Ghazaleh Abbasian

Specialized in Furniture Design.

Ghazaleh Abbasian

About Ghazaleh Abbasian

Ghazal has been working for 15 years. Its main activity is focused on architecture. However, thinking to the projects from different aspects which fulfill the customer’s need is always our certain desire. Thus, the intention was applied specifically in designing a product such as a chair. Monarc is designed with vision to create flexible atmosphere where people come together. It was intended to consider a chair in a different way in which all parts can be adjusted to adapt to multiple functions.

  • Winner of the A' Design Award.
  • Specialized in Furniture Design.
  • Original Design.
  • Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
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Interview with Ghazaleh Abbasian

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?
My interest in creating new things and thinking in a different way has always been strong. That is why I have been working while studying at the university. Being honest, I enjoyed experiencing a wide range of activities in my life, but after deciding to study architecture I decided to concentrate on this field.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
Based on various projects, I work independently and join other teams.
What is "design" for you?
Design involves creating an environment that meets people's physical, emotional, and cultural needs.
What kinds of works do you like designing most?
It is not my intention to specialize in a specific field. Each subject that impresses me and causes me to think about doing something new is my goal.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
The most satisfying design, regardless of whether it is a product or interior design, or even designing a building, is one that causes me to feel tranquility when I am using it or being present in it for a prolonged period of time. I should feel better after experiencing that moment.
What was the first thing you designed for a company?
Initially, I was supposed to make a building model for a company. However, they trusted me and let me design the plans and the building facade.
What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
Due to its flexibility in forming different shapes, wood is my favorite material.
Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
For me, aesthetics as well as functional aspects are of utmost importance.
What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
The process of creation is occurred by pure freedom, as there is no limitation or judgement.
What makes a design successful?
The success of a design depends upon addressing the customer's needs in the designing process.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Designers have a great deal of responsibility in society and the environment. Developing a new idea that has a minimal negative impact on the environment and also meets the needs of the users requires a thorough understanding of different aspects in order to promote current living standards.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
Artificial Intelligence technology with its rapid development will be of great assistance in the design process, as it will allow access to the wide range of imaginary ideas and produce the best one to achieve the ideal results.
When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
The last one was the Kioskedia Design Awards, Iran, and the next will be the Exhibition of the A' Design Award.
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?
The multifunctional design style is my favorite. It is my goal to engage users in the creation of their own space by using products and spaces that are flexible.
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?
Iran, Tehran. I always try to think globally in order to adapt my ideas to all people with different cultural heritages.
How do you work with companies?
It is always beneficial for me to work as a team on projects. My horizons will be expanded by making relationships with other people and having the opportunity to experience other things.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
When selecting a good designer, it is important to take into account their calmness, flexibility, and eagerness to provide quality service.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
Paying attention to the client's needs, developing ideas, consulting with team members, promoting the idea, meeting with the client and letting them know the final decision, finalizing the design, and completing final documents.
What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
Chair, laptop, telephone table, furniture tables, and a lampshade.
Can you describe a day in your life?
Being grateful for the opportunity to start a new day, to work with computers, to learn, to exercise, and to sometimes enjoy nature.
Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Believing in yourself and having self-confidence are vital keys to success.
From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
As a designer, your personal and professional lives are intertwined. It is true that when you are involved in a project, your mind is constantly working to solve problems, even in your dreams. Nevertheless, being a designer offers the opportunity to determine the quality of life for others.
What is your "golden rule" in design?
It is possible to upgrade people's taste by designing something that is more comfortable.
What skills are most important for a designer?
The ability to bring together all ideas in the mind and make a unique outcome from all the ideas.
Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
A variety of software is used for 3D modeling, rendering, and making final presentations.
Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
Teamwork will provide an opportunity to share responsibilities among all members. Therefore, each person would have more time for extra tasks. Nevertheless, working as an individual designer means dedicating most of the day to the project, which is an undeniable fact.
How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
It definitely depends on the size and complexity of the project. The majority of my time will be spent designing in 3D modeling and its subsequent process.
What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
While teaching at the university, I was frequently asked: "Would it be more appropriate to design from plans to final form or vice versa?".
What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
I would like to implement myself the projects I have designed and gradually shape the final form.
What are your future plans? What is next for you?
Providing more ideas for international design awards, designing new projects, and establishing contacts with other international designers for future collaborative projects.
Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
Currently, I develop my designs on my own, but I am always optimistic about the results of teamwork and I plan to have my own team in the near future.
Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
The design and implementation of a villa in Iran is currently underway. You will hear more about it in the near future.

