Greatest lessons learned
Invest time in developing and finalizing a great idea. It needs only be one, but it must be a good one.
In school
Follow your instincts, passions, and what you enjoy—I was told art was my weakest subject.
On a particular project
Understand the workings of the operation, be it a store, a restaurant, a bar, a hotel—you cannot create something fantastic until you understand how the space works.
The Wolseley, London
From your personal life
You have to work at all situations—friendships, relationships, working life. The more effort you put in, the more satisfying the results.
From working in the hospitality industry
It’s fun; it’s fast paced. The key is to always be one step ahead in the world of hospitality design and always strive to be timeless and create projects that will stand the test of time.
Designing retail spaces
Embodying the ethos of the brand through our vision for the design is paramount. Lighting is a very important part of the end product, and can be a challenge—always keep checking, keep visiting, keep refining.
Jimmy Choo Boutique, Beverly Hills
Working at David Collins Studio
The studio is a sum of many talented people: respect opinions. My job is to allow the creativity to flow and to align it to the overall vision. We are all talented in different ways; the tricky part is piecing these skills together.
David Collins Studio
From the late David Collins
Never settle for anything short of perfection, and question every decision.
