Since childhood, I had the passion to create something. I simply had a lot of fun making stuff and my main focus was always based on art. I did a lot of paintings and drawings and then started with sculpting. Building scale models, was especially fascinating for me and over the years I made lots of scale sceneries that represented my thoughts or stories of my mind. Later, I discovered woodworking and I was really interested in woodturning. I was amazed on the beauty of wood and I noticed you can make and build almost anything yourself when you have the right tools and skills. A final component made me fall in love with furniture design. Once I had the ability to apply different kinds of woodworking techniques, I concentrated more and more on the appearance of each piece as well as one of the most important aspects of furniture design: the functionality. I taught everything myself and just simply tried a lot of different things until I had the right skills and I was happy with the results. For about 5 years, I develop many different types of furniture and there lots of great ideas in my mind that I would like to work on in the future. I went to higher technical engineering school and I got a good overall comprehension for technical issues but I noticed that I am just simply more drawn to creative challenges and that I love to design and make object of art. To be honest, I never really thought that I will once make a living as a furniture designer although creating art and design was always my passion. But I think you should go for it and follow your dreams!
"Moritz Proell Design" is all about contemporary and modern furniture design. The main focus is based on the unique idea and the language of form as well as the composition of colours, textures and materials. New ways of thinking make it possible to lift the boundaries between functional objects and works of art in order to create extraordinary and elegant pieces of furniture. The combination of all these elements gives each object its distinctive appearance. All products are handcrafted in local manufactures which ensures precision and high quality for a long lifespan.
For me personally, design means combining art and function. Design helps us to improve the way we live, developing new things and creating order. In comparison to art, design needs to fulfil a certain task. And that makes it often very hard to combine these two elements in one products, no matter what it is. Finding the right balance between art and functionality makes “good” design. As an example, a chair might look outstanding but if is not comfortable, it cannot be used at all. Whereas on the other hand, no one likes to use or buy a very comfortable chair that looks odd or bulky. Also, the user-friendliness for certain items is as important as its appearance. These aspects make design and the process of creating design so interesting because you have to keep so many aspects in mind.My goal is to fade away the boundaries between art and design in order to create pieces of furniture that are one of kind and have not previously existed in this form before.
I mostly concentrate on designing pieces of furniture used for storage. You have a lot of freedom concerning the design and the overall shape and materials. Of course, the function is essential, but you don’t have to focus on things like comfort or standardized dimensions. And there are so many different types of storage solutions like bookshelves, sideboards, racks, cabinets – it never gets boring.
Well, there is no “favourite design” for me. I have to say that it doesn’t really matter which brand it is, who designed and created the object or when it was made. But there are certainly pieces that I’d like to call “good design”. The look as well as the functionality must be right and of course it is very subjective and personal if you like a certain piece of design or not. I especially like design that is thought through, offers a clever solution and is something different than most other products in this field do. It must protrude and be elegant as well.
It is wood. You can do so many different things with it and it is quite easy to work with. The beautiful grain and the variety of types of wood has fascinated me since my first experiences in woodworking.Youtube has helped me a lot to learn certain techniques and to develop new techniques or discover new materials.This might sound oldschool but I am not the biggest fan of CNC-machines or 3D-printers. I like to do things the traditional way and the craftsmanship is something very valuable which can be always reflected and seen in the final product. But on the other hand, modern machines enable us to create amazing things which is really fascinating as well.
Definitely at night. The best ideas always come late at night, even sometimes when I am already in bed. I generally prefer working in the afternoon and evening. I can just simply concentrate better and I prefer getting up late anyway.
This depends on the project I am working on. Sometimes the overall appearance is more important than the function and sometimes it is the other way round. When I design something on my own, I always try to pay the same amount of attention to each step no matter how much time it takes to cover each of the design aspects. And sometimes your client tells you where to focus on and what is especially important. This makes the design process so interesting because you have to keep so many different aspects in mind until the design is completed.
When I start with a new design, I am always very passionate about it. Sometimes, an idea pops up to my mind and I instantly start sketching. It can be very fun and sometimes it even works as some kind of a stress release. But it can a bit frustrating as well if you can’t reach your goals or if you can’t fulfil a certain task. But I never give until I am happy with the final result.
I am usually very satisfied, proud and happy. Knowing that you have just created a fully functional as aesthetic piece of furniture completely on your own which can be seen as an object of art as well is a very satisfying feeling. Only if the design does not look or work as expected although you have put hundreds of hours into it, makes me feel disappointed and a bit angry because I know I could have done better. Then, I try again and keep on going until I like the result. But the amount of work you put into it always pays off!
