Interview with Eliane Zakhem

EZ Design is a new interior design firm founded by Eliane Zakhem in Beirut, Lebanon. It caters its services to residences, schools, restaurants and businesses.

Eliane Zakhem

Designer Interview

18 April 2014

I have always admired beautiful furniture and well designed spaces. Since I was a little girl, I would flip through architecture and décor magazines for hours. However, in college, I got a marketing degree. It wasn't until I designed my own home that I realized how much I was passionate about interiors and how much I wanted it as my profession. That’s when I decided to go back to college and get a degree in interior architecture.

Design must be functional as well as beautiful

When I am alone

Aesthetics and functionality

Happy, anxious, excited

I feel proud and happy to share it with others

A successful design must have a purpose. It should be functional, innovative, as well as good looking

Functionality and aesthetics

A designer's responsibility for society is to design products that are long-lasting and not just trendy. Also, a designer should consider materials and processes that minimize any negative effects on our environment.

“Less is more” best describes my style. I enjoy simple designs and the purity of forms.

A good designer must also be a good listener, communicator and a team player.

Designing a new High school campus was a great experience. There were so many elements to consider. Combining aesthetics with functionality and durability that is appropriate for an academic environment was a good challenge.

My clients are homeowners, educational institutions and restaurants.

I enjoy the details in designing interiors. I feel that spaces strongly influence your mood and I love creating spaces and pieces that make people happy and comfortable.

I plan to continue my studies and get my interior design degree while working on new projects

Until now, I have developed the designs myself but I look forward to working with a team in the future.

Tel: +961 3757214
Email: elianezakhem@gmail.com

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Interview with Eliane Zakhem

Designer Interview

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?

What is "design" for you?

When do you feel the most creative?

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

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

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

What makes a design successful?

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

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

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?

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

What was your most important job experience?

Who are some of your clients?

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

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

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

How can people contact you?

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