We speak to the home-grown designer and founder of Gabriel Tan Studio about his influences, inspirations and upcoming collaborations
WHAT GOT YOU INTERESTED IN FURNITURE DESIGN?
I went to the Milan Furniture Fair as a student in 2006 and that was the catalyst. I also did my exchange studies at the ECAL in Switzerland during that year, and that gave me added exposure as the programme was more focused on furniture design and home wares.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR AESTHETIC?
I would say most of them have a clarity of form or sculptural quality, but also a subtle provocation to challenge conventional aesthetics and details.
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