Interview with Luca Dosso: The Philosophy and Innovation of Elka Design
In our latest video, we had the pleasure of interviewing Luca Dosso, designer at Elka, a leading manufacturer of marine faucets. Luca, with his extensive experience in technical design, plays a crucial role in ensuring that customer requirements are effectively implemented in Elka products.
Luca manages the technical and design aspects of Elka's products, ensuring that customers' requests are optimally realized for their boats. This attention to detail reflects Elka's service-oriented philosophy, which prefers to provide customized solutions rather than mass-produced products. This approach makes it possible to customize every detail according to customers' specific needs, leading to the highest quality results.
Elka works closely with designers, architects, and private clients to create custom-made bathroom accessories and faucets for yachts, ensuring that every detail reflects the client's vision. The process often begins with a sketch or detailed 3D model, with Elka seamlessly integrating into the client's design process, offering 3D printed models for mockups or detailed renderings.
The company uses a variety of materials, including brass, steel, and aluminum, to meet different market needs. Available finishes, such as chrome, matte black, and gunmetal, are selected to align with current trends and customer preferences.
Elka employs distributors worldwide to facilitate communication and expedite service for international customers. The company offers a comprehensive support system, ensuring prompt service and minimizing downtime for customers by providing immediate replacement parts and replacements without the need for returns.
A notable example of Elka's work is the project for Riva Yachts, where they transformed a design element into a functional shower, seamlessly integrating it into the existing structure. In addition, for a client who wanted to reduce the overall weight, Elka developed faucets and accessories in aluminum, demonstrating their ability to adapt and innovate. International collaborations, such as the retractable shower for a client in Florida, show Elka's ability to integrate client ideas into practical and stylish solutions.
To provide additional resources to customers, Elka has launched a new portal where 3D models and data sheets of all products in the catalog can be accessed upon registration.
Luca concludes the interview by thanking viewers and inviting them to continue following Elka on their social channels for further updates and information.
For a more in-depth look at the story and vision of Luca Dosso and Elka Design, we invite you to watch the full interview on YouTube. Watch the video here.
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