We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd ("PR-C(PL").
Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd is an award-winning designer that helps make the World a better place with their original and innovative creations and advanced design works.
Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd.
Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd Design - RMIT Capitol Theatre Banquette Seating
Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd Design - RMIT Bldg 88 Upholstered Joinery
Designer Interview of Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd:
DI: Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
PR-C(PL : Originally I started out as a Civil Engineer in the Mining and Manufacturing sector but I have always been interested in the symmetry of both natural and man-made items. From there I progressed into the fabrication of custom furniture whereby these symmetries blend together.
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
PR-C(PL : Commercial Upholstery Solutions (Vic) Pty Ltd is a manufacturer of custom designed furniture for the commercial market place. We can combine upholstery, joinery, metalwork with polishing capabilities to bring any project design to reality.
DI: What is "design" for you?
PR-C(PL : Design to me is an idea that something needs to not only fit the purpose required, but also push the boundary.
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
PR-C(PL : I like to work with all types of products that can have an impact.
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
PR-C(PL : Some time ago we completed a project for the University of Melbourne that involved not only the manufacture of hundreds of Acoustic panels, but also a new installation method over 6 floors and a large Atrium. That was ground breaking for us and eventually won a Golden A 'Design Award.
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
PR-C(PL : My first design was furniture for a Hotel Lobby fitout.
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
PR-C(PL : We currently use a variety of fabrics, timber species as well as metal.
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
PR-C(PL : At the initial briefing with the Clients on a new project.
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
PR-C(PL : How best to manufacture the product and keep it under budget.
DI: What makes a design successful?
PR-C(PL : A tricky question but simply one that meets the budget, meets the Builders/Architects requirements and leaves the Client with the wow factor.
DI: Who are some of your clients?
PR-C(PL : Our Clients, range from high end Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Casino's, Educational facilities to Office fitouts.
DI: How can people contact you?
PR-C(PL : Via our web site: www.cusvic.com.au