Axel, without formal design or architecture education, you’ve created a distinctive approach to design. How would you describe your creative evolution without those traditional boundaries?

I made many mistakes along the way, and it took a long time to figure out what I truly wanted to pursue. I focused on learning and researching historical design. For me, understanding the work that came before me helped me absorb it and ultimately refine my own designs.

Your work blurs the line between art and design. How do you personally define this boundary, and why is it important to you to challenge it?

I don’t really see myself as an artist; I feel more like a designer or a creator in a broader sense. The line between these roles is quite thin, and honestly, I don’t try to fit into any particular category. I just create what I enjoy, whether others see it as art, decoration, or design.

You’re known for working with industrial materials like aluminium and steel. What is it about these materials that inspire such bold, sculptural forms in your designs?

I’m really lucky to work with my brother. He has the ability to work with any material, which makes it easy to create and prototype. We began our creations using standardised elbows from the industry, so we were initially constrained by these dimensions. It’s a fascinating way to design—taking something existing in the industrial world and develop ideas and designs around it.