I work best when: I am alone at my studio in the night.
My greatest design influence: Just a random thought when taking a walk down the street.
My best design moment: When I saw my name and my fabric in Marimekko’s catalogue.
My first memory of Marimekko: Fujio Ishimoto’s exhibition 20 years ago in Tokyo.
When I travel I always take: A sketchbook and a drawing pen
The color that means comfort to me: White
The color that means courage to me: Rose
The most important thing to remember when decorating a room: How the windows are placed, the direction of the light
The pattern I’m most fascinated with right now: Maija Louekari’s Siirtolapuutarha
The best Sunday morning music: A sound of boiling water in a kettle.
My favorite escape: Taking off to enjoy spring spa in Japan
I relax by: Freely doodling without any obligation
If I were not working as a designer, I would be: A chef in a restaurant specializing in pasta
