Q&A with...

anaca studio x One Fine Print - Event organisers. 

Anne-Claire Petre from anaca studio and Elizabeth Bull from One Fine Print.

anaca studio.

Camille sofa with Coco ottoman, Zoe side table and Edgar coffee table by anaca studio

Led by owner and designer, Anne-Claire Petre, anaca studio is a Melbourne-based furniture design practice that works closely with its local manufacturers to create a range of contemporary products echoing its commitment to good design practices.
Upholding the studio’s principles of practicality, integrity, clean aesthetics and simplicity, all furniture and accessories are made in Australia using sustainable timbers, materials and finishes, and each unique piece is made to order.
 
TDC - Tell us about anaca studio. What do you do? 
What lies behind the brand is a passion for design principles, a belief that simplicity of forms and thoughtful details are essential to creating beautiful and lasting product.
So we design each piece carefully and in collaboration with our makers and manufacturers to achieve not just a look but also a product that will stand the test of time. We also work with our clients on custom finishes and fabrics as no home or space is ever the same and we want people to feel special about the products they’re introducing in their everyday lives.
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TDC -  What sets your brand apart? 
Strong ethics and a desire a work collaboratively with our manufacturers and clients to achieve not just great designs but to create great relationships. We love designing of course but anaca studio is not just about the products, it’s about what we can do for our clients and how we can improve the quality of life by introducing beautiful designs into Australian homes.

TDC - What design ethos do you live by? 
Timelessness and durability. Basically buy well, buy once. It is about learning to be patient and save to get quality products rather than having to replace a poorly made item. Pre-loved pieces of furniture can be real winners too, they’re kind on the credit card and it makes sense environmentally. Buy what you really love and need instead of giving into instant gratification.

TDC - What's your favourite product in your range and why? 
So hard to pick but I’ll have to say the Camille sofa. When I started the anaca studio, upholstery was always on the cards. It took a few years to get there but I’ve enjoyed the design journey and the research to make sure it was a unique look and the comfort was spot on. The curve of the arm, the height of the back, depth etc. all was considered. I also love how different fabrics can transform the look, from something sophisticated and luxurious with velvet to a more modernist and casual look with wool.

TDC - What plans do you have for the future?  
Outside working on collaborations? I plan to work on new designs and expand the range to offer a more complete look, not just furniture but also products and accessories.   

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One Fine Print

Moss - Christopher Tung for One Fine Print

Elizabeth Bull is a photographer and founder of One Fine Print. Elizabeth fell in love with photography while still in high school, when she built a darkroom in her parents’ Melbourne home. She went on to study photography at RMIT and has been a working photographer for the last 15 years. She now runs One Fine Print http://www.onefineprint.com.au/, which offers customers an online curated collection of photographic art prints. One Fine Print was born when she recognising that many talented photographers lacked a means to share their distinctive imagery with the public. It frustrated her that the beautiful images her colleagues were creating just weren't getting out there. One Fine Print has expanded from thereto represent a stable of nine experienced Australian photographers. One Fine Print images are characterised by their technical brilliance and intriguing nature.
 
TDC - Tell us about One Fine Print. What do you do?
 One Fine Print is a curated collection of photographic art prints. We're about promoting photography as art, to push the boundaries and steer buyers away from generic prints, instead introducing them to the original, dynamic work being produced by photographers. We hand-pick beautiful images that take our clients on a journey, makes them feel, helps them explore. This helps creates a home they can enjoy, share and entertain in. A place that inspires.

TDC - What sets One Fine Print apart?
 One Fine Print is unique because, being photographers ourselves, we're immersed in the industry and are constantly scouring the creative community to find award-winning photographers who are recognised among the best around. Our photographers push boundaries and produce distinctive imagery, which fits seamlessly into homes.

TDC - What design ethos do you live by?
Like what you like.
I've always felt that I didn't fit in because I don't necessary love mainstream design. But I've finally come to terms with the fact that just because something is on trend doesn't mean it's the right fit for your home and your lifestyle. I've learnt to trust myinstincts and go with the pieces that I am drawn to. Trends come and go but what you love rarely changes.

TDC - What's your favourite print in your range and why?
It's really hard to pick a favourite, as I love them all. At the moment I am really loving Chris Tung's Moss print, as it was taken in Iceland, a place which has been on my bucket list for a long time. I love to travel, so any image that has me dreaming of faraway places is a favourite of mine.
 
TDC - What plans do you have for the future?
Keep creating imagery and discovering more talented Australian photographers. I'd love One Fine Print to expand even further to give more photographers a platform to share their work.