In the end, it is always up to the viewer if it is a successful design or not. Sometimes you just simply have an awesome idea and the first sketch you make doesn’t need any improvements no more. Whereas, it can also happen that you spend a lot of time finding the right proportion, dimension, materials, colours and so on. You can’t really start a project having in mind that the design has to become successful – it either happens or not.
It differs depending on the product but in general I first consider the overall appearance and look (proportions, materials, colours, textures), the functionality, the user-friendliness, the comfort and the attention to details.
Design helps us to improve the way we live, developing new things and creating order. Our responsibility is to provide and develop products for society that improve the way we live and also make our life a bit brighter by adding beauty to useful and everyday-items.
Difficult to say. I think the focus will even increase in the field of design based on technology whereas the market of “conventional” design might also grow the same time.
This can vary a lot. Sometimes an idea simply comes to my mind. But often, the best way to start a new design is to just simply sit down at the desk and start drawing. When I travel or visit a place like a big city I always walk around with my eyes open. You get a lot of impressions and inspirations can come from almost anywhere and anything. Of course, furniture fairs are also a good way to find inspiration but you might unknowingly copy a design or parts of it. My first priority is to create designs based completely on my own ideas and I would never ever copy anything from someone else. And of course, nature can be a great source of inspiration. It is also a wonderful place to relax and collect yourself to be able to stay focused and concentrate on the essential things. It has also happened a few times, that I fall in love with a certain material or that I especially love a certain combination of colours or shapes and forms which I would really like to incorporate in a new design. I’d like to add, that some designs are simply based on a certain function or task which makes the process usually a bit easier.
Contemporary and modern with a minimalistic approach. I am just simply interested in new and modern things that’s why I like to create pieces in that style. The characteristic of my style is that the piece has to offer something new which no one had done before in this form. The main focus is based on the unique idea and the language of form as well as the composition of colours, textures and materials. It can be also its innovative function or the mechanism which makes the piece interesting. New ways of thinking make it possible to lift the boundaries between functional objects and works of art in order to create extraordinary and elegant pieces of furniture.
I live in the third biggest city of Austria called Linz. Austria is a small country with its very own traditions and lifestyle. I love my country and especially the beauty of the mountains. It is a country of freedom where everyone has great chances to follow their passions. Also, in a city, you get to know many different people, see how quickly things can change and what the latest invention are. I think these aspects have mainly influenced my designs and style that I feel free to come up with innovative ideas and that I don’t necessarily have to follow a certain trend.The advantage of living here is definitely that there are plenty of amazing places you can go when you need to take rest and find some inspiration. The nature is a very important part of my life and I really enjoy doing outdoor sports. I am not sure If there are many cons about living in this country – maybe you get distracted easily by the beauty of your surroundings.
I mostly do B2B contracts which means I display my pieces of furniture in interior shops and I earn money by selling them the pieces for a purchase price. I also work together with architects and interior designers so that they use my pieces of furniture as part of the interior. Either they buy one of my products directly from me or they arrange contacts and get a commission therefore. As far as the design is concerned, I do everything on my own. So, the sketching process and the planning is done by myself.
Maybe a good way would be to call for a competition and every participant has to design something about the same topic. A job interview afterwards helps the company to get further information and a personal impression about the applicant.
Once I have an idea which can occur in many different ways (see question 18), I usually sit down at my drafting table or desk and start working on that idea. I draw a lot of sketches by hand until I reach a point where I don’t want to go any further. The rough design is already done at this point but all details still have to be figured out. In most cases, I don’t care about materials or colours yet. Now, I think about the product more in detail and add important element or reduce some parts – I make sure everything works and that the proportions look right. Then, I usually start drawing the product on the computer although am still at the stage of sketching. You can quickly create renderings and compare different design options. Colours, materials and textures are added as well. But often, I do that step using hand drawings and markers. It depends on the project and my mood. This is often the most fun and try to use many different techniques for each project. The amount of time that goes into this step always differs as well. Sometimes you are done within a few hours and sometimes it takes weeks to finish sketching a design. The second step is to work out details and also to think about the production process. Detailed plans are drawn on the computer.And the last step is to build at least one prototype in order to test the functionality and the overall appearance and look. Usually some changes and improvements have to be made until the product is finally done.After that, I work on the calculation and define a fair prize for the product.
a beautiful sculpted wall-clock which design is based on the clocks of the painting “Die zerrinnende Zeit” by Salvador Dalí, the carpet in my living room incorporating different geometric forms, a classy and cosy rocking chair next to my bookshelf, an orange press of my kitchen utensils, a vintage scale;I also really appreciate the design of my Nespresso coffee machine and the shape of the iPhone 6.
