Designer Interview
29 questions
AB Architects is an architectural and design firm that plans and implements projects in different specialties, at all scales with a passion.
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?
Our world is a design process we are surrounded with creation and inspiration.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
AB Architects is an architectural and design firm that plans and implements projects in different specialties, at all scales with a passion. AB Architects offers a high level of commitment and refinement, where collaboration is encouraged throughout the whole design and construction process. With comprehensive interior architecture and design services, AB Architects focuses on exploring ideas, paired with a pragmatic perspective, which has been enabling the creation of spaces that are highly refined, memorable and functional.
What is "design" for you?
Design is a research and getting birth to something new.
What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I work in different specialties, I'm attracted to challenges and what capable of involving people.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
AB workspace is my favorite design, which is a great achievement for maximum quality and functionality within a minimum space, it was all about achieving the studio vision of creating an innovative workspace that connects my studio with the diverse client base with all possible luxury and invites people to experience a good design as an investment to evolve along with the studio work culture.
What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
I'm in love with metal material, especially it's recyclable.
Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
I more focused on environmental and functional aspects.
What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
Responsepelty, for our future.
What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
looking at what I can do better!
What makes a design successful?
Social and environmental awareness.
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
The form of the design.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
To know their problems and fix them, and plan for the future.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
It is good that people are more involved in the design field in their all perceptions, the future of design is a contribution to a more sustainably built world.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
It comes from the location and how the project will blend in its surrounding,the creativity fed by practicing and researches,music and immersing yourself in the work.
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?
Contemporary.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
After identifying requirements and site analysis and research I started a perspective and sketching then develop it into 3d models produce it with software and testing materials then finalizing the design.
What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
ArmchairChandelierWater mixerdoor handletable lamp
Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Be confident think about people and the environment,I suggest them to always think about what's new in their design and how it will be installed.
From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
I see that being a designer is all positive whatever difficulties may come your way.
What is your "golden rule" in design?
Projects should dazzle & entertain
What skills are most important for a designer?
Hand drawing is an important skill that puts mind and body to work in a manner producing the design.
Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
After sketching tools I use computer software, Mainly I used 3ds max, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After effects for work and presentations, as applications, I use Paper, Autocad 360, design Dimensions.hardware as laser meter, Sketchbook…
Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
I just focus on the design process and deadline, and do the work!
How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
Its all depends to scale and complexity
What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
I am in love with installations, it’s a pure art process related to people and shareable to public
What are your future plans? What is next for you?
Doing my best to achieve my goal about the residential problem in my country,
Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I prefer teamwork, also if I do it myself I share it to get feedback and other perspectives, I focus on the design success.
Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
I'm working on the concept in residential, to form a complete project that is available to built by units through the client need by time, as functions added your space installed, according to the plan.
How can people contact you?
I'm available on the most accounts and phone, but I prefer an email.
