Mihael Varbanov

Specialized in Interior Design.

Mihael Varbanov

About Mihael Varbanov

Mihael Varbanov is a young engineer-designer, entrepreneur and co-founder of Design Studio Love 2 Design, where he and his team visualize and realize the dream interiors of people. With his open minded thinking, he have no barriers and boundaries in the furniture industry. As true visionaries, he achieve his goals through hard work, and his motto is: "There are no impossible things!" Quality is a factor he is betting on in every project.

  • Winner of the A' Design Award.
  • Specialized in Interior Design.
  • Original Design.
  • Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
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Interview with Mihael Varbanov

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?
From a very young age I like to paint and I studied at my primary school. Then I decided to enroll in a mathematical high school, and after that I decided to combine the two materials in the "Engineering Designer" specialty. And now I'm experiencing my dream as a real designer.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
With my associate Co-founder, one day we decided to build in Shumen, Bulgaria design studio with a vision for the future furniture integrated technologies.
What is "design" for you?
For me, design is something without any material thing that can not exist. This is the good combination between forms, functionality and aesthetics.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
My favorite design is the "invisible" or the one that's in sync in the envirement of it.
When do you feel the most creative?
When I'm inspired by the nature or the love and the positive emotions of the people around me.
Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
When designing a design besides the shape, I pay great attention to how the furniture will be produced, delivered and assembled.
What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
When I first saw the design realized, something in me is shaking and filling with happiness. The feeling is unique.
What makes a design successful?
For a design to be successful, it must comply with all the requirements that have been put in place. To be aesthetically well-behaved and to have proportional forms.
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
Viggins first look at the functionality of the design, then is the molding and the combination of materials.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
The design is desirable to be environmentally friendly and to have as little waste as possible of the material.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
The future of design should be in the direction of environmental and nature conservation.
When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
The last exposition, which we took part with the team, is "The world of furniture" in Sofia, Bulgaria (26-30 March 2019). I hope our next participation will be very soon.
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?
Inspired by the design of furniture, I draw from nature and from automobile and aircraft construction, which for me are the highest pilot of engineering and design thought of man.
Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?
I am from Bulgaria and our cultural heritage is very rich. Shevitsa is a unique palette of colors typical of the Bulagrian traditions.
How do you work with companies?
It is a pleasure to work with professionals, unfortunately they are hard to find, and when you find them you have a perfect and correct relationship with them.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
It is important for the designer to have good aesthetic feelings about shaping, to be well educated about how the product is constructed and how it will be produced. Thinking about everyone on the life path of the product.ц
Can you talk a little about your design process?
When designing with our designers, the process is always interesting and varied. We start with a brainstorm that generates ideas for the job we have set. Then everyone chooses the most appropriate concepts and we make the best of them in one.
Can you describe a day in your life?
Definitely every day is different and interesting. It is important for me to have dynamics, thus keeping my brain always active.
Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
"Everyone has the right to bad taste" - this is a colleague's reply. We use it when a client wants something ugly but wants it in his project. My advice is that the customer always has the right to want what he wants, but our goal as designers is to guide them on the right path on the journey they have made.
From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
The biggest positive thing for me as a designer and man is to see the sincere smile of the client's face when he gets his product. While insignificant negatives are lacking leisure time.
What is your "golden rule" in design?
Do what you like and do it with pleasure so that everyone will notice it through your design.
What skills are most important for a designer?
Skills for making quick and correct decisions, feeling about color formation and shaping, logical and constructive thinking.
Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
I use a variety of tools, from paper clips to high-tech machines. One of my favorite technologies is the virtual reality, where you see the design in all its shine before you realize it.
Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
We regularly conduct control operations with our colleague designers and distribute our tasks and commitments to each other.
How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
Much depends on the design object and its design and complexity. We have successful designs that we managed to make from the idea to the prototype in 10 days, but those that take much more time.
What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
Most often they ask me, "Where did you come from?", "How did he figure it out?"
What was your most important job experience?
My most important experience was when I was a furniture constructor and I learned how furniture is actually made.
Who are some of your clients?
My clients are both young start-up entrepreneurs and households of families and offices of large companies.
What are your future plans? What is next for you?
My plans are to continue developing in the field of design and new technologies. Grow my team and expand new markets around the world.
Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I think the key to success is teamwork and without my team I would not be what I am.
Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
Yes, the next step after a hanger "Sense" is a bench "Sense".
How can people contact you?
Everyone is welcome to my office in Shumen, Bulgaria, at Han Krum 4. I also respond to all emails at m.vyrbanov@love2design.org and you can find me in the social network LinkedIn.

