Pablo Sinan Design: The Meeting of Two Cultures
For the first edition of Shoppe Object Paris, designer Pablo Sinan Akgül presented pieces that bring together his Spanish and Turkish roots through an intelligent, functional, and curious approach to design.
Furniture and product designer Pablo Sinan Akgül presented his young brand at Shoppe Object Paris, showcasing work inspired by his roots and shaped by a simple, human vision to design. Bringing together design, fashion and lifestyle, the fair creates a space where designers and emerging talents meet curators and industry professionals. We met the designer on his stand.
Tell us about Pablo Sinan Design and the creative vision behind the brand
I grew up between Madrid and Istanbul, two worlds that are sometimes close and sometimes very different, and that duality is reflected in my work. In Turkey, my grandfather was a sculptor and my father is an interior designer, so becoming a designer felt quite natural to me. The brand started a few years ago with a very simple approach: I said yes to almost everything, and things developed gradually.
Today, I mainly design furniture, such as shelves and chairs, although I’ve also been developing lamps, a field I’m particularly drawn to. In my work, material and form are central. I take inspiration from shapes and colours, but above all from the way a material can guide a project and influence the final form.
How did you discover Shoppe Object Paris, and what does this platform represent for you?
I discovered Shoppe Object Paris last year during Design Week, when I was presenting my new lamps at Galerie Joseph. A few weeks later, someone from the team reached out to me and the exchange happened very naturally. What I really appreciate about this event is the connection between Paris and New York, this open international dimension where exchanges turn into real encounters. While I was there, I met the artist who designed the posters, as well as members of the New York community who had come to Paris.
For me, design never exists on its own. It is always in dialogue with fashion, accessories and craftsmanship. Platforms like Shoppe Object Paris make those connections possible.
In what kind of spaces would you like to see your pieces live?
I am particularly drawn to public spaces such as museums and galleries, but also restaurants and cafés. These are places where objects become part of everyday life, where people can discover them naturally and use them easily. Of course, my pieces are also designed for the home, but the more they circulate and reach different audiences, the more meaningful it feels to me. I would love for them to be seen and shared by as many people as possible.
Was there a particular moment during the fair that stood out to you?
During Design Week, I worked with a friend, Olivier Requier, and I also met two other very talented designers. The exchanges happened very naturally, around design and our respective worlds. When the opportunity to take part in Shoppe Object Paris came up, I asked them to join me on my stand so we could imagine a shared space together. Each of them contributed to its construction and identity. The pieces worked very well together, from Minkyu Park’s candles to Léon Bergström’s ashtrays, as well as Olivier Requier’s shelving. Sharing this space and creating together, with friends and other designers, was a very special moment for me.
