We’re looking forward to introducing you to Antonio Saucedo Azpe. Check out our conversation below.
Antonio, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. Are you walking a path—or wandering?
I like to think I’m walking a path, but I allow myself to wander along the way. The destination might not always have a name, but it exists somewhere within. And even when it feels clear, it doesn’t stop me from exploring and learning. Meeting people, discovering places, and collecting experiences often become the very things that shape the journey.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am Antonio Saucedo Azpe, a designer working across theatre, film, and live performance. Originally trained as an architect, I found my creative expression through scenic and production design, which give me a broad interdisciplinary perspective. My work spans theatre, dance, musical theatre, opera, concerts, tours, film, and installations. I’m currently based in London as part of the Interprofessional Studio at the Architectural Association.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
I don’t come from a family of artists, but my family always believed in my creative side, encouraging and nurturing it. As a kid, I remember that innocent impulse to create, driven by pure curiosity and the joy of making things. Growing up, you start to loose that ease, and self-doubt creeps in as you develop a more critical awareness. The people around me—my family, friends, and teachers from those years—always believed in me and pushed me forward. Sometimes, others believe in you more than you can imagine. I try to keep those voices close and remind myself of them.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
Uncertainty used to unsettle me. Working in design often means living between projects, teams, and even cities, where nothing feels permanent. I wouldn’t say it ever held me back, but it was hard to learn how to live with it. Now I see that instability as part of the process, as part of the rhythm of creating, something to constantly grow from and even enjoy. It’s taught me to stay open, curious, and resilient.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What important truth do very few people agree with you on?
You shouldn’t specialise in just one thing. People often say you should focus on a single area, otherwise you’ll become “a jack of all trades, master of none.” But as a designer and creative, you often need to diversify the tools you use and the spaces where you develop your craft: working across concepts, materials, disciplines, and teams; constantly adapting to different contexts and situations. I’ve learned that the more you take on, the more you enjoy and the more you learn. I love the idea of feeling at home in more than one discipline, while also being a foreigner everywhere I go. I try to embrace that contradiction as part of my creative perspective.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What will you regret not doing?
I think I would probably regret not exploring possibilities to the fullest, not allowing myself to see what else is out there. Every project, city, and collaboration has shaped me in unexpected ways. Moving abroad was part of that impulse to step out of my comfort zone and keep learning through new experiences. That’s why I try to say yes to things that scare me a little. Growth usually starts there.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.antoniosaucedoazpe.com
- Instagram: saucedo.azpe
Image Credits
1. Photo by Klemen Kinga 2. La chica del bikini azul (Musical Theatre) – Photo by Antonio Saucedo Azpe 3. Business Suite (Theatre) – Photo by Antonio Saucedo Azpe 4. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – Photo by Antonio Saucedo Azpe 5. Photo by Emmanuel Diaz 6. Hopstanz (Film) – Photo by Mar Ojeda 7. Photo by Mar Ojeda 8. Danna L¡ve (Live Show) – Photo by Adriana Vera
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