Takis Samartzis

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Takis Samartzis

About Takis Samartzis

Takis Samartzis is a pioneer . His ideas are revolutionary and far beyond the ordinary . He is ahead of his time . He designs from bicycles , sports cars , sportboats, and anything can move to very hi speeds.He is a real "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" .He makes the trials himself of the products he designs and constructs.

  • Winner of the A' Design Award.
  • Specialized in Design.
  • Original Design.
  • Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
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Interview with Takis Samartzis

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 studied mechanical engineering and the design was very interesting. Since childhood, I have been a step in the design of cars and boats, and that has led me to deal with the design of fast and luxurious pleasure boats with a special aesthetic
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
Our company TROPIDA designs and manufactures its products. Its goal is products of high performance and functionality combined with luxurious comfort and excellent quality of construction. Its vision is to contribute to the protection of the environment through the research and application of electrification as a main propellant but also as a hybrid application
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
The most recent and favorite design is COSMIC39 the 12m rib.COSMIC 39 is an evolution among the R.I.B shipyarding.Not only the hull design and costruction , but also the design and the implementation of the deck. I wanted to combine speed with comfort , appealling both the speeders as well as the luxury lovers .
What was the first thing you designed for a company?
The first thing i designed was a 10m rib (20 years ago) , which it turn to be one of the best globaly
What makes a design successful?
A successful project must combine functionality, harmonious aesthetics by eyecaching attention and being able to get into the practical living
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
My aesthetic and if the design find the practical goal which was design for
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Create beautiful and functional products that will not turn into garbage
When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
My last exhibition was in 18 EAST MED YACHT SHOW in ATHENS. The next it will be at DUSSELDORF BOOT at 2020
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
From the nature's movement observation . The wisdom of mother nature is the only think that inspires 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?
My design is agressive, bold,renovative, non convetional, radical.
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?
Greece has deep cultural roots and this inheritance has influenced me deeply.Living in Greece is a previlege.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
A good designer must have pioneering ideas and been able to harmonize these proposals with the purposes for which he has to work for
Can you talk a little about your design process?
I use a platform that puts the data and I try to harmonize the aesthetics without omitting these data
What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
A painting from a Greek famous painter,( MYTARAS) A vintage Jukebox (from 1940), Some plates with Dali paintings, a miniature wooden sculpture of a sailing boat from my grandfather
Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Never give up your dreams.Have free spirit. Dare to do unconvetional things
From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Negative is that you are volnarable of coping your work Positive is that you are connected to the inner child thus you are creative
Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
Simple pencils, rubbers,rullers,sheets of paper. At the next stage i use rhino software,and my desktop
What are your future plans? What is next for you?
My new project is a new 10 m r.i.b with new innovative characteristics

Designer of the Day Interview with Takis Samartzis

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I have 20 years of experience in the sport pleasure craft industry.I have had the opportunity to work with many small companies in Greece .I gave me more time for big projects for TECHNOHULL, where I was a founding member. Now i design and implement my own projects for TROPIDA , my company.
How did you become a designer?
From my childhood I designed products, cars, engines, boats, motorcycles. Growing up, I cultivated this thrill through my studies and began to create my own products which were largely concerned with recreational craft since there was a large field of application in my country.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
First of all, I am inspired by a three-dimensional shape, which I then print on paper with pencil and drawing instruments in three views. It is the first treatment and improvements to make it realistic and functional. Then, with the help of these views, I print it in the 3d program where it takes its final form
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
The most interesting stage of design is when the initial inspiration is adapted to the practical conditions and then I feel very exited when the new product is alive .
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
Little by little, I was wondering how everything works and because I often did not get answers I explained my own explanations, which most of them identified with reality without having the proper knowledge. My next thought was that this can be better and more usable. A designer must have a sense of space, sensation of physical strength, be in a constant observation of natural movements, dare to open new paths by making different things in a different way than the conscious, to let his imaginary freedom, and to dare to support it
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
My inner need to articulate and materialize my ideas so that I create products that will be beautiful and enrich the world. So far, many of my plans and ideas have been implemented, giving me the opportunity to constantly improve them at a practical level. My future plans are to build a 20-meter luxury sports yacht The dream design project is to design a super car and to see to be imlemented
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
They should dare to do what their inner strength dictates. To preserve what they will create because some people , colleagues, or competitors will try to copy it. The best advice is not to underestimate what they have been inspired and never disappointed
What is your day to day look like?
The routine of the day is dying when I notice my projects and find out points that can be improved. When I go back to earlier designs and see how they can be adapted to modern needs.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
Every season dictates its own aesthetic criteria. It is a great mistake, however, for the design to be governed only by them. You get some elements from the moment of the season, but the central idea is always your own, regardless of fashion, οr trends. And in this way, this project can last and succeed.
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
Εach design is done for one purpose. Ιf the project reaches its goal using harmonious aesthetic forms, success is assured Classic mistakes are due to other similar designs that make the designer lose his way.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
A design is never completed. Because the human mind can never reach excellence and perfection. Besides, if a design is perfect, there will not be any more. The implementation needs make the project finish. As soon as the project materializes, the design of the new is begining
What is your biggest design work?
My last design is COSMIC39. Inspired by the dolphin movement ,the flying eagles and the power of the super cars, tailored to make the traveling of the hosts enjoyable. The challenge was to make a very fast R.I.Boat that would make high speeds accessible to everyone without needing special knowledge and demands, while at the same time ensuring the maximum comfort both in the journey and in living on it
Who is your favourite designer?
Iktinos and Kallikrate who built Parthenn of Acropolis in Athens were and will be the greatest architects in the world. From the most modern I would like to know Dali and Pinifarina
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
My favorite city is Milan. Music always influences design because it is an inspiration, and music creates psychic uplifting and delivers sensations and spirit Good design creates delightful emotions and beautiful pictures, facts that refine the soul and have better societies Design has made me happy at every moment of life and has given me the power to fill my mind with new ideas
Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
It's very simple and easy to work with me. I prefer my job to be divided into sectors and everyone to manage his / her own liberty. At the end, the coordinator joins these areas and thus creatively completes the project. To the people I recruit I follow their morality and their spirit The challenges of the profession are to create products in character and the responsibilities are the products to meet the purpose for which they were designed A good designer who will work with me must have fresh ideas that are feasible, to be open minded, to be original, and be pioneer.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
I have designed an ambulance boat for which I am trying to find funding to implement it, to donate it to some of the Greek islands that need it
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
By participate in Α'DESIGN AWARD & COMPETITION a dream project came to life. The recognition of a pioneering project by established judges, each in its kind, has given me the courage and the power to overcome difficulties and has given me hope for a greater distinction in the next project. These competitions offer participants the opportunity for world recognition and contribute to culture by bringing together artists and creators and making their work known throughout the world.

Extended Interview with Takis Samartzis

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I studied mechanical engineering and the design was very interesting. Since childhood, I have been a step in the design of cars and boats, and that has led me to deal with the design of fast and luxurious pleasure boats with a special aesthetic
How did you become a designer?
My love and passion for motor sports and boats motivates me and the fact that what everything i saw was not covered by my aesthetic criteria
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
To dare to observe and evaluate the natural harmony around them and have free spirit
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
A good designer makes sense on the practical side, the great designer combines the practical side with the harmonious and bold aesthetics
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
A successful project must combine functionality, harmonious aesthetics by eyecaching attention and being able to get into the practical living
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
Because they want to have a beautiful and good product that make their world easier
Who is your favourite designer?
All projects are my kids and i cant tell which one is best. Cosmic39 is my favorite
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
If they can understand the natural harmony and integrate their designs into it

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