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Issue 65 - The 'Bespoke' Issue

Issue 65

The 'Bespoke' Issue

With Guest Editor Yasmine Ghoniem, we are launched headfirst into the world of unique and eclectic design. From architecture to interiors, there is nothing that can’t be enlivened with bespoke interventions. Granted, a stunningly beautiful home can be made by simply shopping for the best, but when the artist’s hand is introduced, some pure magic is possible. Whether it is an artwork or a new upholstery, a built-in component or a mosaic inlay, these gestures, whether bold or subtle, are what make the home unique.

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Design Hunter™ Q&A with Saskia Rysenbry from Sparkk
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Design Hunter™ Q&A with Saskia Rysenbry from Sparkk

Saskia Rysenbry is a graphic designer who has made the jump to textile design for Sparkk Design. She now works with Edwin, Barbara, Christian Rysenbry producing designs for digitally printed drapery and upholstery fabrics.


This week on habitusliving.com we caught up with Saskia to find out about some of her favourite things.

Your name: Saskia Rysenbry

What you do: Textile designer for Sparkk

Your latest project: Small scale geometric prints

What is your favourite…

travel destination India

hotel/place to stay  Wanaka, NZ

airline Singapore Airlines

magazine  National Geographic

three people that inspire/excite you

1)  Cy Twombly

2)  Lucienne Day

3)  Leonard Cohen

design classic Chucks

new design  Photograhic florals – in fashion + interiors

meal Farmer Jo muesli & soy milk

restaurant  The Nepalese Kitchen

drink Green tea

bar Cricketers Arms, Surry Hills

gallery/museum Tate Modern

book Just Kids by Patti Smith

item in your studio  Panadol

artwork Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer

artist Mark Alsweiler 

piece of technology Wacom tablet

creative philosophy  “Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it” – Salvador Dali


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Issue 65 - The 'Bespoke' Issue

Issue 65

The 'Bespoke' Issue

With Guest Editor Yasmine Ghoniem, we are launched headfirst into the world of unique and eclectic design. From architecture to interiors, there is nothing that can’t be enlivened with bespoke interventions. Granted, a stunningly beautiful home can be made by simply shopping for the best, but when the artist’s hand is introduced, some pure magic is possible. Whether it is an artwork or a new upholstery, a built-in component or a mosaic inlay, these gestures, whether bold or subtle, are what make the home unique.

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