Nordic Furniture Design with Wood
Influences
A course by José Bermúdez , Industrial Designer
About the video: Influences
Overview
“I will show you who my influences are, what styles represent me the most, why they have helped me to be who I am and what is the style that characterizes me. ”
In this video lesson José Bermúdez addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Nordic Furniture Design with Wood. Learn to create timeless and multifunctional objects that connect with people.
Partial transcription of the video
“Influences Now that you know a bit about me, I'll tell you about the influences that left a mark on me as a designer throughout my career. Everything around me is a constant source of inspiration, especially walking in the woods, getting away from the noise, and being with myself. This technique is called "shinrin-yoku" in Japanese, and it literally means "forest bathing." I used to do this when I lived in Sweden and I was full of inspiration when I went to class. I also really enjoy going out for a coffee at local coffee shops, and even taking along a notebook to draw some sketches. Travel...”
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Course summary for: Nordic Furniture Design with Wood
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Category
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Software
KeyShot, Rhino -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, Furniture Design & Making, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Woodworking

José Bermúdez
A course by José Bermúdez
José Bermúdez works as an industrial designer in Mexico City and Colombia and has been designing products, furniture, and interior design projects for more than five years. After living in Sweden and working for studios such as Esrawe, he finally opened his own. In collaboration with other international designers, he creates one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces combining the functionality and simplicity of Japanese design with a Nordic aesthetic.
His work has been published on blogs and in magazines across the world and exhibited in some of the most renowned design fairs including Milan Design Week, Wanted Design in New York, Design Week Mexico, MADE Art Fair in Brazil, and the Furniture Exhibition in Nybro, Sweden. According to José, design is a tool for self-expression and storytelling and his pieces evoke deep feelings in his customers.
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