Faces of Gentech
Conversations with the artists, architects, and makers who inspire the way we design.
Design doesn't happen in isolation. The things we make are shaped by conversations — with the people who wear our clothes, the craftspeople who build them, and the broader community of creative minds we're fortunate to know.
On Simplicity
Architect Lina Sato describes her approach to space in terms that echo our approach to clothing: "I'm always trying to remove. The question isn't what to add — it's what can I take away while keeping the essence intact. A room should feel inevitable, like it couldn't be any other way."
“The goal isn't minimalism for its own sake. It's clarity. Every element should earn its place.”
Ceramicist Tomás Ruiz brings a different perspective. Working with his hands in a medium that's fundamentally unpredictable, he embraces imperfection as a design principle. "The kiln decides," he says. "You set up the conditions and then you let go. The best pieces are always the ones that surprise you."
These conversations remind us that making things well is a practice, not a destination. It's something you commit to every day, knowing that the work will never be finished — and that's exactly the point.