We recently had an inspiring lecture held by Bente Jørgensen, one of the founders of
Funkle, a Norwegian design team on their way up. She told the story of Funkle, a story about making dreams come true.
Funkle designs cushions, blankets and recently also added bed linen to their product line. Their slogan is "Storytelling through textiles", and every design has a story to tell, from stories of industrialization to the story of Adam and Eve... Part of the original idea was to get men to shop for interior soft furnishing, and with their masculine expression I think the goal is in sight. -But then again, what do I know, being a woman and all...
During the lecture she talked about what had gone their way, but also what traps to watch out for and how idealistic thoughts sometimes must be taken up to a second consideration to make sure the results is in line with the original purpose of the principles. Principles and idealism is not much worth if the result is not in consistence with the idea behind..
Listening to stories like Funkle's reminds me to reach for my dreams, cause I'm worth it! Thanks for a motivating and interesting lecture!
