Ariel Palanzone

Specialized in Computer Graphics Design.

Ariel Palanzone

About Ariel Palanzone

I am a person who tries to contribute to society within the field of design by providing an artistic and personal look. My interests are many and varied, ranging from modern architecture, contemporary art, graphic design and objects/furniture. I have a predilection for minimalist art and design, geometric and surreal art. My style is experimental and I always like to try to do new things and take on new challenges.

  • Winner of 4 A' Design Awards.
  • Specialized in Computer Graphics Design.
  • Original Design.
  • Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
  • All Designs
  • Computer Graphics
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
Organic Series artistic pieces

Organic Series artistic pieces

Computer Graphics Design

Furniture Organics Collection 2022 Conceptual Objects

Furniture Organics Collection 2022 Conceptual Objects

Furniture Design

Lamps Collection Concept Design

Lamps Collection Concept Design

Lighting Design

Serie Dreams Art

Serie Dreams Art

Computer Graphics Design


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Interview with Ariel Palanzone

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?
Since I was little I have been interested in the world of plastic arts, I was always drawing and reading comics. I wanted to be a designer when I finished high school, at that time I saw as a reference a cousin of mine who had his own design company and I wanted to be like him.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
At the moment I work alone and with remote collaborators but I plan to expand and grow the studio.
What is "design" for you?
For me, design is the tool that human beings have to solve people's problems and improve their quality of life.
What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I am very interested in designing objects that, in addition to providing a certain function, also have a great aesthetic added value.
What was the first thing you designed for a company?
My first designs had to do with logos for businesses in the city where I lived. He worked in a small company there while he was in college.
What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
My favorite tool is 3d software because there I can express my ideas very quickly, but I also like to work with real materials such as cardboard and wood to make prototypes and experimental pieces. My idea is to materialize my digital works and one of the technologies that interests me for this is 3d printing.
When do you feel the most creative?
I think that my creativity increases first thing in the morning when my mind is clearest. I also need to be in a quiet environment or listening to relaxing music.
Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
I place a lot of emphasis on valuing the process, since unexpected things, errors or challenges can arise there that enrich the final result of the piece.
What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
When I design I have many sensations, but mainly the freedom and uncertainty in the search for something new. Also feel a tickle in the stomach.
What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
I think the main feeling is pride when seeing it finished, and relaxation, knowing all the effort it took to get there.
What makes a design successful?
I think that this is decided by the passage of time and has a lot to do with the context and how it is assimilated by people. There is something unpredictable there.
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
I think that as Dieter Rams said, good design must be innovative, useful, aesthetic and honest.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
I think that respect for the environment is a fundamental factor and that we must bear in mind more and more, from the moment we think of the idea. We must think of design products in such a way that they affect physical and visual pollution in our society to the least degree possible. We must also use resources that can be recycled and reused.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
I think that design evolves in several directions, and the one that interests me the most is the one that tries to ensure that products do not lose their personal touch and their ability to transmit sensations to users.
When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
My last exhibition was at CMC - Centro Culturale di Milano - in February 2022 and the next one will be in June 2022 at the "Real Fábrica de Tapices" in Madrid, Spain.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
My sources of inspiration are many and varied. Many of them have to do with observing nature and the urban situations that surround me, whether figurative or abstract, such as the shapes that stains have on the walls or cracks in the tiles. Architecture, poetry, abstract painting and contemporary sculpture call my attention. Also going to museums or art and design galleries greatly stimulates my desire to create.
