TERESA in February

Every now and then we are going to have a little chat with someone we think is interesting for what he or she does. May we introduce Teresa.

Teresa Moorhouse Teresa is a graphic and textile designer. She works for several companies (www.teresamoorhouse.com).

DESCRIBE WITH ONE WORD HOW YOU FEEL NOW IN FEBRUARY..
Refreshed!

YOU WON THE JAPAN ELLE DECO AWARD 2012 FOR YOUR PRINT KAUNIS KAURIS (SEE BELOW).  CONGRATULATIONS!
WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN BUSY WITH THE LAST TWO MONTHS?
Working on new prints for summer 2014 for Marimekko. Designing illustrations for Hyundai Department store (South Korea). And working on a stamp project for Itella.

"Onnen omenapuu" for Marimekko spring 2013. Check the story behind: http://village.marimekko.com/in-patterns-teresa-moorhouse

SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN OR WINTER?
I love all of them. Especially Spring.
WHY?
In Spring the nature is waking up, getting ready
for all new, so full of energy.

YOU DO GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATIONS FOR MAGAZINES AND BOOKS. WHAT´S YOUR FAVOURITE OF THESE PROJECTS SO FAR?
Oh, I love all of it. I like working on different projects.

One of Teresa´s recent graphic designs: Schjerfbeck stamp collection.

Teresa´s bear illustration for a luxury department store in South Korea.

NAME YOUR FAVOURITE:
..FASHION DESIGNER
Rei Kawakubo / Comme des garcons
..ILLUSTRATED BOOK
Alice in wonderland
..(DESIGN) OBJECT
Tulip chair and table / Eero Saarinen, because the design is classic. I have had the chairs and table for twenty years, and I will never stop loving them. Always good looking and comfortable.
1960´s  and 50´s old Arabia cups, different colors, and patterns mixed together. You can make your own combination by mixing different patterns together!

COOKING OR BAKING?
Earlier baking now lately cooking. I like both.
NAME A DELICIOUS DISH / PASTRY YOU LOVE TO PREPARE.
Homemade pizza and sushi. For baking: tarte tatin, almond buiscuits, coupe choco banane...

Teresa´s Kaunis Kauris fabric. Photo by Mindre for Kotivinkki...Check the latest issue 3 / 2013!

                                                                    Thanks Teresa!