Interview with Alexey Chugunnikov
Alexey Chugunnikov was born is 1976 in Leningrad city from USSR. In 1999 obtained Master degree in Saint-Petersburg Academy of Art and Design, Industrial Design department.
Design Legend Interview
2 January 2025
In 1999 obtained Master degree in Saint-Petersburg Academy of Art and Design, Industrial Design Department. I still work in the field of industrial design.
I was inspired by wordknown smart design solutions. To create something the same by myself.
My childhood dream was to become an artist, then it led me to design. So it was my personal decision.
now I work at design of TV stands and monitor brackets. But actually i am looking and thinking about design all around me. always find things to improve or do better
look around, be in eternal search! There are so many problems that could be solved by design.
The main difference is skill and experience. And they only come with time and practice.
A design is successful when it is in demand and at the same time invisible in use. When a person interacts with an object intuitively, without any additional means.
The value of good design is maximum comfort for everyone, from the consumer to the manufacturer.
I would like to try myself in developing toys and accessories for children.
I'm waiting for him!
Every product that I create, I pass through myself, I put my soul into it
Many designers are an example for me; their works make me work harder to get closer to their results.
This is usually a minimalist design, it's close to me. I try to work in it myself.
I have developed an item that makes it easier for people with poor eyesight to thread a needle.
Be in constant search of sources of inspiration. Don't stand still, learn and develop.
Perhaps I would be an artist
As I see, design is a comprehensive and concise solution, where functionality, environmental friendliness, manufacturability, ergonomics and aesthetics are the most important elements. Design is a more comfortable world, where for a minimum of means in creation, a maximum in expressing the result.
Thanks to my teachers from the design academy (S.V. Mirzoyan, S.G. Danilov, E.P. Ivanova, etc.) Thanks to them, I am who I am.
It’s hard to call yourself great. This assessment should be given by the users of my design.
I recommend to take part in various competitions, exhibitions and publications. Don’t be afraid of different opinions!
Currently I work on accessories for TV and monitors. Stay tuned for new releases.
Make the world the better place.
Unexpected and smart decisions.
Design that embodies comfort, technology, and beauty will help make society better.
Nowadays we spend more and more time in front of screens and monitors. My task is to make this pastime comfortable and safe. For this purpose, I design aesthetic and practical things.
I enjoy every project I complete. Each of them resonates with me in its own way.
I would like to see new technologies that allow the use of new materials. And also allowing the close use of AI.
Design and its development in the future will be aimed at solving the environmental problems of the planet, in particular, greater use of recycled materials, disposal of used products, recycling, development of new materials and products made from them that are not harmful to nature.
Everything will depend on the complexity of the project. From several days, to several months, years...
I start a project with preparatory work, analyzing the situation and identifying the problem.
Minimum means, maximum expression.
Of course, design sets trends)
Technology plays a critical role in design and material selection.
I use vector editors and 3D design programs in design.
Color, materials, textures, as well as their combinations, are the main elements in design, and have a special role in product design.
People may not ask me any questions, but simply say their opinion and this will be the most valuable thing for me.
Wow, this is great! why it was not me who sugested this solution?!
My best partner is my client who clearly knows what he wants and what he needs. Design is the answer to a clearly stated question.
My teachers, great masters of world design.
Most books I read are about marketing, cause I think that marketing is a significant part of modern design.
observation and practice can do us better.
I would like to meet D. Rams. The greatest designer!
I don’t consider myself a famous person. Every new award is a proof to me that I am moving in the right direction in my design.
I don't want to put myself in any restrictions. My preferences for color, food, place depend on my mood and other circumstances
When work comes easily and naturally. A satisfying result is the best motivation.
It was obvious that I would either become an artist or a musician. When I was a little child I didn't know about such a concept as “design”
Designer Interview
2 January 2025
My name is Alexey Chugunnikov, born in Leningrad in 1976. I've been an industrial designer for over 20 years. I have experience working in various areas of industrial design and with various materials: from ceramics and wood to leather goods, metal structures and plastic cases. As a child, I wanted to become an artist, so this desire to touch the beautiful led me to design. It's been like that since then)
I am an industrial designer and worked for some time in different companies as a hired employee.
Design is a comprehensive and concise solution, where functionality, environmental friendliness, manufacturability, ergonomics and aesthetics are very important. Design is a more comfortable world, where minimum of means in creation give maximum in the final result.
Each new project is a favorite one, into which you contribute everything that you have managed to acquire and accumulate by this time.
The creation of your favorite project is still ahead, because there is always something that can be changed/simplified over time.
It was more than 20 years ago, and I don’t even remember what it was and for whom. Perhaps it was a medical equipment
I like to work with different materials, but one of my favorites is leather.
I experience greater insight and inspiration in the afternoon.
The main aspect of design is reasonable utility.
During the design process, I catch myself on different emotions: from confusion, during the period of immersion in the problem, to delight when everything is worked out
Every realized project is a pleasure. But there are the most significant works that cause real pride. When I really managed to implement everything I thought about.
A design is successful when it is in demand and at the same time invisible in use. When a person interacts with an object intuitively, without any additional means.
Design must be smart.
When creating his objects, a designer should not create empty and unnecessary things, that is his responsibility!
Design and its development in the future will be aimed at solving the environmental problems of the planet, in particular, greater use of recycled materials, disposal of used products, recycling, development of new materials and products made from them that are not harmful to nature.
All the exhibitions at which I had the honor of being presented were group exhibitions. The last A’Design Award exhibition is in 2023.
Inspiration comes from everywhere. Sometimes it’s the work of colleagues, sometimes it’s nature and the world around us.
It seems to me that my works can be classified as “minimalism”.
I live in Russia, in Saint Petersburg. It is a city full of style, inspiration, creativity! Many great people have lived in this city and left their mark on world culture. Everything here contributes to the creation of something great!
I work with various manufacturers on a contract basis as a lead designer or design consultant.
Custom design is, first and foremost, a joint creative effort between the customer and the designer. When the first clearly knows what he wants and what he needs. And the designer knows the answer to a clearly stated question. While you are searching for a designer learn his portfolio. If you decide he suits you, then just trust!
Each process is created individually and in a special order, depending on the requirements for the task at hand.
These are probably the most necessary items in the house and at the same time the most ordinary ones, such as: a chair, table, lamp, pen, cutlery, door handles, etc.
My day is not much different from the day of an ordinary person. The only exception is that I am a little more observant and is in a constant search for “bottlenecks” in the space around us that I would be happy to fix.
look around, be in eternal search! There are so many problems that could be solved by design.
Both the plus and minus of the profession is the responsibility of the creator. It's important to keep this in mind every time you design.
Minimum means, maximum expressions.
The designer must have intuition and empathy.
From hand-drawn sketches to 3D modeling programs and simple prototyping tools, depending on materials and technologies.
Yes, it's true. The process is not fast and requires a lot of immersion.
Everything will depend on the complexity of the project. From a few days, to several months, years...
most often i am asked about my muse. i don't have a clear answer to this question. completely different things and events can serve as inspiration for me
My clients are companies from very various directions: from medical equipment to personal accessories.
I am attracted to laconic design solutions. I believe this is one of the most difficult and demanding projects. Requires maximum skills, understanding of materials and technologies.
I look forward to my future with an independent and sustainable company that will make the world a more comfortable and smarter place to consume.
Collective design, requiring the collaboration of specialists from different fields.
Contact information is in my section on the A’Design website.
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