I work independent which means I can choose the working time and free time myself. I usually get up late and start working at around 9 or 10 in the morning. Then, I work on different things like new designs, contracts, organisational issues or meet up with clients. I like to pay attention to a healthy diet and enjoy cooking myself. I always work until late in the evening or night – that’s the time when I am the most creative and productive. But of course, I don’t work seven days a week. When I feel I need to take a day off, I do so and I try to keep a good balance between work and leisure time. Although my job is my passion I try to keep the following in mind: “Work to live” and “don’t live to work”. Spending time with my friends and doing sports is essential to me and keeps me going.
It is a very creative job and have a lot of freedom referred to the working process and tasks – that’s what I love about it the most. You can work independent and experiment a lot as well. The negative part of being an independent designer is that it might be hard to get contracts and that it is a bit risky business since there many other competitors in the field.
being creative/curious/optimistic, thinking outside the box, coming up with ideas and solutions, never give up, there are no problems – only tasks, staying focused, paying attention to every step for each project, remain faithful to your style but also experiment with new techniques and ways to approach your designs
my drafting table, many different types of black-ink pens (I don’t like pencils since I want ever thought and every line to been seen on paper), lots of Copic-Markers, a few rulers (although I don’t use them very often at all), material samples, sketchbooks with different types of paper, a big desk including my laptop with an additional screen and a digital drawing pad as well as a printer, earphones (very important for the creative process), software: SketchUp, ArchiCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign, a big shelf with design books & magazines
I usually choose my projects on my own so I am always very passionate and enthusiastic about the designs that I am working on which means it doesn’t matter to me if it takes a lot of working hours to complete. I like to stay up late and also work late at night. There are weeks, where I stay very focused and work a lot and during that time I sometimes don’t have much leisure time. But on the other hand, there are times where I do lots of sports and leisure activities or meet my friends and family. I mostly can arrange my work schedule myself and if I feel like I need to take a day off, I do so.
I can’t answer that in general - it depends on the project. Sometimes a project is completed within a few weeks and there are projects that take months to finish. It probably takes me an average time of two months to complete a piece of furniture.
I enjoy the most designing pieces of furniture that’s why I became a furniture designer. I mostly focus on interiors used for storage – these are the most fun because you can be the most creative in my opinion.
I am currently focusing on my own business and I try to get recognition of my brand and my products. Raising awareness for my pieces of furniture is the main goal right now. Increasing the sales is my plan for the future. And of course, I also like to design new pieces – I am already working on a new collection.
Well, I am always sketching a lot and there are many very interesting designs that I might implement in the future for the new collection. But for now, I am concentrating on sales and marketing.
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I actually started my business as an independent furniture designer this year and I have already won a some very interesting contracts and sold a couple of pieces of my own collection. During the past year I spent a lot of time on preparing my business and the same time completing my first collection which already consists of 17 pieces. My goal was to offer a great variety of furniture types as well as styles but the focus is on contemporary and innovative furniture design. But I have spent almost my whole life creating different types of artworks. I have always been very curious and interested in making something by using all sorts of materials and a great variety of techniques. I did a lot of painting and especially sculpting when I grew up and I was fascinated by the creative process. The final result and the aesthetics as well as the proportions and materials always played a big role in my works of art. Everything I do is taught by myself and I love to try out new things on my own. Sometimes, things turn out different or something doesn’t work out as planned but by doing so I learned so much. During my adolescence, I spent a lot of time creating scale models and realistic sceneries. I developed certain working skills and discovered even more materials and techniques. But one essential aspect finally led me to furniture design: functionality. I wanted to design and make object that are not only appealing to the eye, but also have a use to it.
