The Sound of Colour

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2374912/open_sms] What happens when you strip away the superficial bullshit in design? In this episode of The Sound of Colour, I meet designer Fredrik Paulsen—known for his punk approach to design and an unapologetic love of bold, clashing colours. Rooted in subcultures, music, and the DIY ethos, Fredrik’s design language is raw and emotional. For him, design is something social—something that invites participation, conversation, and community. His work has been exhibited internationally, he’s the founder of the furniture brand JOY Objects [https://joyobjects.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqTGvy3EofuiS6mHrUNgXzJt4L0s5nmEhMsOJhuW9x_viPOXDMU], and most recently, he’s stepped into the spotlight as the new host of Grand Designs on Swedish television [https://press.tv4.se/post/grand-designs-renoveringar-sveriges-mest-spektakulara-renovering]. In this episode, we talk about designing with emotion rather than perfection, how 90s rave culture shaped his palette, and why creating spaces for people to meet might just be the most important kind of design. This is an episode about colour as attitude. About breaking away from good taste. And about finding freedom in the unexpected. For more color inspiration follow @sarah__gottlieb [https://www.instagram.com/sarah__gottlieb/?hl=en] and this episode's guest @fredrikpaulsen [https://www.instagram.com/fredrikpaulsen/?hl=en] and the podcast musician @aloo_music [https://www.instagram.com/aloo_music/] This episode is sponsored by Flügger [https://www.instagram.com/fluggerofficial/?hl=en] and is supported by The Danish Arts Foundation. [https://www.kunst.dk/english/] SHOWNOTES - Want to see Fredrik action painting the Nobel Price Pavilion? See it here [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVxulMhMBcF/?hl=en&img_index=6] - Have a look into Martin Margiela’s all white shop [https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/7363/inside-martin-margielas-all-white-maison] - Want to get a hold of one of Fredrik’s Chair one chairs? Get them here [https://joyobjects.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqTGvy3EofuiS6mHrUNgXzJt4L0s5nmEhMsOJhuW9x_viPOXDMU] - Check out Fredrik Paulsen's work at his website [https://fredrikpaulsen.com/] – The Sound of Colour is produced and hosted by Sarah Gottlieb [https://sarahgottlieb.dk/], with music by Matt Motte [https://www.matmotte.com/]. The host Sarah Gottlieb is a Copenhagen-based designer and art director specialising in colour and spatial design. Known for transforming environments through innovative use of colour, she is dedicated to creating public spaces that inspire connection and a deeper appreciation for design. To hear more from me Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sarah__gottlieb/] Sign up to my newsletter [https://fabulous-basil-46299.myflodesk.com/muxwi84mfe] for monthly colour inspiration For images and information from each episode go to the Podcast website [https://sarahgottlieb.dk/PODCAST]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2374912/open_sms] Have you ever thought about how intuition — not theory — can be the most powerful tool in colour-driven design? Join us as we explore the power of colour with multidisciplinary designer and artist Alex Proba [https://www.studioproba.com/], whose instinctive and joyful approach to design defies conventional rules and embraces colour as a tool for emotional connection. From furniture and murals to immersive interiors and an 8,000-tile swimming pool in Miami, Alex Proba’s work is rooted in feeling, memory, and a desire to spark happiness. Her designs are vibrant, expressive, and often surprising—guided not by trends or moodboards, but by lived experience and natural observation. In this episode, Alex shares how she cultivates an intuitive relationship with colour, why she avoids visual trends, and how even the colours she dislikes have an essential role to play. We also explore the deeper purpose behind her work: making people feel good. And most importantly, she reminds us that design doesn’t have to follow rules to be powerful. Sometimes, it just has to feel right. Wrapping up this episode with the musical experiment “The Sound of a Colour”, composed by our season’s musician-in-residence, Sofie Søe, the artist behind ALOO. This time, she creates the sound of Rosy Peach. Alex is one of the most focused and uncompromising creatives I’ve spoken with—her clarity of vision and intuitive approach to colour make for a truly inspiring conversation. Happy listening! For more color inspiration follow @sarah__gottlieb [https://www.instagram.com/sarah__gottlieb/] and this episode's guest @alexproba [https://www.instagram.com/alexproba/] and the podcast musician @aloo_music [https://www.instagram.com/aloo_music/] This episode is sponsored by Flügger [https://www.flugger.dk/] and Montana Furniture [https://www.montanafurniture.com/en-en] and is supported by The Danish Arts Foundation [https://www.kunst.dk/]. – The Sound of Colour is produced and hosted by Sarah Gottlieb [https://sarahgottlieb.dk/], with music by Matt Motte [https://www.matmotte.com/]. The host Sarah Gottlieb is a Copenhagen-based designer and art director specialising in colour