C for Creativity: Simone Meissl on Rituals and Flow
At C•SOL, the “C” has always stood for coffee and community. But it also holds space for something more — creativity. Creativity shapes the way we live, connect, and see the world around us. It’s in the quiet rituals, the colors we choose, and the stories we share.
With our new series, we celebrate the people who embody this spirit. Friends and collaborators who remind us that creativity is not a single moment, but a daily practice, a way of noticing, and a rhythm of life.
We begin with Simone Meissl — creative director, designer, and co-founder of @studioiubar, @meisslopenairsolutions, and @salziruns. Through her work and rituals, Simone shows us how creativity flows into every corner of her day, always accompanied by her loyal companion, Juna — and of course, a cappuccino.
Creativity at the Heart of C•SOL
At C•SOL, the “C” has always stood for coffee and community. But we believe it also holds space for creativity — the spark that shapes how we live, connect, and make meaning in our daily lives. Creativity doesn’t need to be loud or grand. Often, it shows up in the quiet gestures of everyday life: in the way we prepare our first cup of coffee, the objects we surround ourselves with, or the rituals that help us stay grounded. With this new series, we celebrate people who embody that spirit. Friends and collaborators who live with intention and remind us that creativity is not a single act, but a rhythm woven into each day.
A Nature that Creates
For Simone Meissl, creative direction and design were never a career chosen in a single moment. Rather, creativity has been an integral part of her nature for as long as she can remember. With no family precedent or clear path to follow, Simone carved out her own way forward — guided by instinct and curiosity. Today, her work spans multiple fields, from @studioiubar to @meisslopenairsolutions and @salziruns. Her story is a reminder that sometimes, creativity isn’t sparked by a single influence or event. Sometimes it simply exists within us, waiting to be expressed.
Daily Joys and Small Companions
Daily Joys and Small Companions
Colours, Materials, and the Outdoors
Some creative obsessions never fade, no matter how much our work evolves. For Simone, it is colour coordination, material fascination, and the elements of the outdoors. These themes run like threads through her practice, showing up in both her professional and personal worlds. Nature plays an important role here, not only as a source of visual inspiration but also as a reminder of balance. To stay grounded when life feels chaotic, Simone makes space for what many overlook: play, and even nothingness. In these unstimulated moments, creativity has room to breathe.
Coffee as Ritual
Coffee plays a central role in Simone’s creative flow. Her day begins with a cappuccino — always. This ritual marks the transition into her work, sparking the energy needed to explore ideas and bring projects to life. For her, coffee is less about fuel and more about rhythm: a moment that signals the start of something new and sets the tone for the hours ahead.
The Lightness of Creativity
When asked to translate her favorite coffee into a color, texture, or shape, Simone laughs and admits it’s not that deep for her. And maybe that’s the beauty of it. Creativity doesn’t always require definition or explanation. Sometimes it’s enough to live it — in the ritual of a cappuccino, in the presence of a dog named Juna, and in the freedom to let play and nothingness make space for inspiration to appear.
A Home Full of Stories
Her home is filled with pieces gathered from travels, each one carrying memories and stories. Among these “stations of life,” coffee finds its place as both a grounding anchor and a companion to reflection. While her best ideas often arrive outdoors in movement rather than over a cup, coffee remains her steady partner — a pause in the day that allows presence and energy to return.
Flowing States of Work and Life
For Simone, there is no sharp divide between coffee-at-home mode and deep-creative-work mode. The two flow naturally into each other, blurring the boundaries of daily life. Coffee is always nearby, not as a tool of separation but as a ritual of continuity. It connects the small moments with the bigger arcs of creative work.
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