Interview with Gabriela Chelsoi | CreativeByDefinition

With more than 8 years’ experience and a background in architecture and design, CreativeByDefinition brand studio represents the vision of an packaging designer & retail designer who’s trained to…

Gabriela Chelsoi | CreativeByDefinition

Design Legend Interview

7 August 2018

I have the Bachelor & Master Degree in Architecture & Design, University of Architecture (Romania),
Retail Design Course, Elisava - Barcelona School of Design and Engineering (Spain)
Packaging Design Course, Sessions College for Professional Design (U.S.A)

I become a designer because I love art in all it's forms starting form my passion for buildings and cities structures.

I choose to be a designer.

I work on packaging design projects and this is what I would like to do in the future.

I'm not a legend, I'm just a passionate designer and my advice for young designers would be to work hard and put a lot of love into your design work.

Hard work and courage to be yourself.

I evaluate a design my composition,detail execution, innovating spirit.

A good design is timeless, and bring happiness into people lives, challenge their mind.

I work on food & beverage packaging design projects.

A new unique glass bottle for wine.

I just love what I do, and how people feel when they experiment a good design.

I have many - I can name Antoni Gaudí, Brancusi, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo.

For example I love sculptures made by Brancusi, the minimalist style so modern for its period.

One of my best work till now it's a packaging design project called Saxo - Dry Gin because it explores a new design for the glass bottle, creating a powerful mix between exterior and interior content of the product.

Work and explore more.

Probably a doctor.

Design for me is that element that should be present in all the things that surround us from a street lamp to a well design chair in the kitchen.

My sister was my biggest supporter.

My perseverance helped me become what I am today.

My family considered I should follow a more financially secure road.

In their own style. Be original.

I hope I will have the chance to create more innovating packaging design projects.

To create packaging design experience that people enjoy and remember.

Good designs.

It brings values, quality and happiness in the society.

I'm working on a concept for a Romanian traditional wine bottle.

The design projects that gave me more satisfaction where the ones where I could innovate and change the usual image of the product itself.

I would like to change the usual image of many packaging design products, made them visible for the public, create design experiences.

To make new discoveries in the materials sector.

Depending on the project - between a couple of weeks to a couple of month.

I always start with a idea, a strong foundation for my project.

Enjoy and work hard.

The best projects have the power to create the trend or break it.

It helps me bring my ideas to life.

I mainly use Design Software for Illustration,3D modeling and rendering.

They have a very important role of giving visual direction to a composition.

How is made?

This is a great inspiration !

Yes. I didn't found them yet.

Other design artist that I collaborate with.

Old legends books, where I get to imagine and create unique worlds in my mind.

Working and exploring design options.

Leonardo Da Vinci.

I am not famous, I enjoy receiving awards because they are a recognisation of my design work.

I like all the colors, Spain and Italy, pasta with sea food, spring.

When people enjoy my work.

I hope we will protect our planet, that it will be more green that it is now.

Do everything with a little bit of pleasure.

Designer Interview

7 August 2018

I always wanted to be an artist, so I went to architecture and design university for studying a more complex perspective on art and because of my love for buildings. After that, I discovered and started to explore the world of packaging design. For me packaging design is " Architecture in Miniature".

My design studio - brand CreativeByDefinition was born to embrace a new innovating packaging design direction, to bring new perspectives in design and the work is dedicated to Food & Beverage Sector, two of my passions.

For me design is an artistic, unique perspective that we should see and experience in all the things that surround us .

I like creating unique and challenging packaging design projects mainly for Food & Beverage Sector.

I have to many to name, so I will only mention the wood furniture pieces made by Antoni Gaudí for its interior's or sculptures made by Brancusi like " Pasare Maiastra".

The first thing that I designed was a modern house.

I like to experiment, I don't have one.

I feel most creative in the morning.

I focus more on the essence of the whole composition.

When I design , I experience happiness.

An innovating & catchy idea.

Details, composition and instinct.

Teach the society new things and protect the environment.

We will continue to explore more an more innovations in the world of new materials.

I had my last exhibition at the Architecture and Design University In Bucharest, Romania.

My inspiration comes from architecture, art, nature, people, traveling, books, ancient history, etc.

My design style is minimalist with an ironic twist.

I live In Romania. I get inspired by my country history and also by many other international currents.

I collaborate really good with companies that are opened to suggestions, I like to share with them my design philosophy and decide together what is the best fit for their company products.

The companies should choose designers that they respect and have the ability to present to them a new creative direction.

My design process starts with finding an idea that I can explore, and then connect it with the ongoing project.

My favorite design items at home are : my chairs, my night lamp, my wooden dragon and my painting brushes.

I always start by enjoying a morning walk with my dog, so I can get inspired by nature and people. I continue then in studio creating new projects.

Be original, innovate, be curious, persevere and enjoy working hard.

Positive : you get the chance to explore and create new designsNegatives: you can detach yourself from reality

To be creative, to use inspiration from everywhere and never copy somebodies else.

Creativity and hard work.

I always use my pencil,my favorite instrument and white paper. Then I use software like: Adobe Suites, Autodesk 3d Programs, Vray, etc.

I always try to stop and make time for my family, that keeps me focused.

Sometimes a month, other times more.

How I get from being an architect to be a packaging designer?

The most important job experience was learning to explore more creative leads in the same time and choose the best one for the ongoing packaging design project.

I love working from beginning to the end of a project - see how is born and then produced.

Transforming more and more innovating ideas into real projects.

I work mostly alone, however I would also like to work in a team, collaborate with others.

I work on a gourmet high end packaging design project for saffron. I am trying to create a more unique packaging direction for this type of products.

People can easily contact me by accessing my page : http://www.creativebydefinition.com/index.html or my email :contact@creativebydefinition.com or on my social network accounts displayed on my website.

Packaging Design is for me a complex form of design, where 2D & 3D design fused together - " Architecture in Miniature".

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Interview with Gabriela Chelsoi | CreativeByDefinition

Design Legend Interview

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

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

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

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

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

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What helped you to become a great designer?

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

How do you think designers should present their work?

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

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

How does design help create a better society?

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

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

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

Where do you think the design field is headed next?

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

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

What is your life motto as a designer?

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

What is the role of technology when you design?

What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?

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

What do you wish people to ask about your design?

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

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

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

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

How did you develop your skills as a master designer?

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

How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

What is "design" for you?

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

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

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

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

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

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

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?

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?

How do you work with companies?

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

Can you talk a little about your design process?

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

Can you describe a day in your life?

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

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

What is your "golden rule" in design?

What skills are most important for a designer?

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

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