I love art, design & architecture! This is something that hasn’t change since I was a little child and like I said before, I have always been fascinated by the creative process. The satisfaction of the making-process and seeing the final result is my inner power to try out new things and come up with innovative and unique ideas and projects. It all started a few years ago when I got into woodworking and I loved the natural beauty of the wood and how versatile this material actually is. In order to be able to build all my prototypes on my own and to have the ability to combine different materials, I tried out all sorts of things in the making process in my own small workshop in the cellar of our house. It has been about six years since I started making furniture and now I own a studio with all the necessary machines and tools to build the prototypes of the pieces of furniture I design. In my workshop, I develop new products for my upcoming collection as well as my clients. Once everything works out fine and all details are well thought out, they are produced in local manufactures which ensures precision, high quality and a long lifespan. In comparison to the past, where I had a lot of fun during the process of making, I now focus on the design and the user-friendliness of each piece and I try to implement something new in every object. I graduated in a technical engineering school where we also had some architectural subjects but mostly the education was based on calculations and technology-orientated subjects. I was much more drawn to the creative side and since I already had a lot of experience in arts and design I decided to start my own business as a furniture designer.
When designing a new piece of furniture, one of the most important things to me personally is to come up with something new and innovative. I never want to copy anything existing or get inspiration by other projects or designers. Being innovative means to work on ideas and develop pieces of furniture which have not existed yet and that are special. There needs to be a part of every product which makes it interesting and unique. The same time, the whole piece must look elegant and have a distinctive appearance. Furthermore, it is important to meet the requirements when designing a new product. Either they are given by the client or when I design something on my own, I try to think about the essential aspects of the object. Is it about practicability and should the sideboard have a lot of storage space for instance? Is it the overall look what only matters or are there any requirements concerning the materials? These are just a few examples. Moreover, proportions are extremely important. Of course, materials and textures make a piece come to life but if the structure itself and the dimensions are not right, it will not be appealing to the eye. Before I use any computer program, I always start with sketching and making drawings by hand. That’s the best way to brainstorm, bring an idea to paper and to play around with different shapes. It is quick and easy. You develop your own style and it is the most fun part of each project. Once I am happy with the result, I start drawing 3D models on my computer. Mostly, I use simple programs that are easy to use and where I get quick results. As a designer, you need to have a good imagination so I think it is not too important to have the most expensive software and create the best renderings especially not when you work on projects on your own. The final physical result is what matters. Sometimes, I also create scale models, test out certain techniques or make samples to see how the piece will look in the end.
When I start with a new design, I am always very passionate about it. Sometimes, an idea pops up to my mind and I instantly start sketching. It can be very fun and sometimes it even works as some kind of a stress release although I also usually feel excited during the design process. It depends on the projects but mostly I enjoy the phase of sketching the most although I also like making the renderings or being in my workshop and building the actual prototype. The initial idea is what sometimes even gives me some kind of a positive rush which makes me keep on working on the project and pushes me to try out new things. I love that kind of feeling when you have something interesting on your mind and once you bring it to paper it turns out to be an extraordinary piece of furniture. What also really satisfies me is the result of each step. Either it is the sketch that I am really happy with or a very realistic looking rendering or the prototype. Especially if the final product works properly and everything looks right and harmonic, it makes me very proud and usually I feel a bit facilitated. But I am a very critical person, so it is often a long journey until every issue is solved. It can a bit frustrating as well if you cannot reach your goals or if you can’t fulfil a certain task. But I never give until I am happy with the final result.
In my leisure time, I do a lot of sports - in particular extreme sports like freestyle skiing or cliff diving. Being in the nature and staying highly focused while doing these type of activities helps me a lot to enter into a very different world. This frees my mind and that way it is much easier for me to be concentrated when I work and when I try to come up with different ideas for new projects. Nature can be a great place to relax, calm down and also even sometimes to find inspiration. I have always been in an environment where I experienced a lot freedom and I have always been able to live my passions thanks to the support of my family and friends.
Right now, I am focusing on sales and marketing. My goal is to be able to have my pieces of furniture displayed in interior shops and to have partnerships with architects and interior designers. I have already got some orders and the feedback is very positive. Since I made a lot of designs for my own collection, I guess I have already implemented some “dream projects” but for the future I would love to do some holistic interior designs and integrate some of my own pieces of furniture.
Well, I have to say that I am also at the beginning of my career but as a piece of advice I would say it is important to prepare everything well if you want to start your own business. Furthermore, stay focused but also sometimes take a break and don’ t overwork yourself, keep on sketching and working on ideas and most importantly be yourself!
