Claudia and Harry Washington
Website: http://www.chwashington.com
Instagram: @chwashingtonstudio
Claudia & Harry Washington is a furniture and space design studio founded by Salvadoran couple Claudia Vasquez Washington and Harry Washington. Their creative process is grounded in their own philosophy that design is meant to connect people to their own human nature and to the essence that makes them authentically happy. Claudia and Harry’s work has been manufactured by recognized world-class manufacturers, exhibited in museums and cultural centers, published in international magazines, earned awards and recognitions, and their in-house collection is being sold both nationally and internationally. As part of the philosophy, they believe in giving back to the design community in El Salvador, and were founding members of The Carrot Concept, a design platform they co-founded alongside four other Salvadoran studios to promote, sell, and create “Salvadoran” design. They are also organizers and sponsors of Contempo Biennale, the main design contest in El Salvador.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?: Having clear set of goals in life and realizing that we`re working for it. That sense of accomplishment allows us to enjoy life, family, and work.
Which living person do you most admire?: Jerry Helling. He`s someone that we admire immensely for his work, but also for who he is as a person.
What is your current state of mind?: Anxious
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?: Obedience
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?: (Claudia) O sea. (Harry) Entonces.
Which talent would you most like to have?: (Harry) Singing and playing an instrument. (Claudia) Acting.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?: Overthinking.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?: Work together and still be able to be a couple.
If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?: As one of our family`s dogs.
Where would you most like to live?: Valencia, Spain
What is your most treasured possession?: (Claudia) My photo albums from when I was a kid. (Harry) My granddad`s camera set. A Leica M3.
What is your favorite occupation?: (Harry) Race car driver. (Claudia) Professional Dancer.
What is your most marked characteristic?: (Claudia) a loud laughter. (Harry) Conciliator.
What do you most value in your friends?: Loyalty and empathy
Who are your favorite writers?: (Claudia) Marcela Serrano. (Harry) I don`t like one in particular.
Who is your hero of fiction?: Perseus
Which historical figure do you most identify with?: Historical couple: Charles & Ray Eames
Who are your heroes in real life?: Moms
What is it that you most dislike?: Envy
What is your greatest regret?: Not speaking out when we had to.
What is your motto?: Always help if you can.