Christine Meyer-Eaglestone is a contemporary marquetry artist. Chris Tribe is a highly skilled furniture designer maker who has exhibited nationwide. They are currently collaborating on a series of furniture entitled Opposites, a range of high-end, one-off, exciting furniture that is instantly recognizable, compelling and unforgettable. Circles & Stripes is the first in the series. How do the designers harmoniously work together? Christine, who trained in fine art, uses her extensive collection of both natural and 'reconstructed' wood veneers as a palette to create each unique design. Her method of hand cutting allows the design to evolve organically under her knife. Once Christine has laid her veneer design on to a man-made substrate, Chris then takes over to joint the panels to form the structure. We challenged both of them to an interview, in order to find out more about their design “alliance”:
What triggered the idea of this fruitful design collaboration?
What determined your passion for furniture design and development?
Tell us more about the Circles & Stripes Collection. How would you describe the process of development? Who comes up with the ideas for the patterns?
How long does it usually take to develop a furniture item in the collection (from the concept to the final phase)?
Who is your target audience?
What type of interiors are suited for this collection?
What response did you get from the market so far, regarding the Circles & Stripes Collection?
What are your plans for the future? Will you continue this collaboration?
If you could say something important about your work that would instantly reach millions of people (Freshome has this ability), what would it be?
Via: Interview: The Secrets to a Successul Alliance in the World of Design
