l: ronan and erwan bouroullec r: 'spring clouds' and 'spring' plastic chair designed for cappellini, 2003

ronan and erwan bouroullecdesigns are surprising in their obviousness
and their functions. the objects remain what they are and at the same time
offer a new aesthetic experience. ronan, the elder first started his activity
as designer, later erwan assisted him. everything the bouroullecs designed
after 1998 went out under both names, but some of their projects were
signed individually.

designboom met ronan & erwan bouroullec in london on september 26, 2003.

db: when you were a child, did you want to become a designer?
I wanted to be a footballer.
I was very bad at school, so I had not much choice,
becoming a designer was my last chance.
it's the only thing I can do, starting in the morning with a white,
plain sheet of paper and draw. I cannot use the computer...

read the rest of the interview here