and spatial design. Known for transforming environments through innovative use of colour, she is dedicated to creating public spaces that inspire connection and a deeper appreciation for design. To hear more from me Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sarah__gottlieb/] Sign up to my newsletter [https://fabulous-basil-46299.myflodesk.com/muxwi84mfe] for monthly colour inspiration For images and information from each episode go to the Podcast website [https://sarahgottlieb.dk/PODCAST]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2374912/open_sms] Have you ever thought about how dyslexia can shape the way someone sees and works with colour? Join us as we explore the world of colour with designer Nicholai Wiig-Hansen, co-founder of Raawii, whose unique way of perceiving colour has influenced his approach to design in fascinating ways. In his work, Nicholai explores the interplay between shape and colour, creating timeless designs that range from ceramics and furniture to everyday objects, his work includes collaborations with brands like Normann Copenhagen, Lightyears, IKEA and of course Raawii.  Designer Nicholai Wiig-Hansen grew up surrounded by art, shaping his deep and instinctive connection to colour. In this episode, he shares how his unique way of seeing the world—shaped by what he calls his “super dyslexia”—makes him perceive colour and form before words. In this episode we dive into his creative process, from testing 20-30 colour variations for each product to designing with light in mind. Nicholai explains why nature is the ultimate colour inspiration, how colours create emotional journeys, and why good design considers how shades shift throughout the day. And most importantly, he reminds us that colour is free—it’s all around us. We just need to practice seeing it. Wrapping up this episode with the musical experiment “The Sound of a Colour”, this time composed by musician Sofie Søe, the artist behind ALOO, that creates the sound of the Raawii bowls. Nicholai is one of the warmest and most engaging people I’ve met—you can’t help but be drawn in by his energy. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about perception, creativity, and the power of colour. Happy listening! For more color inspiration follow @sarah__gottlieb [https://www.instagram.com/sarah__gottlieb/] and this episode's guest @nicholaiwiig [https://www.instagram.com/nicholaiwiig/] @raawii.dk [https://www.instagram.com/raawii.dk/] and the episode's musician @aloo_music [https://www.instagram.com/aloo_music/] This episode is sponsored by Flügger [https://www.flugger.dk/] and supported by The Danish Arts Foundation [https://www.kunst.dk/english/about-us]. SHOWNOTES - Want to buy your own ‘Strøm’ bowl to make music with? Find them here [https://raawii.eu/collections/all/collection_strom?sort_by=title-ascending] - Read more about the artist Vilhelm Lundstrøm and his paintings that the ‘Strøm’ collection was inspired by here [https://ordrupgaard.dk/en/udstillinger/vilhelm-lundstrom/] - Check out Nicholai Wiig-Hansen’s work at his website [https://www.wiighansen.com/] - Check out Raawii and their collection here [https://raawii.eu/]  – The Sound of Colour is produced and hosted by Sarah Gottlieb [https://sarahgottlieb.dk/], with music by Matt Motte [https://www.matmotte.com/]. The host Sarah Gottlieb is a Copenhagen-based designer and art director specialising in colour and spatial design. Known for transforming environments through innovative use of colour, she is dedicated to creating public spaces that inspire connection and a deeper appreciation for design. To hear more from me Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sarah__gottlieb/] Sign up to my newsletter [https://fabulous-basil-46299.myflodesk.com/muxwi84mfe] for monthly colour inspiration For images and information from each episode go to the Podcast website [https://sarahgottlieb.dk/PODCAST]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2374912/open_sms] Ever wondered how colour can influence your mood and creativity?  Join us as we embark on a vibrant journey with multidisciplinary designer Clara von Zweigbergk, whose passion for colour has shaped her career and outlook on life. Clara von Zweigbergk runs her own design studio with a focus on handcraft, paper, form and colour. Clara’s creative process is often shaped and influenced by experimentation and play and her design is characterised by simplicity, balance and of course colour. She has worked with clients such as IKEA, Louis Poulsen, HAY and Nike. And has won multiple international design awards such as the Bruno Mathsson Award and Wallpaper Design Award. Clara grew up surrounded by a kaleidoscope of hues, a childhood memory of colours that distinctly influenced her perception of space and mood.  In this episode she shares her experiences of breaking through the monochrome trends of the 90s. Discover how she has witnessed the evolution of colour acceptance in design and how it has become a crucial part of contemporary creative practices.  