Cibelle Costa Barbosa

Specialized in Interior Design.

Cibelle Costa Barbosa

About Cibelle Costa Barbosa

  • Winner of 3 A' Design Awards.
  • Specialized in Interior Design.
  • Original Design.
  • Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
  • All Designs
  • Architecture
  • Interior
Cobogos House Residential Project

Cobogos House Residential Project

Architecture Design

Casa da Varanda Residential

Casa da Varanda Residential

Interior Design

Master Suite Country House

Master Suite Country House

Interior Design


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Interview with Cibelle Costa Barbosa

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?
During all my life I have been in touch on Art. As a child, the freehand drawings, the harmony of the classical piano music and the ballet shoes were already part of my history. Choose to be a designer was natural for me.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
My company has a compact team but very talent and efficient. We work in residential, commercial and corporative projects, constructions, planning and design consulting on line.
What is "design" for you?
Design is a soul´s expression, as well as the music, the painting and all the art´s manifestations.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
A Basketcenter Mall, a thematic mall that I project in my city, brazilian capital of Basketball. It begins to be built this year of 2020.
When do you feel the most creative?
When I begin a new project. A lot of ideas come with a great velocity. It´s an amazing process.
Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
I always consider the human aspect of the project, who will occupate the space, for what and why the building will be construct.
What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
I generally see the built constructed in my imagination, the people using the space. I visualize all the architectural forms and the environment. It´s like the project is ready. I feel gratitude and love when I design.
What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
I feel more gratitude and a lot of responsibility how the people will use each projected space. It´s like a son that was born and you have to take care of him.
What makes a design successful?
I think the success begins in the mind. A good design is completed when it comes with passion, empathy, emotions and good intentions.
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
I consider who will use this space, what kind of emotions I feel when I saw the fist time, what kind of materials were used, the harmony of the elements, pieces and objects, the durability of the materials chosen, the susteinable of the project´s concept.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
The most important responsibility of a designer is the possibility of change the behavior of a community and how the project could transform the environment around, how the project involve the people and inspire to be better than before.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
Design will become increasingly important. People are in need, they want to be cared for, welcomed, embraced and involved by the environment that shelters them.
When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
My last exhibition was in August 2019. I´m going to prepare another exhibition to the end of 2020.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
I stimulate my creativity through study, travel, research, visiting art galleries, museums, as well as through music, art, meditation.
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 style is an affective and humanized design, that use natural elements composed with susteinable materials. A design that welcomes, engages, preserves memories and always maintains contact with nature.
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?
Brazil is a growing country with great creative potential. Access to local art, music, history and culture, favors the creation of a design focused on these aspects. What you need is a more sustainable look to protect natural resources.
How do you work with companies?
First, I like to know the company's rules for starting any job. We do a very thorough interview to find out her expectations regarding our work. After that we will interact with respect and efficiency.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
it must first analyze its learning capacity, its relationship skills, its effective production capacity and its desire to always offer the best for the company.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
First step when starting any design is to physically analyze the entire area we have to work with and assess the needs of the project. After that I set up a flow chart and study of masses. This is the birth of yet another project.
What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
The kitchen, the dining room, the living room, the bedroom, the external area.
Can you describe a day in your life?
My day is always challenging. Starting by reconciling my work, countless professional commitments to domestic tasks, children, husband and personal activities. Every day is a new beginning and I feel like an opportunity to idealize, produce and make a difference in the world.
Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
The first thing to a successful way is having a professional ethic. Respect the people you live with. A successful professional path is not based only in talent, emotional control is often more important than an excellent design. Make your profession a love affair, don't just use it to earn money.
From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Positives: working on ideas, creating something new and expanding the mind. Every day we have new challenges. Creating spaces for people is a great gift for me. Do and construct something that was once just a thought. Always be learning, taking courses to improve, researching to know about new technologies and structure systems. Negative points: Some projects created will not be carried out. Being responsible for the work of other professionals, demanding punctuality and efficiency, an arduous task of production control. Find out an efficient team to construct the building exactly as the project design.
What skills are most important for a designer?
Creativity, flexibility, versatility, sensibility, empathy, historic and cultural knowlegde.
Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
The time during the design is relative. Ideas often flow quickly but must be matured. Time should be monitored like other creative tasks.
How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
It depends on the type and complexity of the project. In general, the main idea comes quickly, on the same day as the beginning, but it changes throughout the project.
What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
Can I leave my dream in your hands? And I answer that I will take care of him with all attention, affection and responsibility.
What was your most important job experience?
There are several important projects. However, I highlight a housing condominium for college students and the a Basketcenter Mall,
What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
Commercial projects as they are more challenging and interesting.
What are your future plans? What is next for you?
I moved for US and I want to work in a good design company or work as a partner with other design offices.
Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I work with my design team on distance, I´m in US and my team works in Brazil. Conferences and meetings are happening on line.
Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
I designed a Basket Center Mall in Brazil, with a thematic architecture. The project was inspired in Basketball elements and the plan is beginning the construction during this year.

Extended Interview with Cibelle Costa Barbosa

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I began my studies in Architecture at PUCCAMP - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (The Pontifical Catholic University Campinas Campus), Campinas, SP, Brazil. Later, I transferred to the Franca University, SP where I graduated and decided to settle down in 1996, and where I conceived my first professional architectural features. Some years later, in 2006, I was postgraduated in Project Management by de FGV (Getulio Vargas Foundation) at city of Ribeirão Preto/SP.
How did you become a designer?
My trajectory as an architect and urban planner started in my childhood. As a child, my love for the arts was expressed through freehand drawing, classical piano and ballet lessons. I have ever been a lover art and become an architect provide me express all my feelings and my artistic side through my work.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
The choice flows naturally because I was always in touch on draws and creative activities.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
I have designed a lot of residences, commercial establishment and interior design of them. Now, I want to design more public spaces like malls, theaters, art galleries, museums as well.
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
The main point is working on ethic thoughts and attitudes, respecting other professionals, being humble and kind with your team, and designing with passion and love.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
a good designer does things according to the expectations of his clients. A great designer exceeds all the expectations of his clients.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
The projects´concept and the main ideas make the design good one. Understanding the intention of the project, if it reaches the users´needs, if it respects and harmonizes with the surroundings, which materials were used to construct it, and finally if it has any kind of beauty and balance´s proportions as well.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
A good design gives back the investment through a quality space, comfort, functionality and beauty.
What is your day to day look like?
I would design any kind of space that could inspiring people to be better, a space that makes people thinking about good feelings and positives vibrations, a space that could heal people, transforming the energy through the architecture, using scents, colors, shapes, sounds. I really would design for Disney World.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
A hospital that brings much more than functionality, a space that allows treat and heal people using an Affective Architecture
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
The starting point is taking a good briefing, making good questions, to get the right answers. The project translate the needs, thoughts and dreams of the clients.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
Zaha Hadid, Oscar Niemeyer, Frank Gehry, Daniel Libeskind and Kenzo Tange.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
At first, becoming better people. The design only reflects what people has inside.

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