When I think of an absolutely talented designer who has ran towards her dreams, Lisa Bengtsson comes to my mind. This 27 year old graphic designer from Sweden has worked very hard and has succeeded at pattern design, illustration design, graphic design and now the most fabulous part, she is a wallpaper designer of one of my most favorite wallpaper lines. Her 2 wallpaper projects, ” The Family” and “Svärmor” are wildly popular.
I was able to ask her a few questions via email. (I so wish in person.) She seems wonderful and I must say that we have a few things in common even if we do live over 5,000 miles apart.
Enjoy!
Where were you born?
1981 in a little town called Gnosjö in the south of Sweden. But now I live in Stockholm
When did you realize that you wanted to design?
I’ve always been fond of creative work and painting. When I grew up I liked to communicate by the means of; visualization, colors, form, pattern and typography, which today has become my job. Design for me is about communicating a certain feeling to other people. The day I realized I could communicate that feeling through my own creative ability, I decided I want to become a designer.
What places inspire you?
antiquarian bookshop
What is your favorite coffee or tea drink?
I love tea….and the best is …hmm let me see chai tea
What is your favorite local shop?
katitzi
What design inspires you the most?
It is different but i don´t have any special, But I am more inspired of old things, photos and other stuff
Do you prefer black or brown? Cream or white?
black and cream white
How did you come up with the idea for your “Svärmor” wallpaper?
The name is “Svärmor” which means, “mother in law” in Swedish. It’s a pattern made out of singular shoes coming from different periods in my life. Why shoes? There is something special about a pair of shoes. It’s an accessory we always need to wear, which changes its appearance depending on where we go. Each shoe breaths a history of our life – some of them stay forever,
others leave only a footprint behind. What I like the most about shoes is their profile, silhouette and the relationship between its shape and shadow. “Svärmor” brings to mind the issue of our consumption society and ask the question; do we really need so many new pair of shoes each season? Do we? Maybe we do, this wallpaper is a contribution to all the shoe lovers out
in the world. But why the name mother in law? Well, mother in law is also a happy family member.
Who is your favorite clothing designer?
I like Acne it is a swedish company how do really good stuff
What thing in your makeup bag can you not live without?
rosch (I don´t know how it spells but the red/orange powder you put at the cheek
Exhibitions: Top Drawer Spring LONDON 2008
Thank you Lisa for a fun interview!!!!
wondeful designer and wonderful interview!
I laughed out loud when I saw that Lisa Bengtsson yellow & grey print! We really are on the same wavelength today, huh?
Great that you were able to interview via email. I think she is very talented. How luck is she that she gets to do what she loves.
Let’s go meet her, she’s seems fun and inspiring…and Stockholm…well come on we are due for a trip??
great interview! those wallpapers are awesome.
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What a wonderful designer! Thanks for posting the interview with Lisa. It is so fun to read what inspires people.
what a great intrview! she has some amazing work!
Nice interview! I will have to add her to my resources. I have seen the picture frame wallpaper before and love it, so I am glad to know who designed it!
WOW! This was an awesome interview! Her wallpapers are so gorgeous. I absolutely love the one with the frames. You know I had to laugh because I thought the pink chair with the shoe on it was a real life sized chair until I saw the next picture which showed it was a miniature. Karen
You have such a fantastic blog!!!
what a fabulous interview and inspiring designer! i love her wallpapers! thanks SimplyGrove!
Thank you everyone for commenting!
Karen, I didnt even notice the chair until you said something! That is hilarious! Tricked my eye!
Hi there, Thanks so much for the sweet note on my blog! This interview with Lisa was great…I love her work, as well. And to think she’s only 27!-The Lil Bee
What great wallpapers! I enjoyed reading your interview.
I have met Lisa for real, and I can just say that she is even more wonderful for real than what this interview shows! She is the best!
I have met Lisa for real, and I can just say that she is even more wonderful for real than what this interview shows! She is the best!
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