The creative world of floral designer Max van de Sluis

• Max is almost always “on”, but finds peace in small moments;

• He starts working on Christmas concepts during the summer;

• He travels worldwide for projects, but finds inspiration in his garden, nature and everyday moments;

• Seasonal flowers are his main source of inspiration;

• Colour plays a central role in his work.
  

For Max, inspiration is everywhere and always present. In architecture, fashion, art, nature and travel, but also in an unexpected colour combination or a special moment of light on an ordinary day. Projects follow each other at a rapid pace, especially during the summer. His work takes him to remarkable places all over the world.

At the same time, his mind is already busy with new concepts, colours and seasons. Because for Max, inspiration is not something you consciously plan, but a way of looking at the world.

He does not have fixed days off. They usually arise spontaneously, whenever work allows. Although these moments of rest have become rarer, he finds small moments of relaxation during his travels.

When on location, Max always tries to take a moment to feel the atmosphere of a place, experience the culture and gain new inspiration. Moments like these give him energy. Just like his garden, where he finds peace in observing nature.

Through his work for a major player in the decoration industry, preparations for the festive season start well in advance. While others are still enjoying long sunny days, he is already working on winter atmospheres, new concepts, colour palettes and trends.

According to Max, it is precisely this switching between seasons that makes his work special and creatively challenging.

Max does not have to think long about this question: for him, seasonal flowers remain the most interesting and inspiring.

They carry the purity and energy of the moment within them, and that is exactly what makes arrangements lively and authentic. He also enjoys working with flowers and materials that bring movement: natural shapes that almost seem to dance and give a design airiness and dynamism.

Colour also plays an important role in his work. With carefully chosen colour combinations, Max not only translates trends, but also creates emotion and atmosphere.

Want to see more of Max? Read more about him in DPK Magazine.