1) When does a surface fascinate you?

I’m usually fascinated by surfaces that I don’t expect. Fascination often comes with something surprising, something involuntary. It’s often the visual impact of a surface, but sometimes it’s only how something feels to the touch.

2) What kind of surface design do you miss?

I have a soft spot for matte surfaces. There’s quite a lot available now, but in most cases, the material still feels too delicate for my taste – more durable solutions would be great. I think many modern surfaces don’t age well. Surfaces with the positive qualities of modern materials that grow more beautiful and individual with time – that would be wonderful.

3) One room. One surface. What do you choose?

I always like concrete and wood. I find exposed aggregate concrete and beech a bit difficult, but otherwise, a beautiful concrete or wooden surface is something I never tire of – whether on its own or in combination.

4) What is your vision of future surface design?

Probably a lot. Self-illuminating, animated surfaces, interactive, functional coatings, and so on. It will be exciting to see whether we experience a kind of overload that leads to a widespread preference for highly reduced surfaces, or whether we become so used to stimulation that anything lacking a strong visual appeal is seen as dull. It’s also possible that augmented reality will be so integrated by then that surfaces become a matter of personal preference and appear differently to each observer. I’m curious to find out!