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 think that my style is something unclassifiable since my interests are many and varied. My approach is based a lot on intuition and experimentation. I am also very interested in the composition, the textures and the morphological search.
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 Buenos Aires, Argentina and I think that context influences my process and way of designing. I am not too influenced by the traditions of my country, but the context of social and economic crisis means that one must be creative and improvise with the tools and resources that one has and deal with those limitations.
How do you work with companies?
I work with them remotely through emails or chats. They send me the brief with what they want to do and I prepare a presentation with my proposal for that specific request.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
I think that agencies should give the designer the freedom to propose their own look at their request, so that there is a more personal involvement with the project.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
My process often has to do with "free play", that is, testing and testing until I find a way that I like and that seems to me to be proposing a personal and effective way of communicating the message.
What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
_ The ABC's of the Bauhaus: The Bauhaus and Design Theory _ BAUHAUS by Jeannine Fiedler _ AD magazine _ www.dezeen.com _ www.design-milk.com
Can you describe a day in your life?
i just wake up early, sometimes i do some meditation after breakfast i check emails and start work In my spare time I go for a walk, draw ideas or go to the gym generally at night is when I give more time to develop personal projects The music always accompanies me at all times
Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
I think the best thing they can do is be very observant, develop their sensitivity and their own voice, have a passion for what they do and trust their inner voice. Try to make your work have a soul and your own stamp, to feel proud of what you create.
From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
The positive is the possibility of rethinking the world and proposing new ideas and solutions for people and the negative can be falling into the ego and losing oneself.
What is your "golden rule" in design?
Not lose the passion or the capacity for wonder, preserve the inner child.
What skills are most important for a designer?
I think that curiosity, power of observation, knowing how to listen to the needs of the client and obsessing over details are the most important skills that a designer must have.
Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
My main tool is a pencil and paper, I make a lot of sketches that I then give volume to in 3D software called Cinema 4d or Zbrush. I also use a lot of Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects. I also make models in cardboard or styrofoam to make prototypes of objects and furniture and adjust the shapes and proportions. I use Pinterest or Instagram boards a lot to keep references and inspiration material. Many of them are from the design world of the 1970s, such as Gaetano Pesce, and others are from the world of contemporary art, such as Gerhard Richter.
Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
In my case, it's almost a full-time task. If I'm not thinking about design, I'm thinking about art, haha! I try to set schedules so it's hard for me to disconnect my head from those two issues.
How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
I think it is impossible to establish a standardized time because each object is unique. Many times it happens to me that I return to personal objects or images that I had started a while ago and try to modify and improve them.
What was your most important job experience?
I have worked in several advertising agencies and design studios and I think that the most important thing on a professional level so far was the collaborations with a designer from New York called Alex Proba, since they are always a challenge for me and a learning experience.
What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
I enjoy more the jobs that represent a challenge for me and in which the client gives me the trust, time and enough freedom to make a personal and artistic proposal.
What are your future plans? What is next for you?
I plan to further develop my side as an author designer and at the same time advance in my growth as an artist.
Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I always try to summon collaborators to help me in a specific project, either for a personal project or for a client.
Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
I am developing a series of lamps with the idea that they can soon be put on the market. I also want to launch a series of rugs with personal designs.
How can people contact you?
my email is arielpalanzone@gmail.com my personal page is www.arielpalanzone.onfabrik.com and my instagram is https://www.instagram.com/ariel_palanzone/

