Nine months ago, designer Lupe Gajardo welcomed her most perfect creation: Bruno. Here she tells us a little about motherhood, how the arrival of her son has shaped her life and career, and how it opened up a world of opportunities she was previously unaware of.

The questionnaire for national designer Lupe Gajardo

Motherhood made me happier: existentially happy.

As a mom, I'm a stickler for: getting out of the house quickly.

As a mom, I'm terrible at: letting him cry.

Something I wish someone had told me before becoming a mother: that it is a very lonely path despite having networks.

Your child's gesture that melts you: the pout and the smile.

I can never say no to my son when… I haven't reached that stage yet, he's still very young.

Since we became moms/dads, my relationship with my partner has improved, we talk and laugh more, we have become closer.

What I said I would never be like a mom, and now I do: recommend to those who are not moms to have children hahaha.

My favorite maternity gadget (or accessory) is: the stroller and the baby carrier.

Do you like routine or do you go with the flow in your day-to-day life? An extremely flexible routine.

What characteristics of being a mother have helped you in your career as a designer? I feel much more creative in practical and functional ways.

How does being a mother influence your creative processes? Now I see opportunities in things and situations that I previously ignored, it opens up an incredible world of observation.

Best motherhood advice I've ever been given: Chat with other moms and ask questions.

My favorite motherhood cliché is: “it’s the best thing that can happen to you in life.”

My most unpopular opinion on motherhood: If you're dying for a beer or glass of wine during "periods of restriction," have it, it's okay.