Any designer that describes their work simply as “circle, square, triangle” must be very interesting or certifiably insane, and Valerie Gnaedig’s work certainly lives up to the former. Her designs, stop motion videos, animations and prop styling all incorporate basic geometric shapes that create fascinating results. Learn more about this talented Brooklyn based creative below.
1. How would you describe your work in three words?
Circle, Square, Triangle.
2. Who is your creative role model?
I have a lot. How much time do you have?
3. If you had an extra hour each day what would you do with it?
Send WNYC Radiolab Jad and Robert an email a minute for the entire 60 minutes of the hour to express to them the desperate need I have for a zillion more episodes. Radiolab, give me more! I’m on my third round of listening!
4. What place in the world most inspires you and why?
Places I haven’t been yet that I romanticize in my head. It changes frequently. When I was young I had a stint with New Mexico. Most recently I had a Scandinavian obsession, now I’m phasing into Japan.
5. If you could do a different job for a day what would it be and why?
So many things. I’m about to sound 10 years old. A scientist/researcher exploring patterns of natural sync OR a NASA engineer. An animal researcher a la Jane Goodall. A farmer/ winery worker, a sustainable architect.
6. What is your favorite homemade gift to give?
This happens very rarely, but for a few special people I really enjoy binding a book for them (even more special people get a couple of letter-pressed pages as well).
7. What is your favorite object in your home?
My framed art! I have an amazing print/painting done for me by my good friend Danny. I love his style, go check out his work!
8. What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t eat with your mouth open. ?? I’m not sure. Clearly it hasn’t stuck with me.
9. What websites do you use for inspiration?
fffound, infosthetics, but does it float, we love typography, apartment therapy
10. When do you consider a piece of your work complete?
When my i’s are dotted and my t’s are crossed.
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