Interview With Joe Ginsberg – Season 1, Episode 13

Joe Ginsberg is a painter and sculptor and brings that temperament to interior design. He’s an interior designer based in Manhattan and brings an extremely customized and personalized approached to his work. He’s been most influenced by Picasso and Brancusi.

On his website, he states that “The challenge is never to design and build a space but how to create an experience that my client’s and guests deeply connect with, touching upon their sensibilities and emotions, giving them a sense of belonging.”

 

[00:02:13] Can you tell us a little about yourself and what you specialize in?

[00:03:54] How did you first get into your field?

[00:04:51] Is there an artist that has been influential in your life?

[00:05:36] How do you know where to start implementing your vision when you first walk into a space?

[00:06:42] What are the two most important qualities of a successful interior designer?

[00:08:10] What can an interior designer do to help people through the process of renovating and saving time?

[00:11:17] Where is the hottest place in Brooklyn for you in terms of overall activity and growth?

[00:11:32] What is it about Bushwick that is so attractive right now?

[00:13:00] If you could speak to the you of 10 years ago, what professional advice would you give?

[00:13:37] What advice would you give to someone looking for an interior designer?

[00:14:34] How would describe your aesthetic?

[00:16:00] Do you have a favorite kind of job or specific type of task when designing a space?