Interweaving Stories | A Revealing Interview With Nini Andrade Silva

In an atmosphere where design intertwines with art, Nini Andrade Silva emerges as a singular creative force. Born on the Island of Madeira, Portugal, Nini is renowned internationally for her daring and innovative projects, such as the Vila Foz Hotel & Spa project and her project at the Savoy Palace Hotel & Resort, the Portuguese interior designer gives us an intimate insight into her unique approach. Nini, a visionary in the world of interior design, shared her unique journey with us, revealing the backstage of her creativity and her inspiring collaboration with Boca do Lobo.

Nini is much more than an interior designer, she is a storyteller. Each project she undertakes is a narrative rich in detail, reflecting aesthetic styles, life experiences, and cultural influences. Her eclectic and vibrant approach resonates in every corner of the spaces she creates.

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Nini has a Design Center located in the city of Funchal, Madeira. The Nini Andrade Silva Design Center is a place for meeting and sharing, with unique services and spaces, such as a permanent exhibition area. In addition to documenting the designer’s career and work, the Design Center aims to be an active and dynamic hub and laboratory of ideas, as well as a center for development and innovation, where all artistic expressions and thoughts meet.

For Nini Andrade Silva, inspiration comes from the stories told by the spaces she inhabits and from her travels and experiences there, such as NY, Paris, or South Africa, each place has enriched her creative repertoire, influencing the way she sees design. Her creative process is a dive into emotional memories and cultural nuances, transforming each project into an authentic expression. Each texture, color and shape is carefully selected to evoke emotions and tell a unique story.

In this exclusive interview, this incredible Portuguese interior designer shared her goals for 2024, outlining a bold vision for her career and Portuguese design. Nini highlights her intrinsic desire to have her brand recognized on a global scale, marking an important chapter in her career. Global expansion is not just a personal goal, but a mission to promote Portuguese design around the world.

Her partnership with Boca do Lobo is a natural marriage of two entities that share a passion for extravagance and artistic expression. Nini discovered Boca do Lobo a few years ago while exploring new frontiers in luxury furniture design and from then on was instantly captivated by the boldness and innovation that the brand represented.

The integration of Boca do Lobo furniture into Nini Andrade Silva’s projects takes the visual narrative beyond the conventional. Each Boca do Lobo piece becomes a focal point, a functional work of art that accentuates the unique aesthetic. The fusion of styles, luxurious materials and audacious design results in a visual symphony that captivates observers.

“The experience of working with Boca do Lobo is fantastic, because they are a highly professional, serious company who work very well, so they are everything you need, in other words, other professionals who are up to the task of making your ideas a reality.”

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For her, the future of design is intrinsically linked to the ability to tell stories and create sensory experiences. As she embraces new challenges, she continues to look for projects that explore sustainability and the integration of innovative technologies. She intends to continue pushing the boundaries of interior design, creating spaces that are not only aesthetically impressive but also aligned with environmental principles.