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“When people live in a state of well-being, society as a whole benefits.”

Just as human beings have a soul, so too do matter, nature, and the universe possess something that goes beyond what we can see. I believe that everything we think, design, and create carries its own spiritual form, something to be sought out and brought to light. I always try to identify the meaning that lies beyond the gesture, because I am driven by the search for rituality in our use of things and in the actions we perform. Matter without a soul unsettles me; pure physics, pure chemistry, or pure intelligence alone are dangerous, giving rise to objects and thoughts that do not belong to humankind. And so I like to think that a form of life is hidden within every object, whether animate or inanimate.

Essentiality is indispensable. Essential is the sense of serenity that the things we create must bring. Essential is the energy we must instil through what we say, think, and design. I am not pursuing minimalism as such, but rather the right measure of all things, aimed at improving the life of whoever encounters them. Essentiality stands in opposition to the concept of luxury. To me, what is essential is contributing to a better world and to the wellbeing of the people who inhabit it.

The context in which we work must be respected; its history, culture, and customs must be safeguarded, valued, and enhanced. Everything we say, think, and produce is situated geographically and temporally. The highest degree of coherence is achieved when context forms the foundation of our thinking. When I design, write, or draw, I try – humbly – to offer my contribution to a place that embodies thousands of years of history, to a subject on which millions have already reflected, to a concept that countless artists have previously studied and interpreted.

No one is a creator; we are merely humble assemblers of ideas, thoughts, and experiences. Yet we can be “creative” in considering what is most appropriate for a specific purpose, and innovative in applying concepts across different fields or combining elements to resolve a problem in an original way. I am not interested in a creativity that is purely formal, fleeting, or designed simply to provoke astonishment. What drives me is the development of solutions capable of transcending trends, enduring over time, and stimulating thought and reflection.

I live through emotions – positive and negative – in a continuous alternation of highs and lows. I try to stir the emotions of others through the ones I feel when I design, write, or draw. If I knew that my work no longer moved anyone, I would stop immediately. Function changes, style evolves, but emotion endures.