Designer of the Day Interview with Ghazaleh Abbasian

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
Sure, I hold a Ph.D. in architecture, and I have been learning and working in architecture for several years.
How did you become a designer?
When I chose mathematics as my subject in high school, I was certain that I should continue my studies in architecture or civil engineering. Both of these topics appealed to me, and during these years I focused both on designing and implementing.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
I begin by thinking about the existing problems I encounter and the methods I should use to resolve them. My next step is to seek out new and innovative approaches to routine problems. Upon receiving some clues, I provide some sketches, using a computer to model the basic form and attempting to promote it to the desired result. For renderings, I always prefer to use a computer.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
Whenever I design, I visualize the final result and keep it in my mind as I progress toward my destination. Since you know you will be delighted with the result based on previous experience, you enjoy the entire process to reach the final destination.
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
In addition to my work, I have been involved in other activities such as sports, music, and calligraphy during all these years. I learned from these activities that success cannot be attained at a glance. It requires years of patience and hard work in order to reach a reasonable level. My design journey has been like a real journey; I know where I want to go, but I must pass through the unknown route with all its ups and downs in order to reach my goal.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
When you are involved in the design process, you will grow since the process of creation involves finding solutions to many issues at once. Despite not knowing the type of project I will work on in the future, the only thing I am committed to is that my design must meet the customer's expectations.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
Success does not occur overnight. So, be patient and do not give up after receiving the first “no” and be persistent in learning.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
If you have an idea in your mind, please do not hesitate to express it. Make sure that for every idea in which you are inspired, there are many people who are eager to hear what you have to say.
What is your day to day look like?
A daily routine for me includes spending time in the morning being grateful for the opportunity to start a new day, working with computers, learning, exercising, and sometimes being in nature.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
Generally, I strive to be flexible in the face of new trends. However, I prefer to maintain my own style and make the most of the positives in other projects.
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
A well-designed product or project will meet the needs of the majority of its potential users in addition to other design elements, such as aesthetics, user friendliness, tranquility, etc. It will not be possible to achieve this immediately unless the users are assessed over a period of time.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
This is the moment when the importance of teamwork becomes apparent. In working individually, there is always the possibility of generating new ideas, as well as a strong desire to promote the current design. By benefiting from the collective mind of a team of individuals with differing perspectives, we can be more certain that the final outcome will be completed as expected. The designing procedure should, however, be free of bias.
What is your biggest design work?
The most important projects I experienced is designing an emergency shelter in the wake of a disaster which led to the granting of a patent certificate. My primary concern was finding some solutions for homeless individuals following natural disasters. It was vital that the entire process of adjustment be completed as quickly as possible by the least amount of people. Having a modular deployable structure is a key element to accomplishing this goal.
Who is your favourite designer?
Although there are a number of professional and well-known designers around the globe, I have always been impressed by Santiago Calatrava.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
No matter where you live, life is full of beauty. For designers who have a keen sense of detail, each place on earth has its own inspiration. There is no doubt that music plays an important role in my designs. In my opinion, a good design has the first impact on society when people experience a positive feeling while spending time at that location. My own mentality has been affected by this factor, which has led me to become more concerned about the places I live. It is now important to me that materials and colors are used correctly in order to achieve a sense of tranquility.
Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
Currently, I develop my designs by myself, but I am optimistic about the outcome of teamwork. I do not believe in putting ranks and each member plays a significant role in the development of the company. As a result, each member of a team is expected to be flexible and respectful of other viewpoints in order to reach a single solution while taking into account all viewpoints. In my opinion, one of the most important characteristics of a good designer is that he or she is responsible and sympathetic towards the project.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
It is my intention to be competent enough with my designs to create spaces and products that meet the demands of the users and provide them with satisfaction.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
It was my first time attending the A'Design Award. Although I had little knowledge of the process, I was impressed by the support team and their valuable assistance in promoting my presentation along the way. Additionally, it is a good opportunity to discover other designs from around the world. Participating in this competition was one of my best decisions, and I look forward to having the opportunity to do so again in the future.

Extended Interview with Ghazaleh Abbasian

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I hold a Ph.D. in architecture. I was impressed by new information while studying a master's degree in architectural technology, which made me think differently about the spaces around me. As a result of that period of my life, I possess my current attitude and accomplishments.
How did you become a designer?
I am passionate about being creative and bringing the ideas in my head to life.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
Since I am an architect, I have the ability to provide everything related to this field, from designing a product to designing a building.
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
It is important for them not to become bored with learning new subjects. Individuals should express themselves based on their own ideas and attitudes rather than follow other ideas blindfolded.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
Great designers try to meet the needs of most future users as well as other design aspects. However, a good designer may focus solely on the aesthetics.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
An evaluation of a good design cannot be achieved at a glance, but only after it has been assessed for a period of time. Customer satisfaction after having deep experience and being still satisfied can be considered to be a good design.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
Durability. Investing in a good design is more than just purchasing a product. It is an investment in the feeling you have when you use a particular product. It is therefore worthwhile to invest in a good design.
What is your day to day look like?
People are struggling with many crises around the world. The issue of helping others is my top priority if I have the time.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
In terms of accommodations, I would like to achieve an outcome that would benefit not only the people of my country, but all people worldwide. That is something I will certainly do.
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
There is no secret to be revealed. Whenever I aim to provide better service to others in every job, instead of just making money, I will achieve significant results.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
Analyzing each design will provide you with valuable insights that will help you get inspired. My personal preference is not to follow a specific designer. I prefer, however, to find positive aspects in each design I encounter. Nevertheless, I have always been impressed with Calatrava's work.
What is your biggest design work?
Currently, I am interested in following parametric designs with their outstanding results in every field from fashion to architecture.
Who is your favourite designer?
I have a patent for an emergency shelter designed for post-disaster situations. For me, it was important that the entire adjustment process be accomplished quickly by the least number of people. A modular deployable structure is the most effective means of accomplishing this goal.
Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
Being a pilot is my dream because it is associated with huge creations for flight dreams.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
Design is the process of creating an environment which meets the people's physical, emotional, and cultural needs.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
The greatest supporter in my life has been God, followed by my parents, who have provided me with welfare and tranquility to keep me focused on my goals, and finally my perseverance in achieving those goals. Moreover, my sister's support throughout the entire process was undeniable, especially during times when I was feeling demotivated.

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