Confetti System

It’s amazing how small pieces of paper can become such impressive works of art. Nicholas Anderson and Julie Ho transform simple materials such as tissue paper, cardboard, and silk into confetti creations with their company, CONFETTISYSTEM. Together, they have art directed and created installations for fashion brands including Opening Ceremony, United Bamboo, and J.Crew, as well as music industry clients like Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Beach House. In addition to decorating for private celebrations, CONFETTISYSTEM has created custom design work for the American Ballet Theatre, Partners & Spade, Other Criteria, and Pop Magazine with Gagosian Gallery. Their jewelry and objects are equally festive and can be purchased at Opening Ceremony, Maryam Nassir Zadeh, and Bergdorf Goodman. Celebrate Nicholas and Julie’s creativity with their 10 ANSWERS below.

1. How would you describe your work in three words? 
Movement, color, energy.

2. Who is your creative role model?
We have a few, really everyone who is able to live their life doing what they love.

3. If you had an extra hour each day what would you do with it?
Bake and Garden!

4. What place in the world most inspires you and why?
Right now Mongolia is very inspiring, neither of us has been, we are obsessed with images we find of the amazing landscape and people.

5. If you could do a different job for a day what would it be and why?
Baker and Gardener!
Julie: I have been baking a lot of bread lately, I am obsessed.
Nick: I have a small container garden in my backyard and dream of having an actual garden someday.

6. What is your favorite homemade gift to give?
Pinatas make a great gift!

7. What is your favorite object in your home?
Julie: A beautiful antique Chilean textile given to us as a present from my boyfriend’s mother.
Nick: These tailor’s shears I got in Japan, they are so precise and beautiful.

8. What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Be open to all opportunities.

9. What websites do you use for inspiration?
Reference Library, The Selby, Intelligent Clashing.

10. When do you consider a piece of your work complete?
It’s always a bit different, but you can always feel it, it tells you when it’s done.