Profile: Emma Klinkenberg

Company name:
Emma product design.

Company founding date:
November 2009.

Place of business:
Utrecht.

Name of founder:
Emma Klinkenberg.

Age of founder:
29 jaar, 07-01-1981.

About the company:
The work of product designer Emma Klinkenberg is characterized by conceptual designs with a personal touch. The owner can often add something to the product, which makes it meaningful and precious. By re-using existing forms she redefines the world around her and shows the beauty and sustainability of all that's already there.

Current project:
At the moment I am working on a prototype for a music cabinet and a special bowl made of hair.

Source of inspiration:
Old objects and materials.
Children books.
Flowers.

My big idea:
Share your information, ideas and personal belongings with people. There's no need to keep it all to yourself.

Favourite tools:
My eyes, they see things that are not there but should be there.

Favourite websites:
www.marktplaats.nl
www.designspotter.com
www.design.nl

Hobby:
Flea markets.
Traveling.
Flamenco.

Best advice I ever received:
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."

Biggest blunder:
I expect it still to come...

Secret admiration for:
The songs and videoclips of 'Kinderen voor kinderen'.

Biggest threat for your company:
The lack of new ideas.

Tips for professional colleagues:
Stay focused on your goals and don't be distracted.

As an ambassador of Amsterdam, I would...
...plant a lot of tulips in all the streets, to give the city more colour and sparkle.

Company website:
www.emma.nl

Company email address:

Social media:
emmaklinkenberg.hyves.nl
www.facebook.com/emma.klinkenberg
nl.linkedin.com/in/emmaklinkenberg

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