Alter Ego Studio
Alter Ego Studio is a multidisciplinary design practice founded in 2017 by designer Natalia Komarova and led in collaboration with Nuno Gomes. Working across collectible furniture, interiors, 3D design, and visual storytelling, the studio explores the relationship between organic form, materiality, and emotion.
Guided by a philosophy that seeks to imbue furniture with a sense of life and movement, Alter Ego Studio develops pieces characterized by flowing curves, rhythmic compositions, sculptural textures, and asymmetrical forms. Drawing inspiration from nature and its inherent imperfections, the studio creates works that blur the boundaries between functional design and artistic expression.
Interview
I was born in Nizhny Novgorod (central Russia), and now live in Saint Petersburg.
My parents enrolled me in art school when I was 4 years old.
Yes, but I also have a degree in political science. I was choosing between art and science.
Love for beauty. I think I’ve had this since childhood.
Most of the ideas come to me through insights. The ones I like best, I refine and optimize for production. After it I coordinate technical capabilities with craftsmen, select materials and colors.
There is not much creative time in my work process, I would say about 15% of the total work. Much more interaction with clients and partners, manufacturers, and paperwork.
I work with natural materials because I believe that the most beautiful in the world has already been created by nature.
Part of the collection is works with a high level of complexity, so for some models we make small copies for testing, for other models we make prototypes several times.
Regardless of the direction in design or art, I would advise being honest with yourself, trusting your picture of the world, and believing in your art.
I would say it’s a mixture of biomorphism, Japanese minimalism, and glam chic.
I can’t say that anyone in particular influenced my vision in design, but the most inspiring person in this industry for me is Pierre Paulin.
I really love the work of the studio Apparatus and Christophe Delcourt.
I prefer to be inspired not by creativity but by the path of great personalities from different fields.
Symbiosis.
I would like to wish for creative people to appreciate the process of developing and discovering their talent. It may not be simple, and even dramatic at times, but it still helps us to know ourselves.
“Regardless of the direction in design or art, I would advise to be honest with yourself, trust your picture of the world and believe in your art.”
The Questions
(The Proust Questionnaire is a set of questions answered by the French writer Marcel Proust.
Other historical figures who have answered confession albums are Oscar Wilde,
Karl Marx, Arthur Conan Doyle, Stéphane Mallarmé, Paul Cézanne…)
I don’t believe in happiness, I believe in harmony
Death of relatives
Arrogance
Frivolousness, irresponsibility
My father
I’m generally a non-conformist
Conscious
Modesty
High intelligence, responsibility, courage
High intelligence, kindness, caring
I give too much advice
Read others’ thoughts
Temperament
The ability to create something unique
I don’t want another life for myself
I love my city
Creativity
Rejection
Reading
Sense of purpose
Understanding
Erich Maria Remarque, Albert Camus, Franz Kafka, Anton Chekhov
Natasha Rostova from Lev Tolstoy’s novel “War and Peace”
I do not associate myself with any historical figure
I respect strong and independent women who have achieved everything themselves
Alexander, Viсtoria
Lie
That I don’t have children
Want to work and create until last moment
Never give up
“Most of the ideas come to me through insights.”
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