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I've been drawing for as long as I can remember. I graduated from a secondary technical school of construction engineering and after that I studied at a technical university - industrial design. Study all your life.

Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?

I've been drawing for as long as I can remember. I graduated from a secondary technical school of construction engineering and after that I studied at a technical university - industrial design. Study all your life.

What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?

Nature, culture and society. I love science fiction literature.

Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?

I decided to be a designer. We did some creativity test on a chair at school. After creating it, my professor suggested I try industrial design exams. So I did.

What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?

What also interested me. Furniture, interior, clothing, jewelry, glass, industrial products, graphics.

What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?

Have an open mind and an open heart. Collaboration and support is the main key to realizing ideas.

What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?

Great idea, the X factor

What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?

Timelessness

What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?

Glass objects

What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?

Glass sculptures

What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?

Authenticity

Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?

Le Corbusier, Leonardo da Vinci, Zaha Hadid, Elsa Schiaparelli, Antoni Gaudi, Philippe Starck

What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?

Marcel Breuer / chairs

What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?

The Barcelona chair from Mies van der Rohe

How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?

Be authentic with yourself, dare your intuition.

If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?

Veterinarian

How do you define design, what is design for you?

Everything around us

Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?

My teachers and the wisdom of the people around me.

What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?

Self-doubt

How do you think designers should present their work?

With confidence

What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?

Glass Vases

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

Always be surprised and keep an open mind.

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

People should not expect, they should find the explorer in themselves and let themselves be surprised.

How does design help create a better society?

If a person surrounds himself with things that are timeless and cares for them with love, then that is all.

What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?

I study metallurgical glass technology and the combination of different techniques and materials.

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

Projects where I can fully unleash my imagination and be an explorer.

What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?

aesthetics, joy and more playfulness

Where do you think the design field is headed next?

To nature and amorphousness to compensate cyberspace.

How long does it take you to finalize a design project?

It depends on the complexity of the project

When you have a new design project, where do you start?

By analyzing and determining what I want to achieve.

What is your life motto as a designer?

Dream to reality.

What is the role of technology when you design?

Necessary

What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?

Rhino, Adobe and hand drawing is the key.

What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?

Essential.

What do you wish people to ask about your design?

It can be even bigger.

Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?

Cooperation is the basis, the certainty that I can rely on them.

Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?

I have no specific person, I am inspired by a moment, an idea

Which books you read had the most effect on your design?

I don't have a specific one, I am inspired by new views, materials, a new view of the world.

Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?

Zaha Hadid

How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?

They're cool, it's definitely a road, you're on the right track. I don't think that being famous is a necessity

What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?

favorite color - ultramarine blue, place - home, food - exotic and spicy, season - summer, thing - glass, brand - hard to choose once

Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?

I hitched a flight to the capital city for a design assessment. I missed the train and my friend had a ticket that I used (in his name) it was in the last century :)

What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?

A project that fills me with passion.

What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?

We will appreciate the addition and natural materials

Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?

Ask me.... Do you know what the essence of the world is?

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I've been drawing for as long as I can remember. I graduated from a secondary technical school of construction engineering and after that I studied at a technical university - industrial design. Study all your life.

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've been drawing for as long as I can remember. I graduated from a secondary technical school of construction engineering and after that I studied at a technical university - industrial design. Study all your life.

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

I specialize in making mosaics, oil painting and visual communication in new media.

What is "design" for you?

Design is part of life, need for aesthetic property in our life.

"We are created to enjoy beauty, The beauty we create for life."

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

I like to design things what improve not only technical property but also aesthetic appear.

What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?

Right now my last one "Little Star" - glass mosaics light object, what I signet-up for A'design Award&Competition.

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

Corporate identity logo and graphic design of product.

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

Oil paint, Stone, Glass

When do you feel the most creative?

When I receive a challenge.

Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

aesthetic, technical skill and pragmatism

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

Happy and satisfied.

What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?

thrill, happy and satisfied.

What makes a design successful?

Need to have feedback from community.

When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?

aesthetic, technical skill and pragmatism

From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?

To create a meaningful thing

How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?

I think there is diversity in between unification and individuality.

When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?

Last exhibition was 2015 at Paris, France - Carrrousel du Louvre Salon Art Shopping 17th edition, next exhibition is In april 2016 at ArtExpo 2016 New York, NYC, USA

Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?

paint light and color, emotion and vibration. I use color as form to create space. I'm interested in philosophy, numerology, symbolism, life-philosophy, religion and culture. My creation is directed by natural and humans forms. I create with love.

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?

Definition of my expression is metaphorically symbolic.

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 Prague, Czech Republic and I m surrounded by cultural heritage.

How do you work with companies?

Cooperation

What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?

Cooperation and placability.

Companies can select a good designer by needs what they expect from design.

Can you talk a little about your design process?

setting, analysis, creation, realization

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

Interior design, furniture, garments, jewelry, car

Can you describe a day in your life?

I wake up, study new ideas, technology I look for inspiration. Make a basic day agenda. Continue create on running projects.

Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?

We are created to enjoy beauty, The beauty we create for life.

From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?

Positive thing - we can see to the future, negative thing is that society sometime don't see and think about future.

What is your "golden rule" in design?

Simplicity

What skills are most important for a designer?

Passion for creation

Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?

pencil, notebook, computer, programs from Adobe, internet, cutters, brush, colors, electric tools, material, glue, tool box, library

Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?

It is individual, when project is with customer specifications and with a time limit, I finish by the rules. When I create for myself I set to myself some a time plan a goals what I want achieve.

How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?

Sometimes days sometimes years...

What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?

Where I find inspiration...

What was your most important job experience?

Self employ.

Who are some of your clients?

companies, friends, private clients

What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?

I enjoy to create decorative and applicable design items for interior.

What are your future plans? What is next for you?

I want to build my own design brand.

Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?

Now I work by myself and I m open for cooperation.

Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?

I have another item in working progress and I m developing cooperation with a Lightning company.

How can people contact you?

All info is available on web, by mail

zuzana.mantel@gmail.com

Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

I like to see future more happy and colorful.

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