The Italian way. Brunello Cucinelli.

The Design Company • April 25, 2024


The design process is an incredible thing.

Some companies live or die by their standards and processes, others nod to them, and few (successful) companies have little to none (shriek!)


At The Design Company we love process.


We love guiding our clients through each step as a journey- or a story unfolding each page- to lead toward the most incredible ending finale.


The beauty of good process comes about through thoughtful approach.


Inspired by a recent article in Departures magazine, we would agree with writer Erin eh Dixon in conversation with Italian Brunello Cucinelli in that “there is a moment to think and a moment to do, these phases need to be distinct. Otherwise, there is confusion”


The article aligns with the sentiments expressed by author Erin eh Dixon in her conversation with Italian Brunello Cucinelli, emphasizing the distinction between moments of thinking and doing in order to avoid confusion. Overall, it encourages readers to embrace moments of leisure and reflection in their creative processes to ultimately create better environments.

The article emphasizes the importance of embracing process in interior design, likening it to a journey or a story unfolding. It highlights the value of thoughtful approach and the integration of creative thought into the design process.


Drawing inspiration from the Italian concept of "ozia" or leisure, it suggests that moments of reflection and planning are crucial for success. Many Westerners may cringe at the Italian “ozia” (“ozia” is from the word oziare - the Italian verb “to laze about”) - but at TDC we tend to embrace this state- for “when it’s Creative, these hours aren’t lost.”


Brunello Cucinelli would likely agree that creative thought is imperative to the success of our process and standards. For when time is "spent in profound reflection and great planning” that time is well spent.


May we all find a bit of oziare in our days

that may help propel us, and enlighten us,

to ultimately create a better environment for all of us.


We found the Departures article online and re-enjoyed the Italian perspective- check it out here to inspire your own ventures.

https://dev.erinehdixon.com/brunello-cucinelli/


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