle that promotes quality over quantity and teaches you to appreciate simplicity, while allowing you to be more conscious of the objects you own. On a daily basis, I design interiors in different styles, combining individualism with the idea of minimalism.
6 The most important object in my home is....
I don't have one. Each of them has its own importance and together they affect the comfort and atmosphere in which I stay.
7. The most common mistake made in interior design on my own is....
Ignorance or ignoring the principles of ergonomics. I think this is not only the most common, but also the most important mistake, because it affects the functionality and convenience of daily life.
8 My favorite material is...
Wood. It is by far the most versatile and versatile material in interior design. It can be used in any style and in almost any design element. It is timeless and warm in appearance, which makes the interior authentic and cozy.
9 A trend I wish would have passed by now is....
Blindly following trends. In interior design, I'm an advocate of individualism, and I think that a space should reflect the personality and lifestyle of its inhabitants, not just the current fashion. Interiors based on trends often become only a temporary aesthetic that quickly ages, losing its charm and value.
10 I would like, someday, to live in....
A one-story, glass-roofed house in the middle of the forest, where nature would be at your fingertips.
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