Designer of the Day Interview with Ariel Palanzone

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I have been working in the design industry for more than 10 years. I have been a Graphic Designer, Motion Designer, 3D Dedigner and art director for animation in important advertising agencies in my country and internationally. Four years ago I worked as a freelance multidisciplinary designer. Some clients I work with are designers Alex Proba and Kati Forner.
How did you become a designer?
Since I was little I was with a pencil in my hand drawing or building things for my toys. I believe that design and the desire to create are in my DNA and have always accompanied me.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
Most of the time I like to start from pencil and paper sketches, do research and market analysis, write the keywords, relate them and build a concept. Then I take that to the computer, whether it's to build a graphics system, a design piece, or an artwork. In many cases I make models with cardboard or Styrofoam to adjust the proportions by hand and have contact with the material.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
Butterflies feel in the belly. A mixture of uncertainty and anxiety, mixed with the feeling of freedom. There is also amazement at unexpected things in the process, which is the stage that I value the most. For me the process is already the result.
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
I think the main characteristics are curiosity, power of observation and sensitivity. Also the fact of never being completely satisfied, thinking that an extra option can be presented to the client, which has to do with our personal vision about the project.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
I plan to advance in the development of personal objects and furniture for the industry. Bring my renderings to reality, and also parallel to it, continue with my artistic career.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
That they be authentic and curious. Trust in your potential and in materializing your ideas.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
I tell them to always keep moving, projecting into the future and in touch with new trends.
What is your day to day look like?
I wake up in the morning, I try to meditate before breakfast to clear my mind. I start to see my notes, emails and work until noon. Then at about 6 pm I turn off my computer to go for a walk or go to the gym. Music accompanies me at all times. late at night is where I usually spend more time on my personal art and design projects.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
I look at Instagram Behance and Pinterest a lot to keep up with the trends, but I'm afraid I'm not alone with that. I also like to be inspired by art and design references from the 70s and also to go for a walk to get inspired by the city and nature.
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
A good design from my point of view must be functional and at the same time aesthetic, pregnant, last over time, be understandable, honest and be in harmony with nature and the environment.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
It is a difficult question for me to answer because it happens to me very often to return to old projects with the idea of improving them, so I would tell you that my designs are never completely closed.
What is your biggest design work?
It is a difficult question for me to answer because it happens to me very often to return to old projects with the idea of improving them, so I would tell you that my designs are never completely closed.
Who is your favourite designer?
Vasili Kandinski, Piet Mondrian, Marcel Breuer, Josef Albers, Le Corbusier, Milton Glaser, Jorge Luis Borges among others.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
I am a calm person who is very interested in culture and likes to walk around the city and discover things. I always work accompanied by music, from jazz to Rock N Roll, depending on my mood. My favorite city is New York for all the cultural and artistic mixture that this city has. At the moment I am in Buenos Aires, Argentina but I plan to settle in Europe in a short time. Design is always influenced by the context that surrounds it because as designers we are sponges that absorb external stimuli and operate with the elements of their culture. Our job is to understand that culture and find solutions to their problems. We are servants of the people and we must provide them with solutions that improve their quality of life.
Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
I think that my work culture is based on responsibility and commitment to the client. I always try to provide solutions to their specific problems and provide them with an extra quality bonus and try to exceed their expectations. I work alone, but in some projects I look for collaborators to enrich the process and the result.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
I haven't participated in events of this type yet, but I highly value designers who do this type of charity action, and I would like to be part of one of them in the future.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
I think they are a great important showcase to the world, especially for designers from emerging countries like in my case.

Extended Interview with Ariel Palanzone

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I graduated as a graphic designer at the University of Buenos Aires in 2013 and since 2009 I have worked as a Graphic and 3D Designer, Motion Graphics Designer and Art Director for animation. As of 2019 I work freelance for many design and animation studios around the world.
How did you become a designer?
I am motivated by the idea of creating designs that contribute to improving the society in which we live and also being a designer helps me improve myself as a person.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
I am a multidisciplinary designer who can create 3d images to visualize products, design objects or furniture or a brand logo.
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
haha! thank you very much for the compliment. I think that the key is perseverance, believing in oneself and trying to improve day by day.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
wow!! that is difficult to answer. But I think it has to do with that added bonus that those designers have in not seeing design as just a task to solve a specific need of the client, but rather they want that design to be memorable and transcend time.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
I agree with the principles of Dieter Rams who says that good design is honest, beautiful, useful and innovative. Good design must be consistent in its details, understandable and respect the environment. It is a good design when it is taken to its minimum expression, there is nothing to remove or add.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
I think that the value is given by the context, the user. Investing in good design is essential to be able to function and evolve as a society, since design is part of our cultural heritage and speaks of the society of which it is a part.
What is your day to day look like?
I would like to design furniture for big brands in Italy or Germany since they are two schools of design that I respect and admire a lot.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
I would like to design my own house/studio including furniture and interior decoration.
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
I always try to capture a personal vision of the context that surrounds me.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
Marcel Lajos Breuer, Vasili Kandinski, Josef Albers, Frank Gehry, Paul Rand, Massimo Vignelli.
What is your biggest design work?
One of my favorite designers is Milton Glaser, for his innovative and playful way of capturing ideas.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
You can always improve. One must stay in the spirit of learning and seek to learn new things all the time.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
Above all, my parents have been the great emotional support at times when things don't go the way you want. And fortunately I have had many co-workers who have been generous with me and have helped me grow professionally.

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