I am really excited about today's designer featuring on the 'One to Watch' series. I have been a fan of Donna Wilson for quite sometime now, so to have her answer a few questions is mind blowing :) Her quirky knitted designs are just so cosy and so much fun and also her ceramics are really cute too. I really hope you enjoy them as much as I do! This talented designer is just lovely so let's find out a little bit more about her...
When did you realise you had a passion for design?
I think it was at quite a young age, I was always drawing and making things, and was always most happy with a pencil in my hand. I didn’t know what I wanted to be as a child, but knew it was going to be something to do with art/design.
Where do you inspirations come from?
All over the place, the landscape, music, dreams, magazines, ceramics, Scandinavian design, people. Sometimes I just see a tiny snippit of something which triggers an idea, which is then developed into a product.
What has been the highlight of your career so far?
There has been so many highlights, working with a great team of people which help me to have the best job! Meeting designers like Rob Ryan and Orla kiely, and making the creatures and props for a music video for Gideon Conn. This year it would also have to be winning the Elle Deco British designer of the year award.
What do you hope to achieve in 5 years time?
I hope to continue developing interesting, happy, exciting, beautiful cosy friendly products for nice people!
What famous artists/designers do you admire or inspires you the most?
I like Alexander Girard, Stig Lindburg, My grandma!(but she wasn’t famous)
What five words would best describe you?
colourful, smiley (most of the time) messy, bendy, Scottish.
What 5 things couldn't you live with out?
A sketchbook, a stapler, music, colourful paints the sea.
I hope you have enjoyed having a snoop on Donna Wilson's take on life. I think she is utterly charming and her designs are just so cute which match her personality. Can't wait to see more loveliness from her.
Image credit Gareth Hacker
Image credit Gareth Hacker
