02.10.08
My Interview with Megan owner of Disquieting Designs
Sit back, relax and meet Megan of www.disquietingdesigns.com.
Where are you located? Pittsburgh, PA
What do you design? Rockin bath and body products
Where/How did you learn to do this? I learned it through general recipies. From there it just spiraled into this obsession to obtain the perfect lip balm, body scrub, etc.
Favorite Artist who inspires you? Can I say all of the Craft Mafia? I just love how everyone involved is so supportive and creative in their own talented ways.
Where does your inspiration come from? Smells. I’ll smell something and just know that I must make it into a body treat.
What do you do to combat creative block? I play with my kitten, Bettie. Or I’ll go and hang out with friends. It’s usually when I’m finally “not” thinking about Disquieting, that I reach an epiphany.
Where do you design your creations? In my kitchen! I’m a terrible cook so this takes up all of the space.
What does your work space look like right now? Lots of rubbermaid organizers. They’re the best!
How does your family feel about what you do? My family is totally supportive. They’re not exactly sure that I can do this as my full-time job, but they’re willing to let me try without them getting involved.
Do you have any advice for someone looking to make their own creations using this method? Listen to your customers, be honest in your crafting, and be willing to pay attention to details. The bath and body business isn’t cut out for those that want to do it halfway. There are so many people out there with allergies and sensitivities, that you just need to be so careful.
Best advice your received when starting your business venture? Oddly enough, I was at a bar once and saw a sign on the wall right accross from me. It was just a simple wooden sign that said, “never ever ever give up”. I saw it as an omen! I actually have it as a banner on my cell phone so that everytime I look at it, I remember to stay strong.
Favorite part of owning your own business? Not dealing with office politics. I wasn’t good at that.
Least favorite? It’s a tough lesson in budgeting.
How do you relax? I do yoga, go out and shoot a game of pool with my boyfriend, or I’ll read.
Favorite color? Blue! All shades of it!
Does this color show up in a lot of your work? Disquietings original brand of color was teal, but it’s since evolved to hot pink. I’m ok with that.
If there were more hours in the day, what would you be doing? Oh gosh, who knows! Making new creations, photographing new products, networking with new friends….Just creating!
Some of Disquieting Designs products. For all products, please visit Megan’s website.
Thank you Megan!
