SIBYLLE STŒCKLI,
DESIGNER
OUR CONNECTION TO SIBYLLE
Given our current travel focus, it was only fitting that we feature Sibylle Stœckli as this month’s QWSTION Critic. When Sibylle took our bags around the world for the Global Design Research project in 2013, her resulting observations led to our collaborative development of the Travel Shopper.
More recently, we asked Sibylle to cast a critical eye on our Bananatex® Roll Pack. Conscious craftsmanship and respect for nature are as important to Sibylle as they are to us, so the robust handfeel of the natural fabric appealed to her, and its “pure” texture led her to say she’d be happy to pay the price we set. She wasn’t so sure about the roll top, though, noting “it makes the access to the content a bit finicky at times. I prefer the more direct openings on Backpack and Daypack.”
I’m looking for a balance and a global respect. Humans, animals, plants & minerals.
WHAT LED YOU TO WHAT YOU DO TODAY?
When I started ECAL as a student, I tried Art and then graphic design but I ended up as a graduate in Product Design. I found that the 3 dimensions were more appealing to me, even though I could only see 2 dimensions through my retina. My world tour in 2013 has widened my vision to a bigger perspective and to other dimensions of life. Since then, I ask myself the good questions. Just like how the team at QWSTION does...
Today, the daily practices and decisions I am making allow myself to receive alive and fluid answers. The natural flow of my creative process opens my fields of creation and my perceptions. I am free and I love it.
WHAT DO YOU CARE ABOUT IN LIFE?
I’m looking for a balance and a global respect. Humans, animals, plants & minerals.
HOW DO YOU ADDRESS THESE WITH YOUR WORK?
I only give attention, time and energy for projects that are aligned to my values.
WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN THE THINGS YOU BUY?
The best quality ingredients, could be a carrot or just a bag. What is important, that it is made in a conscious way.
NOW THAT YOU'VE USED THE ROLL PACK FOR A WHILE, WHAT ARE YOUR FINAL THOUGHTS ON IT?
For everyday use it is perfect, the adjustable size make it a good versatility to your everyday life, whether a busy day with a full bag or just cruise in the city, the bag is adapting to your needs, which is great!
SIBYLLE STŒCKLI
