What led you to a closer consideration of the subject area “flooring”? Which aspects have you focused on in particular and what is the concept you came up with? Mirko Borsche: We found the idea of taking something run-of-the-mill and transforming it from a carpet into a spatial object with just a few tweaks and adaptations a very interesting prospect. We cropped individual printed carpets to create a variety of shapes. Then arranging individual layers allowed us to explore all possible color combinations within the range of carpets. Such a three-dimensional object enhances the experience of a color or pattern combination in the same way trompe-l’œil or Op Art does. What was the greatest challenge you faced when implementing your project Borsche: As a graphic designer, working in the three-dimensional realm is always a challenge. Here, as with other projects, the most important task is to carve out the essence of the product and idea. Do you have a favorite type of flooring – both personally and from a designer’s perspective? Borsche: The turf in Munich’s “Allianz Arena”.
