Phoebe Sung, co-founder of Cold Picnic, embraces a 'jolie-laide' aesthetic—an appreciation for unconventional beauty reflected in her textile designs. Alongside her husband, Peter Buer, they create rugs, pillows, and blankets characterized by quirky motifs and unorthodox color palettes inspired by literature, film, and personal experiences. While raising their two daughters, they remain focused on their upcoming creative projects, including innovative bathmats. In her downtime, Phoebe enjoys preparing personalized gifts and listens to the podcast 'How Did This Get Made?' for inspiration and levity.
Phoebe Sung describes her design style as jolie-laide, a French term that directly translates to 'pretty-ugly' but really refers to unconventional beauty.
Cold Picnic's rugs and textiles draw inspiration from film, literature, and childhood, showcasing unlikely color combinations and quirky motifs.
In the process of sampling bathmats that mimic unexpected objects, Phoebe reveals the playful and imaginative direction of Cold Picnic.
For inspiration, Phoebe turns to the podcast How Did This Get Made? and a special summer mix of embarrassing songs to lighten the mood.
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