Uli Wagner Design Lab
About
Currently based in New York, by way of by Europe, Uli Wagner Design Lab operates internationally creating environments of all kinds. With an intimate knowledge of special balance and keen sense of product showcasing Uli Wagner Design Lab has vast experience creating environments in high end retail, work and residential realms. Garnered through experiences around the world, Uli Wagner possesses a unique insight into the similarities and differences in how people of all walks respond to a given space. Whether it be a fresh face for a boutique or office, or a historic brownstone or loft conversion, our niche firm approaches each project as unique experience, working to tailor make an environment based on the client’s needs, drawing on our applied knowledge. Other strengths lie in the respect for our client's budget, and vaste knowlege in lighting design, to create a pleasent overall atmosphere.
Please find many examples in our portfolio: https://www.uliwagner.com/portfolio/
No matter the space, we at Uli Wagner Design Lab negotiates the perfect balance of sophisticated minimal elegance with warm, textural touches to create inviting, comfortable spaces. We enjoy creating the overall look and feel for an apartment or new built home, but also don't mind working on partial facelifts of kitchen and bath for example, keeping the genius loci, or given context in mind. We love the curation of spaces to the last detail, & to help with the selection of art and collectible pieces, to create a unique experience for you and your guests or visitors.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
In general we love to meet in person, and get to know about our client and their needs in the most complex way possible. If the client desires support with developing a clear brief, we can definitely help in that process as well. Being awarded we orientate ourselves towards the typical phases of schematic design, design development, bidding and construction administration.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As for my education in the field of Interiors, I studied both, architecture and product design and worked prior to starting my own firm successfully for design legends like Patricia Urquiola, Piero Lissoni, Shelton Mindel and Peter Marino. With them as mentors I got excellent training in developing inspiring material schemes, functional floor plans, a unique knowledge about furnishing and furniture design and last but not least to manage projects of literally any scale.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
In general we like to be very upfront and transparent about cost, and can also help establish a project budget. Having worked a lot in the commercial arena, we are used to determine our fees upfront, based on estimated time spent but also potential project volume. We rarely bill on an hourly basis after the fact and only if clients demand such approach. Our proposals are generally clearly written to discuss also eventualities, that would allow us to charge more than the predefined.
How did you get started in this business?
After working more than 10 years under the umbrella of well respected, world famous design companies, we initially, after our own design lab launch, received trust in the residential world from family members. In the commercial sector we quickly found ground through reputation and accumulated knowhow, showcased in former jobs. With a fast growing portfolio we were then hired by company owners or fashion ceo's for their residential projects to turn full circle.
What types of customers have you worked with?
As just mentioned, we worked for company owners who care for their company image and appearance. In the residential world we often work for fashion oriented/ and design educated people. We like the challenge of working for customers that have their own taste and vision. And enjoy the collaboration.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
We recently gave our retail client Chantecaille, a completely new look and feel for their retail enviroments world wide.
The spaces convince through their warmth and residential touch; that the company owner, Sylvie Chantecaille, hired us to also work on her private homes, inside and outside of NYC and to redo their head-offices.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
I would say customers should reach out to service providers, that stylistically meet their taste or expectation for your particular project. They should take their time for the research when checking out the designer's profiles.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
I think customers, should have a pretty clear idea, about scope/ timing and potential spending on their project.