"Behind the Brand" is our column where you get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to our partner brands and learn more about the people that make our products. Today, we meet Ivo, a co-founder of FA VO.
What is the story behind FA VO? When did it start and what was the inspiration behind it?
The name FA VO was born from a parallelism with the word 'favo', a Portuguese word meaning 'honeycomb'. We looked for a name that has a connection with natural geometric phenomenons and modular features, and at the same time is related to the creation of high quality content.
What are the values that drive the brand?
FA VO is a brand of high quality design products with a concept that focuses essentially on the use of environmentally sustainable materials throughout the entire creative process.
"Behind the Brand" is our column where you get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to our partner brands and learn more about the people that make our products. Today, we meet Ivo, a co-founder of FA VO.
What is the story behind FA VO? When did it start and what was the inspiration behind it?
The name FA VO was born from a parallelism with the word 'favo', a Portuguese word meaning 'honeycomb'. We looked for a name that has a connection with natural geometric phenomenons and modular features, and at the same time is related to the creation of high quality content.
What are the distinctive features of the brand’s products?
Recycled Environmentally Friendly products.
How does the creative process for the products carry out?
Our design process is based on clear principles to obtain the best answers to problems and possibilities that arise during the act of design. It all begins with imagination, an idea, with an aim, and from there we begin to use all the principles, tools and techniques to turn ideas into something real.At the heart of all the ideas of our creative team is the basic principle/concept of creating products that are environmentally sustainable and that seek to make Earth a better place. We genuinely believe that this is the way forward.
Personally, what is your day like working at FA VO?
Exciting!
Is there a specific product or piece that has proved iconic for the brand?
Our original FA VO notebooks.
I know one shouldn’t pick favorites but… what is your personal favorite piece from your current collection?
Coffee Notebook.
How has maranathahouston played into the brand's growth?
In a very important way.
