Interview with Graphic Designer Paolo Todde

Are there any basic design principles that guide all of your work?

I don’t have set rules or method that I follow. I start with a basic idea, I’ll research and gather as much material as possible, then I start developing a rough sketch that will finalise into a finished work.

Which designers and creative minds were your biggest inspirations to your works? Has this changed in recent years at all?

I really admire the work of Zdzisław Beksiński above everybody else. His technique is definitely unique and recognisable. I love his textures and the mood. I am amazed by his creativity each time I look at one of his works. For similar reasons I love the work of french artist Eric Lacombe and Travis Smith (seempieces). I love the colours of Mario Sanchez Nevado and the mix of traditional and digital techniques by Jarek Kubicki.

What are some of your personal and/or professional goals for the future?

I’d like to improve personally and professionally as much as possible. I’d like to develop a personal and distinctive style. Keep creative and inspired by everything and everyone. I’d like to illustrate and design for a living one day and start my own studio.