About Călin

Statement


I believe the ultimate design is achieved when nature can be expressive on its own, while human intervention only complements or enhances it.

All objects seen here are designed and crafted in Sweden entirely by hand, in small amounts aiming for quality and uniqueness over mass production.

These hand crafted objects are a highlight of my passion for natural materials with forms and details inspired from various people and places that have a meaning in my life.




About


My design story starts as a child when, as many I enjoyed drawing. I realized early I have a specific passion as I always designed cars. The drawing intrest continued throughout school until one of the teachers encouraged me to pursue drawing further and sign up for the art high-school in town.

Starting from 2002, after few specific exams I was part of the Industrial Design department at Marin Sorescu Art School. This was a true turning point as it opened up the vast world of art and design.

From that poin on, there was no turning back. I continued my design education with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, also in Industrial Design. Later on I entered the digital world studying for a Master of Science in Interaction Design. 

Inspiration

Proeminent figures


Looking into art & design history it is ovewelming how many movements and figures shaped the present. There are many people, places and works of art that inspire me but below are few proeminent figures that are worth mentioning.  


Constantin Brâncuși

Modernist sculptor


Bruno Mathsson

Designer & Architect


Luigi Colani

Designer


Charles & Ray Eames

Designers