In my opinion, two things make exceptionally good work possible design icons: When a design bears a very specific signature – and still manages to appear timeless. I think that with many iconic designs, function doesn’t have to be the main focus. Things that have a very well thought-out function do not automatically become icons. That alone is not enough. They must endure, remain exciting. That’s why I always try to find this timelessness in my work. I think it’s important to bring things into the world that aren’t just trendy – or something that people might want to get rid of in a few years’ time”