Like I said before, don’t overwork yourself. Especially if you want to come up with new and innovative ideas, it is important to sometimes take a break and sometimes enjoy yourself by practising one of your hobbies or maybe going on vacation for a few days. Also, find out when it is the best time for you to work. For instance, I am the most creative at night so I do the office work during the day and do sketching at night – find out what works best for you and do not rely on office hours.
I work independent which means I can choose the working time and leisure time myself. I usually get up not too early and start working at around 9 or 10 in the morning. Then, I work on different things like new designs, contracts, organisational issues or meet up with clients. I like to pay attention to a healthy diet and enjoy cooking myself. I always work until late in the evening or night – that’s the time when I am the most creative and productive. But of course, I don’t work seven days a week. When I feel like I need to take a day off, I do so and I try to keep a good balance between work and leisure time. It works best for me when I sometimes take a day off during the week rather than keeping a fixed working schedule or working for weeks in a row and then being on vacation for two weeks straight. Working on weekends is quite normal for me as well. Although my job is my passion I try to keep the following in mind: “Work to live” and “don’t live to work”. Spending time with my friends and doing sports is essential to me and keeps me going.
I like to inform myself about the latest trends and I attend fairs and read design magazines but when it comes to designing a new piece I stick to my own style. My collection is purely on my own and having a unique style is one of the most important aspects of my design concept. Of course, you might unconsciously get some inspiration from the latest trends especially when it comes to materials and colours but that is something I don’t really care about. If the final design looks elegant, interesting and modern I am usually satisfied.
That is a difficult question and it is very subjective and personal! Sometimes you look at a piece of design and think to yourself: “That looks really good and harmonious.” And I would say it is all about the first impression because you do not get a second chance therefore. If it appeals “right” to the eye and all components are in harmony with each other that might make a “good” design. The proportion play a big role for the design but also materials, colours and textures must be carefully chosen and well thought-through. You need to find the right balance between extravagance and elegance to create a piece which attracts attention but also works as an example for “good design”. But it is not all about the look of a piece which makes it great or not. Sometimes functionality, the user-friendliness or the comfort is as or even more important. It depends on the object or the item. For instance, the aspect of comfort of a chair is at least as high as the overall look because it is a piece of furniture you probably use every day. I would like to add, that I can’t really start a project by having in mind that I want to create a “good design”. Either the final product works as such or not but you will only find out in the end.
Sometimes, that is very hard to define and sometimes it is quite obvious when the design is ready. You usually feel it once everything is thought through and every element can be justified and has a reason for existence. This question is much harder to answer when you make a painting for instance. A piece of furniture usually looks completed once it is done and if it does not, something needs to be overworked. But it is important not to add to many elements to an object since I want to keep a minimalistic style. A design can definitely be complete but there is usually also always room to improve it. Improvement is a good way to make existing designs better but it is essential to stick to the original and not change the overall look or the elements which make up the design. The best way for improvement is to ask people about your product and what they would like to change in order to make the product even better. Feedback and an open ear to costumers is the key. Pieces that receive the most positive feedback are the most successful I would say even if they don’t sell the best or they are not one of your own favourite pieces.
It is the sideboard called “Telescope” which actually won the Bronze A’ Design Award this year. I spent a lot of time on that project and during the design process many issues had to be solved until everything worked out properly. I almost filled a complete sketchbook until the final design was determined. The most difficult and time-consuming part was its mechanism which makes it possible to extend the main body by an additional storage unit in order to meet individual requirements. Once you pull on one side of the body, the other one moves towards the outside in a symmetrical motion as well. Also, certain requirements concerning the strength and stability of the object had to be figured out. In addition to that, the building process was very difficult too because this piece requires many steps to be completed and a lot of different materials are implemented. After countless hours of planning and being in the workshop, I was very proud seeing the final result in front of me. Everything finally functioned the way it should and I really like the overall appearance of the piece especially because of its extendable mechanism which amazes people all the time.
Hard to say. To be honest I don’t really have a single favourite designer. I usually focus more on their works rather than on their person. But architects, designers or artists like Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe, Gerrit Rietveld or Antoni Gaudi are really inspiring because they did something different and tried out new things which was very unconventional at that time. I also think the buildings of Austrian architect Otto Wagner or the works of art by Gustav Klimt are very interesting. When it comes to modern furniture design, the “Haas Brothers” are like really cool and somehow, I kind of fell in love with their style and their works although it is completely different to my own style. Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister is an inspirational person to me because he is different in a very positive way and I like his philosophy. I guess I am more fascinated by courageous design/designers because of their great personality they often have.
