To celebrate Andreas Pihlström’s new Defunktion exhibition (click here to visit the gallery), Defunktion’s French correspondant, Adrien Dufond, put a quick call in to the Swedish designer who’s not afraid to go back to basics with his design methodology.
Q:For our readers who may not be familiar with your work and the projects you’re involved with, bring us up to speed and tell us a little about yourself.
A:As you might have figured out already, my name is Andreas Pihlström. I was born and raised in a suburb of Stockholm, the capital of Sweden.
I’ve been into all kinds of art since I was a little kid. Graffiti was something I lived for until I got caught (for the 2nd time). Graffiti and tags have always fascinated me - I’m still putting pen to paper everyday at work.
Q:How did your collaboration with the French guys over at NTMY come about?
A:Just a coincidence. I started Nice To Meet You back in January this year. Two weeks after launch, Dave, from Hellohikimori / French N’ Fresh, e-mailed and asked me to collaborate with him. After writing back and forth for a while, we decided to merge F’N'F and NTMY and keep the name Nice To Meet You. The results have been great.
Q:How important is space and place to design? Do NTMY have a completely different take on things than you do, as an individual?
A:The big difference is colors. Swedish people are kinda shy when it comes to colors I think.
Q:Do you think where you grew up played an important role in forming your approach to design?
A:Absolutely. Sweden has been a great place for me to become what I am today.
Q:What’s next on your project list?
A:Here goes…
- Be a great dad.
- Take care of my lovely girlfriend.
- Decorate our new apartment.
- Study grids, geometry shapes and typography.
- Make Typisc even better!
Suprb™ | Andreas Pihlström Exhibition on Defunktion.net
Typisc Type Foundry - www.typisc.com
NTMY™ - www.ntmy.org
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