June 08, 2010 from GisMullr's blog
I bumped into Patricia's work at Design Milk and as soon as I saw the beautiful bread shaped holders/coasters she designed I jumped to her website to check out further pieces from her. And at oiti.com.br (her website), I found several beautifully designed products! So I got in touch with Patricia to get more info about her and her work to show here to you. Her pieces are elegant, modern and clean, which is everything I love in product design!
Patricia is a Brazilian architect/designer that has four passions in life: design, architecture, Scandinavia and Brazil. You will understand that later reading her own words. And as for me, I'm always very happy to show you guys more of our native talents, so now I present you Patricia Naves and her beautiful products. Don't forget to visit oiti to check out further pieces. Enjoy! :)
I grew up in a small apartment and I used to sleep in a 4m² bedroom. My mother thinks that my small bedroom started architecture in my life and I agree. In by small bedroom I managed to fit a bed, a double bed, a dresser, a side table and a desk. When I was 18, I lived in Australia for a year and I was impressed by the width of the side walks. I came back and got into University at the School of Architecture at UFMG. In my second year of school, I spent a few months in Finland. I got carried away by Scandinavian architecture and design. I realized that I would never be able to separate these things: design from architecture – Scandinavia from Brazil. Since then, I try to administrate these four passions in life. I graduated in 2002. In 2004, I started Oiti.
Iberê Coaster Set
The Iberê is a reel shaped coaster set as well as a decorative piece, composed by 36 colored discs. This design is named after the great Brazilian artist Iberê Camargo, the master of the reels. Date: 2005 / Material: Coaster: MDF + paint Base: Plywood
What is it that inspire you?
The day by day life, people's basic needs and a humorous look over things.
Luiza Magazine Holder
The Luiza magazine holder was designed to mark the space with originality. It carries a hidden function within a small sculptural shape. Date: 2005 / Material:
curved plywood + rovere veneer.
Which are the positive and the negative things about your career?
I only see positive things! If there is any negative side on it is the difficulty of making money fast as some other careers can do. With design the planning need to be done in a long term way.
Tonton Stool
The Tonton Stool is a fun furniture, designed to add versatility to the space. A piece to be easily moved around, suiting freely the needs of the moment: a stool, a magazine holder, a table base. Several functions within a simple fun shape. Date: 2007 / Material: curved plywood + lacquer
Which advices you would give for those who are starting their careers?
Keep the focus. Don't give up right away and face the difficulties. Get to know your own work and believe in the potential of it.
Toast It Trivets Set
The Toast it is a bread shaped pot holder/coaster, that adds a little fun to the table. Date: 2009 / Material: cork
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