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From Argentina to New York: Inside Dalia Forman’s Approach to Interior Design

From Argentina to New York: Inside Dalia Forman’s Approach to Interior Design

Dalia Forman

Dalia Forman blends her Argentine background with her New York design education to create interiors shaped by art and cultural influence. Her work centers on homes that feel comfortable, expressive, and thoughtfully arranged.

I was born in Argentina and moved to the United States in 2001. I graduated with Honors as an Interior Designer from the New York School of Interior Design. 

I established Dalia Forman Design in 2023, with this in mind, “Luxury Design, Art and Heritage” work together creating functional and beautiful interiors, curated artwork and tablescapes. 

My most important inspiration, mission and greatest achievement will always be to create functional, livable, meaningful homes filled with artistic, harmonious interiors, tablescapes, beauty and inspiration.

It means a lot to me. It means when you have a vision and a trust- believe in your creation, nothing can stop you. Everyone has a talent inside of them.

It is going to open new doors in many areas of the industry of Art and Design. Every achievement is a positive thing and a motivation to do more.

Experimentation is part of solving problems. It is to try something new and see the results. It opens a door to creativity. My vase had a problem when I was putting it together. The original design was not working, and I decided to experiment with something different. It worked, and the vase looked much nicer.

I do get inspired by nature and art. There is not a specific place or moment.

The design process takes time and patience. It should not be rushed because is when all the magic is happening, brainstorming, discussion, creativity and inspiration. It all comes alive.

Always listen to the client's needs and be open minded. I think with this philosophy you could accomplish much more. 

As I said before, I had an original design and sketched it in place. By the time I was halfway through putting together the vase, it was a problem with the sticks. Instead of giving up. I started to work on something different and tried new designs with the vase. 

The positive parts that I was working on live and saw what  I liked and what worked too. I wanted to keep most of the original design.

Look at the sky and take a few deep breaths. I'm gentle with myself and give time if needed. Usually, this process is fantastic and works incredibly all the time.

There is a bright road ahead of you, and always see the positive side.

Small steps are going to lead you to something big. Never give up on your goals and dreams, no matter how long it takes.

I don't have anyone in particular I would love to collaborate with. I will be honored to collaborate with any designer from the past or present because I could learn from them and they could learn from me.

Art and Design is storytelling for you. What would you tell us?

I would say, "Be creative, be inspired and let your imagination fly because the sky is always there for you."

Winning Entry

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The vase is built from a rhythm of stainless-steel strips that wrap a drawn steel...

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