Julia Eliseeva

Specialized in Design.

Julia Eliseeva

About Julia Eliseeva

Julia graduated from the International Design School in 2015 and since then she has been engaged only in design. As a child, Julia dreamed of becoming an architect, and then forgot about it. But the need to create became more intense over the years. Julia was engaged in photography for more than 10 years. It was an analog and digital photography, and experiments with lomo technology, and even with a polaroid and a photo intensifier. She created her own photo projects in the genre Art Fashion, participated in exhibitions, cooperated with designers, stylists, models. She became a member of the Union of Photo Artists of Russia. At some point, photography was not enough for her, the need to realize her aesthetic sense became extremely high. In 2013, the road to Julia's childhood dream of becoming an architect began. Now she is an interior designer, and furniture is a small architecture.

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Interview with Julia Eliseeva

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 graduated from the International Design School in 2015 and since then I have been engaged only in design. As a child, I dreamed of becoming an architect, but later I forgot about it. However, desire to create became more intense over the years. I was engaged in photography for more than 10 years. It was an analog and digital photography, experiments with Lomography, Polaroid and photographic enlarger. I created my own photo projects in the genre Art Fashion, participated in exhibitions, cooperated with designers, stylists, models. I became a member of the Union of Photo Artists of Russia. At some point, photography was not enough for me. Desire to realize my aesthetic sense became extremely high. In 2013, the path to my childhood dream of becoming an architect began. Now I am an interior designer, and furniture is a small architecture.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
My design studio “Genesis Interiors” is me. I work on all tasks by my own. The design studio was named as a tribute to my favorite music band “Genesis”.
What is "design" for you?
All that surrounds us is design. Design is the use of new technologies, co-creation under the guidance of nature. We complement the beauty of nature, adding our own spirit to it.Design is functional art which must be beautiful and comfortable. It is a practice task solution in a beautiful and contemporary way.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
That is acrylic stone's showroom interior. My customer asked me to design a few products of acrylic stone and gave me 3 suitcases of samples. My task was to design a reception desk, kitchen cabinets, a shower tray, a sink, a fireplace portal, a conference table, wall panels, flower pots, a room divider and to combine them into a holistic interior.I was inspired with italian modernism and Gio Ponti's heritage. It means I should use much color and geometric patterns. I wanted to apply an acrylic stone like no one before, and to create a more utilitarian interior, to emphasize the color and seamless material, rather than its sculpturesque properties. Unfortunately, the project wasn’t realized.
When do you feel the most creative?
When I am acknowledged by my customer and I am asked to do my best design.
What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
In the beginning when creative search starts I feel myself mediocrity but in the end when decision is found I feel myself genius.
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
I cannot describe it with words, I have no mental criteria. Design either amazes or not.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
All that surrounds us is design. Good design trains taste. I believe that if person is surrounded with great items from his childhood he will not agree for bad design in future. Because his inner standards are high already.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
I think future of design is in synthesis of art, music, psychology, body consciousness, sacral geometry. Using rules of fractal geometry, we will able to create very complicated models of space. That geometry allows to combine all arts and sciences into the one connected entire.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
My inspiration comes from observing the world around me. For a designer, it's very important to see a lot, because everything you see sticks deep inside, and then it transforms into something new. I do not think you need to do something special with yourself, search for some inspiration specially to create an object. Because everything new is a mutation and you are not able to affect it. All you need is to be in tune with it and to accumulate different aesthetic experience. But sometimes you need to reset your mind to zero, become empty to create something new.
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 describe my design style as simple, laconic, but spectacular. I prefer to combine different geometric forms, materials and colors. My perception of design was greatly influenced by Dutch neo-plasticism, Italian modernism, Russian avant-garde and Japanese minimalism.
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 live in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Definitely, my design is affected with heritage of Russian avant-garde. In my opinion, it was a golden time in Russian art because in that moment evolving of Russian design and architecture was in tune with world one. Unfortunately, common level of Russian design today doesn’t appropriate to the world level. Nowadays to do real work in design very difficult because there must be demand for good design. Existing demand is not enough.
How do you work with companies?
I have never worked with furniture manufacturers as a designer. But I would like to get request to produce my product and inclusion of them into the manufacturer's catalogue.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
My approach in design is pretty practice. All decisions appear during working process. To create something, I need to set to work. Before that there must be a specific problem that needs solving with design. I cannot plan things. Design comes into the world and that's all. Or not comes. Searching of form can take a few days. I need time to get emotional clarity about the design is good or not.
Can you describe a day in your life?
In the morning I take my daughter to kindergarten, then I work and do my businesses. In the evening I spend time with my daughter again.
What skills are most important for a designer?
Education, intuition, sense of taste, ability to doubt, ability to transform one’s background and to create something new on its base.
Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
For designing I use SketchUp Pro and Revit Architecture. It is the most useful tools for me.
Who are some of your clients?
Owners of small and medium-sized businesses, with whom you can communicate directly without stakeholders. For successful interaction, it is necessary to have direct contact with the person making decisions.
What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
First of all, I am an interior designer and I like designing spaces. Most of all I am interested in commercial interiors because they are more conceptual in their core. Exactly conceptual interiors I can fill with pieces of furniture designed by me specially for a particular space. Exactly author furniture makes interior unique. If interior has an idea, it is bound to succeed.

Extended Interview with Julia Eliseeva

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I graduated from the International Design School in 2015 and since then I have been engaged only in design. As a child, I dreamed of becoming an architect, but later I forgot about it. However, desire to create became more intense over the years. I was engaged in photography for more than 10 years. It was an analog and digital photography, experiments with Lomography, Polaroid and photographic enlarger. I created my own photo projects in the genre Art Fashion, participated in exhibitions, cooperated with designers, stylists, models. I became a member of the Union of Photo Artists of Russia. At some point, photography was not enough for me. Desire to realize my aesthetic sense became extremely high. In 2013, the path to my childhood dream of becoming an architect began. Now I am an interior designer, and furniture is a small architecture.
How did you become a designer?
I am an aesthet, and seeking of beauty is my main feature. I have a lot of beauty inside, and it has always been important for me to implement it, to give it shape. I feel the color, the light, the composition, the geometry. Earlier I was engaged in photography, but then design came in my life. I am into that. I like to make the world more beautiful.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
I think it would be reasonable to even call it fate. And it happened at the right time by itself. Perhaps evolution needs my DNA as a designer.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
First of all, I am an interior designer and I like designing spaces. Most of all I am interested in commercial interiors because they are more conceptual in their core. Exactly conceptual interiors I can fill with pieces of furniture designed by me specially for a particular space. Exactly author furniture makes interior unique.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
Time makes a good design a really good design. Really good design is not behind the times.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
A good design should be comfortable, durable and beautiful. Quality things grow old beautifully. And design icons do not become obsolete at all.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
Carlo Scarpa, Gio Ponti, Frank Lloyd Wright, Gerrit Rietveld, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Tadao Ando.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
For a designer, it's very important to see a lot, because everything you see sticks deep inside, and then it transforms into something new. I do not think you need to do something special with yourself, search for some inspiration specially to create an object. Because everything new is a mutation and you are not able to affect it. All you need is to be in tune with it and to accumulate different aesthetic experience. But sometimes you need to reset your mind to zero, become empty to create something new.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
All that surrounds us is design. Design is the use of new technologies, co-creation under the guidance of nature. We complement the beauty of nature, adding our own spirit to it. Design is functional art which must be beautiful and comfortable. It is a practice task solution in a beautiful and contemporary way.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
My dearest lecturer in the history of architecture and interior, who spotted me. She believes in me and always supports.

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