Clara talks about how her travels inspire her endless collection of coloured papers, and she shares her innovative approach to design, emphasising the tactile selection of colours that resonate on a deeper emotional level. Wrapping up this episode with the musical experiment “The Sound of a Colour”, this time composed by musician Roxy Jules that creates the sound of Blue. It was a very personal conversation, and I felt inspired by Clara’s tactile approach to colours. I hope you will enjoy it too. Happy listening. For more color inspiration follow @sarah__gottlieb [https://www.instagram.com/sarah__gottlieb/] and this episode's guest @claravonzweigbergk [https://www.instagram.com/claravonzweigbergk/] and the episode's musician @roxy.jules [https://www.instagram.com/roxy.jules/] This episode is sponsored by Montana Furniture. [https://www.montanafurniture.com/en-en] SHOWNOTES - Read more about the art direction Clara did for HAY here [https://www.yellowtrace.com.au/hay-2012-catalogue-styling-guest-post-by-plenty-of-colour/] - Want to buy your own Kaleido Tray? Find them here [https://www.hay.com/hay/accessories/non-textiles/indoor-living/trays/kaleido] - Check out Clara von Zweigbergk’s work at her website [https://www.claravonzweigbergk.se/] – The Sound of Colour is produced and hosted by Sarah Gottlieb [https://sarahgottlieb.dk/], with music by Matt Motte [https://www.matmotte.com/]. The host Sarah Gottlieb is a Copenhagen-based designer and art director specialising in colour and spatial design. Known for transforming environments through innovative use of colour, she is dedicated to creating public spaces that inspire connection and a deeper appreciation for design. To hear more from me Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sarah__gottlieb/] Sign up to my newsletter [https://fabulous-basil-46299.myflodesk.com/muxwi84mfe] for monthly colour inspiration For images and information from each episode go to the Podcast website [https://sarahgottlieb.dk/PODCAST]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2374912/open_sms] What if colours could transform your mood and even redefine your space?  Join me as I explore the fascinating connection between colour and design with my brilliant guests, founding partner Emanuele Stamuli and architect Alessandro Bruzzone from Stamuli.  Stamuli is an architect studio that designs high-end stores for international fashion brands, as well as residential projects and hip furniture.  They are a collective of creatives who share a rationalistic approach to design, combined with a passion for geometry, textures and of course colour.  They have worked with fashion labels such as Acne Studios, Alexander Wang, By Marlene Birger and Ganni. You'll hear their take on how a splash of pink or yellow can alter the emotional atmosphere of a room, challenging the dominance of monochrome minimalism. Explore how the magic of colours can enrich brand identity, conveying powerful emotions and messages, while we discuss the complexities of colour perception influenced by light, texture, and context. In this episode Stamuli share their trailblazing retail design work with Danish brand Ganni. Discover their innovative use of colours in the Tagadà collection and together, we ponder the sophistication of colourful design, challenging the misconception that it lacks depth. Their design philosophy underscores the balance between client needs and creative vision, illuminating how colours can weave stories and shape experiences in retail design. Wrapping up this episode with the musical experiment “The Sound of a Colour”, this time composed by musician Andy Wiseman that creates the sound of Pink. For more color inspiration follow @sarah__gottlieb [https://www.instagram.com/sarah__gottlieb/] and this episode's guest @stamuliab [https://www.instagram.com/stamuliab/] and the episode's musician @andywisemanmusic [https://www.instagram.com/andywisemanmusic/] This episode is sponsored by Montana Furniture. [https://www.montanafurniture.com/en-en] SHOWNOTES - Read more about the retail design that Stamuli for fashion brand Ganni over at Dezeen [https://www.dezeen.com/2019/08/19/ganni-beak-street-london-store-interiors/] - Want to buy something from the Tagadà collection, indulge in a shopping spree here [https://www.madeindesign.co.uk/prod-tagada-mini-children-s-chair-wood-multicoloured-stamuli-refm115708801.html] - If you’re not into colours and want to know more about the master of beige and neutrals tones, check out architect John Pawson [https://www.johnpawson.com/ ] and his minimalistic work - For all synth nerds out there, here’s an introductory video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQEva3_KkLA] to the Roland Juno-106 - Check out Stamuli’s work at their website [https://stamuli.com/]  – The Sound of Colour is produced and hosted by Sarah Gottlieb [https://sarahgottlieb.dk/], with music by Matt Motte [https://www.matmotte.com/]. The host Sarah Gottlieb is a Copenhagen-based designer and art director specialising in colour and spatial design. Known for transforming environments through innovative use of colour, she is dedicated to creating public spaces that inspire connection and a deeper appreciation for design. To hear more from me Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sarah__gottlieb/] Sign up to my newsletter [https://fabulous-basil-46299.myflodesk.com/muxwi84mfe] for monthly colour inspiration For images and information from each episode go to the Podcast website [https://sarahgottlieb.dk/PODCAST]