In this episode, we take you on a creative journey to Cape Town, South Africa, where we meet Daniela Gottschalk, founder of Tinzeltown, a high-concept project development and design firm. Daniela shares her eclectic path from copywriting and hospitality to becoming an interior designer renowned for her bold, retro Hollywood-inspired spaces.
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Highlights from the Conversation:
- The Evolution of Creativity: Daniela explains how her creative journey—from copywriting to restaurateur and therapist—culminated in her passion for designing unique, engaging spaces.
- Design Philosophy: She discusses how her interior designs reflect a blend of freedom, bold colors, and retro glam, evoking a luxurious and carefree 1960s Palm Springs vibe.
- Hospitality Meets Design: Daniela reveals how her background in hospitality informs her design approach, creating spaces that entertain, comfort, and inspire.
- Cape Town's Creative Energy: She highlights the city’s vibrant, unpretentious creative community, where freedom of expression thrives and opportunities for innovation abound.
- Breaking Rules, Finding Freedom: Daniela emphasizes how her work pushes boundaries, combining unexpected elements and giving people the courage to think and live "outside the box."
Quote:
"Creativity is about giving things new meaning—placing them differently, combining them boldly. It’s about freedom, self-expression, and living outside the box." – Daniela Gottschalk
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