Designer of the Day Interview with Mihael Varbanov

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
Before becoming a furniture designer, I was a furniture designer and prepared construction documentation for the furniture industry. This work gave me a very good basis for the possibilities of furniture design. While designing them, I also think about the construction and all their logistics.
How did you become a designer?
I became a designer so that I could realize people's dreams and shape my fantasies. Creativity and problem solving is my main motivator to be a designer.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
When I design furniture, I always look at them comprehensively, so that they are both easy to manufacture and practical for all people in the chain after the designer. It is important to think carefully about the production, transport, installation, what the end customer wants, what problem the product solves and so on.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
I definitely feel happy and alive when I design furniture, I feel a sense of satisfaction.
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
For the first 7 years of school I studied fine arts, while the other 5 years of school I studied mathematics and computer science. These sciences gave me a good foundation for development as a designer.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
For me, the path to growth is shared with my team, as we all grow together, become stronger and better at what we love to do - design projects. The dream design project is probably the one that gives you complete freedom of creativity, without financial frameworks, without short deadlines, without borders.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
My advice is not to give up and prepare for very hard work, as our profession as a designer is limitless.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
We definitely need daily improvement of design processes and improvement in every aspect of the profession, so as to give our customers better added value.
What is your day to day look like?
This is another favorite aspect of my profession, every day is different from the previous ones. Each problem to be solved is different from the previous one. This is how we keep our brains always active and cheerful.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
I follow the new trends in design, on websites and social networks, I collect magazines on the topic of design, I watch shows, I participate and follow design competitions and I regularly go to design exhibitions.
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
The good design is evident from afar, as it flows into the environment and stays there completely naturally. Successful design is what solves the problem of its user.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
When I have a sense of satisfaction, then the product is ready to be presented to the world.
What is your biggest design work?
Hanger Sense because it is besides beautiful and multifunctional, easy to carry, etc. is high-tech with sensors that give user feedback to the environment through a mobile application.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
Meeting friends and walking in nature are among my favorite ways to relax after a tiring day.
Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
In my team we hold on to the words quality and professionalism. These words are our guide in design.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
I sincerely hope that through my work I improve the quality of life of my clients and so that they have a lighter everyday life.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
The gala evening with the awards was one of my most positive experiences as a designer.

Extended Interview with Mihael Varbanov

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
The first seven years in school I studied fine art, and the next 5 years in high school - mathematics. For my higher education I decided to combine the two materials in the specialty of engineering design. So I focused both my strengths on creating beautiful and functional designs.
How did you become a designer?
What brings me the greatest exhilaration of my job is to see the smiles of people caused by my design. There is no greater motivation than a satisfied customer.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
Definitely I chose and fought, studied and worked hard until I reached my goal of becoming a designer.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
I like to design interior, furniture and product design. I love to incorporate new furniture technologies and combine them in the best way.
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
They have to work hard and not give up their dreams because "There are no achievable goals!".
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
The great designer thinks and combines everything and everyone around his design. It does not just create beautiful objects, it adds much more to it, considering the whole life path of its product.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
Good design is really good when it helps all: manufacturers, logistics, merchants, suppliers, customers, and so on. The perfect design is one that is well balanced between the materials and no waste in its production.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
Good design not only captures and helps consumers. It is important to invest in good design because it always rewards, even if it is imperceptible.
What is your day to day look like?
If I really had time I would design interiors and furniture for old Bulgarian traditional houses where the design is very specific with shevitsa.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
The dreamy design I will perform someday is to design the interior of a yacht and an airplane.
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
The secret is deep investigation and logical thinking, stubborn labor and no denial of impediments.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
In Bulgaria we have many good designers that I admire. I like Bauhaus movement.
What is your biggest design work?
There are definitely many designs that inspire them. One of my favorites is "Playground Energy" from Iliyan Milinov, because it is an example of an intelligent solution to a problem.
Who is your favourite designer?
I think this is a hanger "Sense" which besides beautiful is intelligent, innovative and well optimized.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
In order to improve, designers always have to look for feedback from their customers, how much they have achieved their desires and requirements.
Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
Perhaps I would be doing aerial photography, because it also gives me pleasure.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
Design for me is a multifunctional product wearing a nice looking shape.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
My team is the best supporter because every day we help ourselves to get better.

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