I am a very easy-going, positive and optimistic person and I love adventures and trying out new things. The nature is a very important part of my life and I really enjoy doing outdoor sports. When I do sports, I need the adrenaline rush – I always want to push myself. Sports free up my mind and I can completely escape from work which has a very positive effect on my creativity. Being with my friends means a lot to me as well and gives me joy, strength and happiness. Freedom is the most important part of my life. I don’t really stick to a certain day-to-day schedule – I like being spontaneous and not always planning everything. But on the other hand, I can be extremely focused and determined and get a lot of work done within a short period of time. Working efficient and being able to motivate yourself is the key which is important as an independent designer. The best way to do so and get things done is to set yourself goals. Music for instance is a great source for inspiration and especially motivation no matter in which area. I love listening to good music when I do sports, while I draw or while the sketching stage of a new project. But when I need to stay focused and concentrated, a quite environment is important to me. Right now, I live in Linz which is one of the bigger cities in Austria. I love my country and especially the beauty of the mountains. They are great for hiking, climbing, mountain biking, skiing and of course many other things. Austria is a country of freedom where everyone has great chances to follow their passions and that is why I want to live here in the future as well. Growing up and living in a city means you get to know many different people, see how quickly things can change and what the latest invention are. I think these aspects have mainly influenced my designs and style that I feel free to come up with innovative ideas and that I don’t necessarily have to follow a certain trend or style. The advantage of living here is definitely that there are plenty of amazing places you can go when you need to take rest and find some inspiration. I would not consider myself as a traveller but I do like to see other cities and countries. I guess the most inspiring city was Hamburg in Germany. It was the vibe of this place which I really liked. Moreover, this city has introduced many cool projects like urban gardening sharing and has lots of cosy places to meet up and relax. So, design and architecture has I great impact on our social behaviour in my opinion. Good design influences us and the way we live, it makes certain things easier and enhances our freedom. No matter if it is the kitchen tools we use every day, the car which makes it possible to be independent or the mobile phone enabling us countless many things. Design is everywhere and every item is designed so it plays a big aspect in life for all of us which makes the work of a designer so exciting.
Having a good balance between work and your leisure time is a very important part of my business philosophy. Especially as a designer where the quality of your works is based on your creativity, it is vital to be mentally fit. A positive attitude is the key. I don’t have any employees yet so I mostly work on my own (except for my B2B-partners) and the areas of responsibilities is quite big. This means there are lots of other things than just the design process that I have to manage like being a lot in the workshop and my photo studio, doing calculations and all the financial stuff, managing the marketing and PR campaigns, doing sales and meeting with clients and many other things. But on the other hand, I can make all the decisions on my own and the daily work never gets boring because it is always different. I am an open-minded and easy-going person so it is easy to work with me and that is what my business partners really appreciate. It is important to be well prepared for meetings and that you clearly have in mind what your conditions are. When it comes to the design process, I am a very critical person so I prefer doing projects on my own rather than in a team. But I have to say it is great to talk to other designers because you can always learn something new.
With my designs, I try to make people happy by providing them pieces of furniture that improve the way they live and adding something beautiful to their interior. I like to talk to people making them curious about design and architecture and encourage them to just simply make stuff on their own. Trying out new things is fun and gives you joy and satisfaction. I often teach people woodworking techniques in my workshop and they always have a lot of fun in the process of creating something with their own hands. I think it is really great that more and more designers are involved in humanitarian projects because there is such a great need to help people for instance in third world countries. I often donate money to organisations that help people that are in need or protect the environment. Good design can help people and our society in many ways and it has a huge impact on us. For example, medical devices are pieces of design as well and have become a familiar part of everyday life.
I actually learned a lot about myself and my designs by providing all the information of the entries as well as the brand descriptions and the designer interviews. It was definitely an interesting experience and I am planning to take part in the competition next year as well. Gaining some feedback as well by getting a preliminary score is useful and you get to know how competitive your design actually is. Winning an award means a lot to me – it proved the quality of my works which is important to my label and since I am a young designer. In addition to that, it pushes your PR campaign and is good to gain public attention and trustworthiness. Design competitions are very important in my opinion in order to reach a high level of design quality as well as a great variety of different designs. Moreover, it opens new possibilities to designers to become more known and to push their own campaigns. I feel honoured to be announced as the Designer of the Day and I am really happy how my business is going so far. I am very excited what the future will bring!
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