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Interview with Richard Hutten Designer, Interviews
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Photo: via Efeitod
Richard Hutten is one of the most unconventional and successful Dutch designers. He introduced the ‘No sign of design’ into design in the nineties and the playfulness in the beginning of this century. In his own design studio in Rotterdam he produced designs for products, furniture, interiors and exhibitions. Richard Hutten has been honored with many awards, including Design plus and the Golden Monkey award. Last but not least: my sons love Richard’s “Dombo” children mug. Reason enough to ask him for an interview 
. Enjoy it. I sure did.
Cloud Chair by Richard Hutten, photo: via Freshouses
How would you describe your own style?
Playful, optimistic, conceptual.
When did you find out you wanted to become a designer?
I’ve been a designer all my life. Around the age of 16 I found out it could become my profession.
What do you enjoy most in your work?
The nice thing about my work is the whole process. Like with a football match, the fun is not in the final score, it’s in playing the whole game.
Playing With Tradition – a rug by Richard Hutten
Favorite item you’ve produced:
My two son’s Abel and Boris.
What are the “latest” trends in furnishings?
I have no clue. Trends are not of my interest. I hope optimism and playfulness.
What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?
I’ve been very influential throughout my career. I’ve introduced the archetypes and ‘No sign of design’ into design in the early nineties, and I’ve introduced the playfulness in the beginning of this century, which is nice. But I don’t know if these is my biggest achievements. Being a good daddy is more important to me.
What inspires you?
People, specially beautiful woman….
Table of books by Richard Hutten, photo: via designws
What is your idea what a beautiful home should feel like?
Like a warm coat.
Do you read design blogs?
sometimes.
What books are you currently reading?
I’m re-reading the Homo Ludens by Johan Huizinga. It’s my bible. An essay about the playing man.
What do you like to spend money on?
My home, my kids, my love, my life.
“Dombo” children mug by Richard Hutten, photo: via vrouwenpower
What does success mean to you?
Having fun and being able to do wat I want to do.
What’s your advice to upcoming designers?
Be yourself.
My signature Design Elements question – what are the most important design elements?
Love, fun, playfulness.
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Maria!
This is super fun, he’s really fun too!
I love the interview! Good job, sweetie.
Have a great day,
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Thank you for sharing this lovely interview! What a great approach he has, I love that rug and his fun aesthetic. Just wonderful!
Great interview! I love his advice to be yourself–I couldn’t agree more. And how wonderful to put love first as the most important design element, this made quite an impression on me.
xo Mary Jo
Hallo Maria, das ist interessant, kannte ich gar nicht! Tolle Interview!!!!
Ganz viele liebe Grüße, Yvonne
Great interview! Love his response to favorite item he’s designed. Such a unique style.
Oh wow, this is the real design thought! I love the concept behind Playing With Tradition rug. Playful
Great interview!
Great interview, love what he said about a house should be like a warm coat.
Thank you for your lovely comments.
Have a nice weekend.
Hugs.
Tereza
This was a fantastic interview – I am loving the pictures you showed of his work! Esp the table of books. He’s super playful, it’s really fun
Fabulous interview
What impresses me most is his attitude to putting life and family first.. That translates to success in my books.. and perhaps influences his work,
Have a lovely weekend.. ciao xxx Julie
Very cool designer! Thanks for sharing, Maria! xx
I really love this interview:) He sounds so cool and that book table is fantastic!
Happy weekend, darling