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title: "Carlo Clopath"
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description: "New Delivery: Carlo Clopath designs sparse kitchen utensils high up in the Swiss mountains."
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News & Stories
Feb 29, 2016

# Carlo Clopath

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„Palutta“ is a series of cooking tools that combines different typologies and craftmanships originated from Switzerland and Japan. Photo © Carlo Clopath

Carlo Clopath has set up his studio in Trin, a small community in the Swiss canton of Grisons, where, well away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities he can simply enjoy the magnificent alpine panorama. Born in 1986, the industrial designer focuses here among other things on fine kitchen utensils made of wood – in this context he dedicated himself to finding out all about the local artisanal tradition and cultural customs, transposing them into the present. For example, he transferred the art of carving that Swiss farmers used to devote themselves to in winter into computer-controlled processes. His design methods turn in objects are minimalistic, highly refined and can be termed “swissmade” through and through.

## Whowhatwherewhenhow?

01

Where would you like to live?

**At present in Graubünden, Switzerland: Here I work in in an old house with lots of space and a great view.**

02

Your favorite character in the history of design?

**On a shelf there are books on Kaare Klint, Max Ernst Haefeli, Charlotte Perriand, Poul Kjaerholm, Andreas Christen. Lots of books illustrating popular art, artisanship from Europe, Japan.**

03

Which qualities do you admire in a designer?

**Sensitivity.**

04

What do you enjoy doing most?

**Constructing things.**

05

Your main personality trait?

**Contemplative.**

06

Your biggest mistake?

**Self-immersion.**

07

Your idea of happiness?

**Satisfaction.**

08

What do you find really annoying?

**Inconsistency.**

09

Your favorite material?

**Wood.**

10

Your favorite flower?

**Arve (blossom of the Swiss stone pine).**

11

What kind of music do you listen to when you work?

**I just listened to Leonard Cohen.**

12

Which design achievement do you most detest?

**Non-achievements.**

13

Which talent would you like to have?

14

Can you describe your present state of mind?

**Hungry.**

15

Your motto?

**Better good than bad.**

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High class kitchen once again: Clopath has designed “Charrin“ for the cook Andreas Caminada and the Restaurant Schauenstein in Fürstenau, Switzerland. Photo © Carlo Clopath

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Steem bent sidetable with space for twoe trays: “Meisa con Truchet“. Photo © Carlo Clopath

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Carlo Clopath‘s Studio is situated silently in Trin, in Suisse canton Graubünden. Photo © Carlo Clopath

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Between Lucio Fontana and Origami: „Palpiri“ is a series of paper cutted works that seems simple, sophisticated and sensual at the same time. Photo © Carlo Clopath

## Bio

After completing his studies at the École cantonale d’art de Lausanne (ECAL) the calm and reflective designer was drawn to Nordic climes, working first with for Cecilie Manz in Copenhagen and then on the “artist-in-residence” program that accompanies the “Statens Værksteder for Kunst” (Danish Art Workshops), likewise in the Danish capital. Back in his Swiss homeland, in Trin, he founded his own studio in 2014. That same year, his wooden spoon called “Palutta” won the “Swiss Federal Design Award” and the cultural promotion prize awarded by the canton of Grisons.

[www.carloclopath.com](http://carloclopath.com/)