Designer Interview
18 questions
I was born a draftsman in a family of artists and designers. I believe that one of my vocations, that is, "that which calls you to your purpose", made me draw since my childhood.
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 was born a draftsman in a family of artists and designers. I believe that one of my vocations, that is, "that which calls you to your purpose", made me draw since my childhood. My grandmother as an artist, taught me to develop the creative side in parallel with drawing and painting.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
My company was born specialized in outdoor furniture 38 years ago. Inside the studio I execute the creation of furniture and objects that are the result of specific studies on diverse subjects like organic design, crafts and symbology.
What is "design" for you?
Design is to create something whose function is primordial and necessary for our environment. Aligning beauty with design causes the object to raise human consciousness and create emotions and feelings.
What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I like to create furniture, clothes and buildings. What makes me throb is to create objects that have an important function for the well being of people and that symbolize metaphysical concepts. Designing ways of healing is what my physician personality works intensively.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
The Peregrine Falcon’s wing design is remarkable for me. It has been well shaped by high speed wind, through time-dependent evolution process, coordinated by Mother Nature’s deep intelligence.
What was the first thing you designed for a company?
My first piece was an armchair that represents the craft processes in the creation of handmade furniture.
What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
I really appreciate metals as a raw materials. And digital technology as the basis of creation.
When do you feel the most creative?
I feel quite creative after periods lived in nature
Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
When I create some object I focus on form, function and emotions . The beauty is always allied, adding fluidity and coherence to the design.
What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
Creating brings me emotions like fullness and genuine happiness.
What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
I feel Positive feelings such as hapiness and respect
What makes a design successful?
A successfull design shows differents spectra of virtues.
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
The design’s greater harmony.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Think about the whole process of creating something that serves the society and respect the Nature’s Balance
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
Design is working for a more conscientious world. Design is going to be in future, responsible for healing mankind differents aspects.
When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
My last appereance was at Design Week São Paulo. Very soon a new exhibition is coming
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
My inspirations come from ancient civilizations, espirituality studies and symbolism. I usually go to Nature to feed me up with organic inspirations and Cosmopolitan cities to give me some technology perceptions.
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 express the purity of lines that comfort human’ emotions. My traces go from organic lines till mathematical representations
