Note Design Studio - What if colour could tell stories about who we are and how we live?

The Sound of Colour

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In this special live recording from Formland, I speak with Sanna Wåhlin, interior architect and partner at Stockholm-based Note Design Studio, about colour as a tool for storytelling and self-expression.

Note Design Studio is known for its bold use of colour and materiality, creating interiors, furniture, and textiles that explore how colour transforms spaces and emotions. Since its founding in 2008, Note has become one of the most internationally admired names in Scandinavian design, collaborating with leading brands such as Tarkett, Camper, Sancal, Fritz Hansen, and Hermès, and receiving recognition including the Wallpaper* Design Awards.

From childhood fascinations to bold experiments at Note, Sanna shares how they search for the “vibration point” where colours push boundaries and transform spaces. We talk about their textile collection for Kvadrat Febrik, her practical advice for using colour with confidence, and why stepping beyond beige isn’t as scary as it seems.

This is an episode about colour as storytelling. About pushing palettes to their vibration point. And about discovering the freedom that comes when we dare to move beyond beige.

For more color inspiration follow @sarah__gottlieb and this episode's guest @notedesignstudio and the podcast musician @aloo_music

For updates on upcoming episodes follow @soundofcolour_podcast

This episode is sponsored by @formland_official and supported by The Danish Arts Foundation.

SHOWNOTES
- Want to see the whole Myr & Mylla textile collection? See it here
- The Podcast was recorded Live at Formland, if you haven’t been and don’t know what it is, check it out here
- Have a peak at Hella Jongerius book 'I Don't Have a Favourite Colour' that we discuss or maybe pray that your local library has it, here’s the price on Amazon
- Check out Note Design Studio's work at their website

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The Sound of Colour is produced and hosted by Sarah Gottlieb, with music by Matt Motte and edit by Kræsten Kusk.
The host
Sarah Gottlieb is a Copenhagen-based designer and art director specialising in colour and spatial design. Known for transforming environments through innovative use of colour, she is dedicated to creating public spaces that inspire connection and a deeper appreciation for design.

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Chapters

1. Note Design Studio - What if colour could tell stories about who we are and how we live? (00:00:00)

2. Note Design Studio Introduction (00:00:47)

3. Sanna Wåhlin's Colour Journey (00:02:45)

4. The Sound of Colour Music Experiment (00:08:55)

5. Myr & Myrla Textile Project (00:15:05)

6. Note Design Studio's Colour Philosophy (00:20:45)

7. Why is it time to turn up the volume on colours in design? (00:27:55)

8. The Tip from Note Design Studio on Colour (00:29:35)

9. Music Interpretation of Brown (00:31:54)