It's all about people: Paul Valentiner
Our journey through Europe leads us to Germany: Meet Paul Valentiner, CEO & Creative Director at epda member echd from Offenbach.
1. Highlight of being a member of EPDA?
"Describe a key experience or moment of truth you experienced as a member of the EPDA community"
The best part of being a member of EPDA is being inspired by all the amazing speakers at the yearly conferences. On more than one occasion, an inspiring lecture has given me the spark I needed for a project we were working on at the time.
2. Design Inspiration?
"Who is your biggest reference or inspiration in design?"
At the moment, AUGE Design from Italy. I find their love for detail truly inspiring.
3. Favorite Creative Tool or Design Gadget?
"What is your “can’t live without it – thing” when it comes to design? Be it software, technical device, design trash .."
ChatGPT, followed by Illustrator and Sublime Text. That’s all I need to be maximally versatile.
4. Fun Fact?
"Share a fun fact about yourself that most people don't know."
My brother and me have an identical voice, despite him being two years older. We can even fool our parents.
5. Hobby or Interest?
"What are some of your favorite hobbies or interests outside of design?”
I love watching the financial markets. My Dad is an asset manager and never wanted us to follow in his footsteps, yet somehow something has still rubbed off.
6. What is your favourite colour combination and why?
I love Black and Off-White – I think the combination is the embodiment of sophistication.
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