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Oksana Belova

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Design Legend Interview

20 questions

I always wanted to be a fashion designer, draw and sew. Worked as the textile designer, but it was not enough for me. Began to work with interiors, at first in the company, then on freelance.

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

I always wanted to be a fashion designer, draw and sew. Worked as the textile designer, but it was not enough for me. Began to work with interiors, at first in the company, then on freelance.

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

I like to create and design, embody the ideas in drawings and models, to fill them with functions and value for the person. Always interested me to create objects with multipurpose grain. The project, whether it be an interior or a piece of furniture, lighting, in my opinion, must bear not only beauty but also to carry out many tasks for convenience of the user.

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

It was always as self-evident

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

Now I am interested in design of furniture and lighting.

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

To try and aspire

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

Broad outlook. The aspiration to learn new

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

Reasonableness, functionality, esthetics

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

This development. An investment in the future, in advance.

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

A furniture collection for hotel.

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

Always there is a lot of plans.

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

Never to be given

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

Now there are a lot of talented people and worthy projects.

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

I consider the best design that which can personify functionality and excellent esthetic properties.

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

Organization. Thirst of knowledge always.

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

Restaurateur.

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

The design is the world which surrounds us. And depends on us, it will be good or not. In all concepts.

How does design help create a better society?

The design helps the person to feel more comfortably in this world. Everything that we see - it is result of design and the nature the most skillful master.

Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?

Trends define, most likely, requirements of society.

What is the role of technology when you design?

Technology role one of main

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

Color, material, the environment is the same necessary factors for design as well as air, water for life in general.

Designer Interview

39 questions

I always wanted to be a fashion designer, draw and sew. Worked as the textile designer, but it was not enough for me. Began to work with interiors, at first in the company, then on freelance.

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 always wanted to be a fashion designer, draw and sew. Worked as the textile designer, but it was not enough for me. Began to work with interiors, at first in the company, then on freelance.

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

The design studio which I created works more than 10 years. After work as the freelancer, there was a need for expansion. I decided that to create design studio of "a full cycle" is that it is necessary for me for harmonious work. Now the design studio creates projects of an interior, carries out construction works and supply of all materials. We create also pieces of furniture and lighting for projects of an interior.

What is "design" for you?

I agree with the principles of good design from Dieter Rams.

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

I like to create and design, embody the ideas in drawings and models, to fill them with functions and value for the person.

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

The most favourite design, is that which was only born in the head, at that moment it is ideal)) at least it seems so.

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

At first there were textiles for children's rooms in which I as much as possible tried to use functionally, without having lost in design.

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

I like to combine many materials. The main thing that they corresponded to the idea.

When do you feel the most creative?

Most creatively I feel while I begin to transfer the ideas on paper or the computer for the first time.

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

Always interested me to create objects with multipurpose grain. The project, whether it be an interior or a piece of furniture, lighting, in my opinion, must bear not only beauty but also to carry out many tasks for convenience of the user.

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

I think this is some type of happiness)

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

Feeling of demand and the executed business.

What makes a design successful?

Many factors, perhaps not everything is even explainable.

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

Esthetics, functionality, possibility of execution.

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

To think what advantage your design will bring to society and to exclude a possibility of harm to the environment.

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

The design develops and is much prompter, then most people is ready to it.

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

Two last exhibitions took place in Russia in 2018, in the cities of Kazan and Samara.

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 love travel, exhibitions. An inspiration source – a single travel and observation of the world around.

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 Russia, it is possible therefore I love functionality in objects. The design for me is functionality in beautiful objects)

How do you work with companies?

Carefully I study requirement and the specification.

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

The designer must understand requirements of the company which to him show. Creation of good design is thin matter and first of all understanding of needs of the customer and society in general is necessary.

Can you talk a little about your design process?

This process usually absorbs completely. Also does not release still desirable result it is not achieved.

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

A chair, a table, a folding padded stool, a panel on a wall, a sink.

Can you describe a day in your life?

I wake up early, distribution of affairs on importance degree, planning with time stock, further performance of planned. Evening for execution of creative plans, the best time.

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

to consider details.

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

Freedom and an opportunity to express itself in creativity, are unconditional plus. Minus, is periodically arising need of an explanation of the creation design for society.

What is your "golden rule" in design?

Do not do much harm.

What skills are most important for a designer?

A broad outlook, creativity, flexibility of thinking, ability to think technically.

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

Sketchbook, pencil, Liener, computer.

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

I try to plan and place priorities correctly. Also, to delegate other deals which prevent design.

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

Depends on a task.

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

"What in a trend?"))

What was your most important job experience?

It is necessary to get to the bottom before that to begin that.

Who are some of your clients?

People who love comfort and are ready for experiments.

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

Design of interiors and pieces of furniture, lighting. It does people happier.

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

Participation in exhibitions and competitions. Cooperation with the companies in production of my designs.

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

I develop the projects. My team helps to embody my projects

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

There are many ideas.

How can people contact you?

studiodom2772336@gmail.com

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

I have a desire to work and realize the projects.

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