Fabien Capello Q&A | The Mantelpiece

Tell us about your work?

I am an optimistic designer. I create objects and infrastructures that are providing space and time for sharing. In my London studio I work -together with a variable and enthusiastic team- on projects that reflect the idea of public-ness and creative resourcefulness.

How do you get inspired?  

Nothing special, just everything! The way people live.

Do you have collections? 

I used to have a collection of spinning tops. I had few dozen of them. I started this collection really young, aged 10. But I gave it all away, I had way too many belongings. After graduating from the RCA, I travelled a lot and couldn’t afford an expensive storage for a year. So I share all my belongings, books, records, clothes with my friends, family, charity, just gave EVERYTHING, until the rest could fit in one bag. So, that I was mobile again.

Where do you go to find things? 

I don’t collect things anymore. I now live permanently in London. But, I am not really obsessed by owning objects.

Which object has the most influence on your work?

I use model as a tool in my design process. These models often become independent objects, once the project is over I keep these model and compose them in non -scaled landscape.

 

Who are your heroes?

‘NO GOD / ONLY RELIGION’, Spiritualized

 

What is your most treasured design achievement? 

The next project.

http://www.fabiencappello.com

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