Designer Interview
15 questions
I live in the United States. I had my design background from Turkey, Italy and the US. Having a multicultural background has advantages such as having a flexible and universal approach and being a more empathetic…
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
consciousness, awareness, emphaty, patience, values
When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
My last exhibition was in Dubai in Dubai Design Week in 2018.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
culture, emotion, and user
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?
user-centered and emotional intelligent design
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 the United States. I had my design background from Turkey, Italy and the US. Having a multicultural background has advantages such as having a flexible and universal approach and being a more empathetic designer.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
companies should select a passionate designer who is eager to learn and handle everyday problems and good at communicating his design and unique approach with others.
What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
Moka pot, chair, clock, vase
From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
positives: inspiration, learning curve, creativity, research
negatives: satisfaction, time management
What skills are most important for a designer?
soft skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, patience
Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
start with human, problem and interaction as inspiration. Then use tools such as whiteboard, pens, notebook, book. Next use soft tools such as sketch, ai, ps, invision etc.
Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
with daily reports both at the beginning and the end of each productive day.
How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
It depends on the description of the design project and process
What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
what is your inspiration and how did you decide to become a designer
Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
Even if I develop the projects that I am leading by myself, I always admire the power of collaboration and teamwork in my working environment and don't hesitate to ask for help and inspiration from my coworkers.
How can people contact you?
belfugsener@gmail.com
