Interview with founder Peter Jorge Fischer

The interview was conducted in English :

When did you first become interested in the design of aircraft trolleys?

I originally had the idea of ​​redesigning old airplane trolleys while on vacation in Spain in 2001. I was visiting a friend at his house and discovered he had a discarded airplane trolley that he was using as a mobile wine rack. Over a good bottle or two of red wine, the idea was born to transform this authentic and practical, yet unassuming, trolley into a beautiful, modern piece of furniture for your home.

Did you attend a design school?

I never went to design school. Instead, I worked as a creative in advertising for over ten years, constantly searching for new ideas. In this industry, I learned a lot about product design and marketing, and was therefore well prepared when the opportunity arose to start my own business redesigning shopping carts.

What are the biggest challenges you face when working on a project like this?

The biggest challenge I face in this industry is getting our product out there. A redesigned airplane trolley isn't a typical piece of furniture people would buy for their home, and that means I have to work hard to promote our work. The international market, into which we're currently expanding, is particularly difficult and presents additional challenges, such as finding investors and collaborating with other retailers to help us reach more customers and designers.

What are some of the highlights of your career so far?

I'm very proud of the collaboration we entered into last year with the Italian luxury glass mosaic brand Bisazza to produce the BISAZZA MOSAICO luxury trolley . I love being able to collaborate with different designers to produce a completely unique product. Another highlight was when the renowned German designer Michael Michalsky used the Skypak Airline trolleys for the refreshments at his Michalsky StyleNite during Berlin Fashion Week last year. It's always very gratifying to see such a positive response to my concepts.

How would you describe your own style?

Personally, I like the idea of ​​reusing and recycling old items that are no longer considered useful and transforming them into something else. I like taking things from different origins and finding innovative ways to combine them into something new. I'm particularly fond of old wooden antiques and enjoy finding creative ways to repurpose them into practical and modern pieces of furniture.

What is your ultimate goal when it comes to your work?

My ultimate goal with Skypak is to establish a successful brand associated with durable, practical, and luxurious furniture. I love collaborating with other designers on new projects and am passionate about bringing this simple yet exceptionally functional concept to the international market.

What is your design philosophy?

Combining design and functionality to create new life from outdated objects. Innovation is very important, so we work closely with other designers to create space for a constant flow of new ideas.

When working on a project, how do you balance what the client believes is best with what your experience and expertise suggest would best meet their needs?

Actually, that's never been a problem for me. The collaborations I've done with other designers have been very successful, and our customers can actually customize a car themselves, so there's little room for conflicting ideas.

Who or what inspires you?

I'm always looking for new ideas and creative ways of thinking. I believe it's important to open your mind and experience what's happening around you in order to create products that are truly useful and desirable for others. Besides that, a good run through the woods always inspires me!

Are you concerned about the environment? If so, what role does "green" design play in your work?

The original idea for Skypak was actually to work with used airline trolleys and combine that weathered spirit of travel with elegant designs. However, used trolleys arrive in poor, battered condition, which means we are unable to reupholster the exterior with one of our designs. The vast majority of customers therefore prefer to have an unmarked version with the lining of their choice for their personal use. At the moment, I'm planning some future trolley designs using used materials as a step towards sustainability, but I won't go into detail about that yet!

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