a cousins interview

A friend of mine's cousin asked me a few questions for an art project.

Thought it would be interesting to post the questions.

What is your favourite term of abuse or your favourite expletive?

Fuck.  Usually because of a design.

Do you have a creative or business muse?

I’m a big fan of my fellow contemporary jewellers.  We kind of encourage each other.

Are there things you would have done differently?

Many, but then I’d have to kill you.

Who in the world would you most like to have a drink with?

Jane Alexander

What advice would you give to emerging designers?

Always have a plan B, with every design and job.

What's your favourite gadget?

My iPad and the drawing application I recently downloaded.

What's one thing that you haven't done that you would still really like to do?

Just travel for a while. Go somewhere I’ve never been.

What’s the first thing you think of when we say insanity?

My dear friend, Lauren.  That girl entertains me…

What are you passionate about?

Jewellery!  My friends and family are very important to me. As are the headaches they give me.

Do you still have a love for design?

It’s going to take a lot to kill mine.

What are you doing currently?

Designing an entire new range for summer.  Working on one or two little things for friends and family.

What do you do with failed projects?

Make a feature from a fuckup.  Put it to the side.  In a while, relook at it, redesign and rethink and maybe cannibalise some of the ideas for other designs.