Interview with Gilles Laot

Born in 1975, Gilles found his true path in metalwork, beginning the Tour de France in 1993 with the association of Compagnons du Devoir as a boilermaker.

Gilles Laot

Designer Interview

26 September 2015

I was always attracted to design and I have integrated 'Les Companions du devoir' in order to perfect my skills.

I would be interested to work on my own designs, I have been working for world renown artists and I feel that I am ready to start my own journey.

Design is mind spirit that is linked to functionally

I'm quite versatile regarding my design interest...

My work Inferno that was linked to my mother's death.

I have designed for the world renown artist Pablo Reinoso

All metals, Handcrafted (hammer)

When I am alone and able to concentrate

Final aesthetic

A feeling of freedom

Satisfaction and the desire to do more

It's originality,decorative aspect, it's form and functionality

It's lack of originality and functionality

To create emotions and develop awareness

I think that design remains mainly in terms of construction and furnitures but everything is evolving

In 2009 Rotary Club, I 'm keen to present my work in other exhibitions

They emerge from nature, I love the artists HR Giger. My source of inspiration comes from comics, Sci-Fi movies and ife

Organic, fluid and to constantly explore new ventures

I live in France

I am currently working with a company an things are going very well

Team work is essential

I start by sketching drafts then I gradually produce them

I own quite an extensive collection of vases that I have produced

Subway - Work - personal creations at night and sleep

Perseverance and patience

The relation with the costumers

It has to be very pure and distinct with a balance

Pencil, paper and the brain

Hammer and metals. Tools to work on metal

I generally work extra time during the Week ends to finish my projects

100 hours in general

How did I produce the work...?

My creation Inferno

Pablo Reinoso, Franceco Moretti,...

My personal work and futuristic works

To be able to create further personal artworks

I work alone

I currently working on a vase inspired from the movie Prometheus

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Interview with Gilles Laot

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 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 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?

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

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

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

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