Baris Bumin

Specialized in Design.

Baris Bumin

About Baris Bumin

Barış Bumin graduated from department of Industrial Design in Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey, in 2016. During his education, he has worked on many design projects in various fields. Also he has done internship at well known companies in Turkey, so he has experience in different indutries. After his gratuation, he started working as a freelance designer, and entered several national design competition to make one's mark as an industrial designer. He thinks that industrial design is an aesthetics way of problem solving.

  • Winner of the A' Design Award.
  • Specialized in Design.
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Interview with Baris Bumin

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
I have graduated from department of Industrial Design in Middle East Technical University, in 2016. I have always wanted to be a designer because creating new products is so satisfactory.
What is "design" for you?
Design is an aesthetics way of problem solving in terms of production.
What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I really like to work on various projects without exception because every projects teach you different things.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
You have not seen my favorite design yet, so I want show it to you next year instead of telling about it.
What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
I think that 3d printing technology is an eye-opening for designers
What makes a design successful?
It is important to understand customer needs and responding that with your design for success
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
First, I ask if it is convenient for production and properties of selected material. Another key point is that form of product should reflect its function and novelty.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Designers should not forget their responsibilities towards nature, so they should prefer eco-friendly materials and less harmful production techniques for nature.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
Most people will have their own workshop at home with the spread of 3d printers, so this situation would encourage people to design new products to respond their needs. Thus, people will become more creative and free.
When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
My last exhibition was at my university, in Turkey about my gratuation project.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
Observing everything in nature is the best source of creaativity and inspirations for me.
How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?
I attach more importance to integrate new function to product according to customer needs, and form the product with this function.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
Companies should find designers who know how to produce a product at least as well as how to draw it.

Extended Interview with Baris Bumin

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I have graduated from department of Industrial Design in Middle East Technical University, in 2016.
How did you become a designer?
I have always wanted to be a designer because creating new products is so satisfactory.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
I have worked on various design projects so far. I really like to work on various projects without exception because every projects teach you different things.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
Creativity would make you only a good designer, but you have to combine your creativity with your knowledge about production techniques and materials.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
If a product can respond customer needs, we can call it a good design. Hovewer, really good design should provide innovation and advantages in terms of production.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
Good design is the only way to differentiate from other products in the market, so everyone invest in good design
Who is your favourite designer?
You will see my greatest design next year. It is a product which responds both customer's and producer's needs. It provides new using experience for customer while provides production and shipping advantages for producer.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
Design is an aesthetics way of problem solving in terms of production, so it is a dance in the constraints imposed by production.

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