A graphic designer, interior designer and set designer, there doesn't seem to be much that Danny Quanstrom doesn't do. We spoke to the fifth designer in our series about his work and inspiration. 

Tell us a little about yourself, and the inspiration behind your work. 

Quanstrom Studio is an amalgamation of everything I do. I work seperately in graphic design, interior design, set design and set builds; there's always aspects of each job that I wish I could couple together and make something great with, and with Quanstrom Studio I get to do just that. 

I love colour, clean lines and mess, sometimes all at once. Viviane Sassens photography is a constant source of colours and shapes, British print maker and artist Edward Bawden is my hero and Spanish artist Javier Mariscals work is really fun and full of life! Names aside, it’s all about collaboration and sharing ideas with people. Hopefully that will be the future of the studio.

Tell us about a piece you've designed with an interesting story. 

I think the first coffee table top I 'accidentally' made was really fun! I had about 3 weeks straight of making props and furniture for shops and shoots from Reebok to Red Wing and when I was done my work table was a crazy array of circular saw cuts, paint, spray, holes, pencil written notes, wood stains and drink spills. I took it off, cut it in half and put legs on it. It had such a nice response from everyone that I started to reign in the design and make them all the time.

The Work-Shop takeover will be loosely themed on gardens; what's your favourite piece for the display?

The grassy green feet of some of the benches... I think that they kind of look like mini gym horses.

Photos: Danny Quanstrom