We recently connected with Sara Reichardt and have shared our conversation below.

Sara, appreciate you joining us today. Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know?

As an artist and designer, I strive to spark joy. I realize that I am not saving the world, but feel the best I can do is try to brighten it through color, pattern and playfulness. I think the design world takes itself too seriously.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

I believe I was born an artist. I spent my childhood creating, always had an art project in progress. The medium and scope varied from painting, beading, sewing, found objects, etcetera. I have two bachelor of fine arts degrees. One in metalsmithing and jewelry and another in interior design. Previously, I was a designer with a couple of firms.

I currently design and make furniture, accessories and textiles for my brand, Sara Reichardt Design. I allow myself the freedom of unlimited creativity. That’s my happy place and I try to be in that space as often as possible. I still enjoy helping clients with art installation, furniture plans and selecting materials. I do not do full service interior design. I found I spent a lot more time on paperwork and minutiae and very little time actually being creative, which is definitely my strength. I continue to work on new designs and ideas.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

Authenticity and staying true to myself is the most rewarding aspect of being human. I think being an artist and creative is a gift. There isn’t a direct path or ‘right’ answer to define success and while that can be scary and confusing, it’s also liberating and awesome. I don’t enjoy being contained by people or ideas and really can’t imagine being anything else.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

The biggest life lesson I learned in my twenties was defining success on my own terms. I floundered in many jobs and thought about traditional American career paths to wealth before realizing that I would be miserable if I took that route. I am not looking to be wealthy or famous. I just want to support myself and have the freedom and means to keep creating and traveling for inspiration.

Contact Info:

• Website: SARAREICHARDTdesign.com
• Instagram: sarareichardtdesign
• Other: [email protected]

Image Credits
Prana By Jonesie, LLC