KASCHKASCH in an interview

KASCHKASCH – the design duo around Florian Kallus and Sebastian Schneider - stands for characterful, functional design with a feel for clear shapes and innovative solutions. Since 2011, the two have been combining their craftsmanship as carpenters with their know-how as product designers, constantly questioning existing conventions.

In the interview, Florian and Sebastian provide insights into the philosophy and work of KASCHKASCH and also reveal what the biggest challenge is when designing a wardrobe and why the WANDA wardrobe is a chameleon in the room. 

How about the collaboration came with Metallbude ? 

Florian: "Through a mutual acquaintance who said to me: Do you actually know Metallbude? I said: Yes, of course! He then sent me Dennis' cell phone number and off we went."

What would you describe your personal design philosophy describe? 

Florian: "In the design process, we are always looking for a successful balance between function and aesthetics. For us, it's about breaking down an idea to its core and turning it into a product."

Sebastian: "In the design process, we often deal with the challenge of making reduced ideas or products still have an emotional impact. Personally, I like it when Products have several levels. When there are things to discover or a certain element of surprise."

What do you think characterizes good interior design and what criteria does a product design have to meet in order to be considered successful? 

Florian: "A good interior design consists of many elements - for me the most important are material, surface and light. A well-designed piece of furniture, on the other hand, is either like a chameleon (fits into the room and takes back) or dominates it and gives it character."

Where do you find inspiration for your work?  

Florian: "The question that is often asked! Inspiration can be pretty much anything: a conversation, a detail whether on a construction site or in architecture... I also find inspiration in art or music."

Sebastian: "... in the studio. I have the impression that we inspire each other quite often here."

Describe the perfect interior scenario in which you would stage WANDA. 

Florian: "For me, WANDA is the perfect hallway or entrance furniture. It is sculptural, young, versatile and highly functional. I see It can be used in the hallway of a young family as well as in a loft or in the entrance area of an office or agency. Wanda is also certainly a good choice in a hotel room."

Tells us more about WANDA: 

Sebastian: "Personally, I think the challenge with wardrobes is to design a product that looks good both when fully hung and when completely empty. That was basically our starting point for WANDA. We We used the wire mesh to create a graphic structure that is delicate and light and floats at a defined distance in front of the wall. I am always surprised at how functional WANDA is. It has so many options for hanging different things and yet it doesn't scream: look here, I'm so functional.