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Design Legend Interview

47 questions

Great designers keep pushing and creating designs that are well balance between function and aesthetic

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

Architecture bachelor degree from Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia

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

I love a well planned spaces

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

I chose to be one.

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

Keep doing what you love, embrace the challenges.

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

Great designers keep pushing and creating designs that are well balance between function and aesthetic

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

Has that great feeling of everything is well thought and planned.

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

It will last and distinguishes the owner from each other.

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

A well known brand

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

Design a landmark

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

Embrace the challenges

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

Kelly Wearstler, Andra Matin

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

Zaha Hadid's landmarks design

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

Concentrix office at Yogyakarta. Has that balance between traditional Javanese elements and modern style

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

Keep pushing myself towards new design style

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

an Illustrator

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

Something that has a functionality for its user and also has a great aesthetic.

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

My parents.

What helped you to become a great designer?

My parents and my lecturers in Univesity.

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

Maintaining mu ego towards a client brief.

How do you think designers should present their work?

It should not need much words to describe it.

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

A more great interior designs

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

A landmark that is designed by me and my team

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

Requirement fullness

How does design help create a better society?

WIth better design, the users will be able to live their lives better.

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

Its classified

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

Concentrix office Yogyakarta

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

More people would understand the importance of time/duration of a design process.

Where do you think the design field is headed next?

Towards a more simple but spacey design

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

3-5 weeks

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

Understanding the brief the move on to the concept

What is your life motto as a designer?

Great design speaks for itself

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

Design sets the trends

What is the role of technology when you design?

Important

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

Conducts the mood.

What do you wish people to ask about your design?

What is the big concept?

When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?

I wish I think of that

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

My teammates

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

My teammates

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

Architecture books

How did you develop your skills as a master designer?

By keep an open mind

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

Zaha Hadid

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

Earth tone

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

My rejected design ended up on another project built by the client

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

An approved design

When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?

Not really

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

Im more of today-person. And would love to keep be the best of myself for today.

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

I worked hard to be where I'am now

Designer Interview

35 questions

Arkadia Works is a professional design firm founded on the belief that ideas and skilled craftsmanship are essential in enriching people's lives.

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 really enjoy the feeling of a well planned space. Everything has a purpose.

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

Arkadia Works is a professional design firm founded on the belief that ideas and skilled craftsmanship are essential in enriching people's lives.

Arkadia Works provide finest quality, excellent service, punctuality and partnership during the entire project.

What is "design" for you?

It is something that has a purpose and functionality for its user combined with a great aesthetic.

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

Interior Design

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

My latest work on the Concentrix office in Yogyakarta, Indonesia is currently my favourite one. Because we managed to incorporated the feel and look of a traditional Javanese with the touch of modern style office.

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

Natural material such as the black andesite stones that I used for the reception desk on Concenctrix

When do you feel the most creative?

Mostly at night

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

The clients needs and functionality.

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

Challenged.

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

Fullness. Satisfaction.

What makes a design successful?

When the user is happy with the result. And has a meaningful functionality for its user(s).

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

The look and theme.

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

As a designer we are responsible to make the things that we designed has a greater purpose for enriching people's lives.

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

The design style at the moment is challenged with the limited amount of space meanwhile with the "new normal" it is mandatory to has that safe distancing from one and another.

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

From the places I have traveled and also online references.

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?

Indonesia. Yes the culture of where I live definitely effected the style. Pros : There are many traditional elements and materials that can be combined with modern theme. Cons : If we are unable to find that perfect balance between the two, the end result would be not great.

How do you work with companies?

I'm doing well.

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

Companies should know whether or not the designer still has space to grow, fit the company culture, and has the knowledge of what currently and future design will be.

Can you talk a little about your design process?

Understand the brief and requirements, study the limitations, concept, and deliver

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

Work desk, Work chair, Laptop, Sofa,Room Lamp

Can you describe a day in your life?

Starts with a light breakfast, a bit exercise, going to work, hangout with friends before going back. home.

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

Embrace the styles or challenges that maybe you are not comfortable with. Through that you will gain more knowledge that sometime you don't think you know.

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

Positive : We know how to make things better

Negative : We tend to overthinks how a design should be made.

What is your "golden rule" in design?

Balance between function and aesthetic

What skills are most important for a designer?

Concept and presentation

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

With always keep track of day to day to-do-list.

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

1-2 weeks

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

Why do you love your profession?

What was your most important job experience?

Designing for a well known brands

Who are some of your clients?

Concentrix, Wipro, Pertamina, Taspen

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

Planning to raised a family.

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

As a team

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

Classified

How can people contact you?

Through Arkadia Works

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

No Thanks

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