To develop this first limited-edition product line, Kotmo enlisted the help of renowned illustrator Catherine D'Amours to create unique images. A peek inside this designer's mind to learn more about what makes her tick...
“Illustration for me was a moment of relaxation during my pregnancy. It was meditative. I did it for my own pleasure. When my son was born, I decided to bring together these illustrations that told a little of his story, and to make an exhibition for him. So I exhibited different digital collages at the Espace Projet gallery. That's where it all really began.”
Where do you find your inspiration?
I draw my inspiration from nature, a lot. Landscapes, but also human intervention. When I travel, my photographic memory allows me to capture certain scenes that mark what I draw, sometimes years later.
“I think I try to illustrate each time the place we have in this world. The physical place and the spiritual place. It's probably a research work that will never end. It reassures me in a way.
What do you think about the range project? How did you determine the guidelines for your concept?
“I think the card game inspires me a lot. The fact that we all work on it together, and that it becomes like a collaborative object. I think it's a noble object too. The lockdown made us all want to get out a deck of cards and play spades, right? (Smile)”
“I sat in front of the lake and drew whatever came to mind. Automatic drawing. I didn't think too much at first; I like to create by letting the images emerge. Then I refined the ideas by working on compositions and playing with shapes. I didn't want to do anything too figurative. I wanted it to be directly inspired by nature.”
How do you see the pairing of promotional items with illustrations?
“Objects are a different kind of canvas. We shouldn't limit ourselves to a blank sheet of paper or a canvas. It's always satisfying to see your work come to life on everyday objects.”
Catherine D'Amours - Collaboration with Kotmo on an exclusive range of limited edition products
To develop this first limited-edition product line, Kotmo enlisted the help of renowned illustrator Catherine D'Amours to create unique images. A peek inside this designer's mind to learn more about what makes her tick...
How did illustration come into your life?
“Illustration for me was a moment of relaxation during my pregnancy. It was meditative. I did it for my own pleasure. When my son was born, I decided to bring together these illustrations that told a little of his story, and to make an exhibition for him. So I exhibited different digital collages at the Espace Projet gallery. That's where it all really began.”
Where do you find your inspiration?
I draw my inspiration from nature, a lot. Landscapes, but also human intervention. When I travel, my photographic memory allows me to capture certain scenes that mark what I draw, sometimes years later.
“I think I try to illustrate each time the place we have in this world. The physical place and the spiritual place. It's probably a research work that will never end. It reassures me in a way.
What do you think about the range project? How did you determine the guidelines for your concept?
“I think the card game inspires me a lot. The fact that we all work on it together, and that it becomes like a collaborative object. I think it's a noble object too. The lockdown made us all want to get out a deck of cards and play spades, right? (Smile)”
“I sat in front of the lake and drew whatever came to mind. Automatic drawing. I didn't think too much at first; I like to create by letting the images emerge. Then I refined the ideas by working on compositions and playing with shapes. I didn't want to do anything too figurative. I wanted it to be directly inspired by nature.”
How do you see the pairing of promotional items with illustrations?
“Objects are a different kind of canvas. We shouldn't limit ourselves to a blank sheet of paper or a canvas. It's always satisfying to see your work come to life on everyday objects.”