Design Talk with Yael Anders
The Design Guide not only takes you to inspiring places, but also portrays exciting designers who are shaping the vibe of the local design scene — like Yael Anders.
1. Challenge: What are you currently thinking about?
About my Master’s thesis at the ZHdK, which I’m starting in January.
2. Passion: What do you love about your job?
The freedom of design.
3. Wish cooperation: Who would you like to realise a project with?
With Calida, because the products are simply great, on many different levels, and have somehow been with me my whole life.
4. Newcomer: Who from the national and international design scene do you currently follow?
Fatima Fransson, because her artistic techniques are very fascinating.
5. Dinner round: Who from the Swiss and international design scene would ideally sit at the table with you?
Sabine Marcellis, Simone Bodmer-Turner, Eleni Petaloti, Anny Wang, Wanna Coo, Kim Pham and Nadja Stäubli, because I would feel comfortable in this group and we would develop exciting ideas!
6. Hotspot: Which restaurant have you recently discovered in Zurich?
The Stereo Bar on Brauerstrasse has just reopened.
7. Staycation: Which Swiss city or region inspires you?
Clearly Geneva, where I have already had the opportunity to realise several really exciting projects — for example with the feminist festival Les Créatives. I find the creative scene in Geneva extremely exciting.
8. Design Object: Do you have a favourite piece at home and why are you attached to it?
The Le Corbusier couch designed by Charlotte Perriand. I inherited it.
9. Gift: Where do you find the coolest gifts and what would you like to give yourself?
I always find something in second-hand shops or at Collab Zurich on Langstrasse or Pfingstweidstrasse. I would give myself a Thut scissor bed as a present. I’m even doing that this year.
10. Time travel: What do you think you’ll be doing in five years?
