Main idea and inspiration was brought by the question how to use different materials which we'll help kids in learning.
01What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
Main idea and inspiration was brought by the question how to use different materials which we'll help kids in learning.
02What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
Main focus was on creating an interesting and fun toy for kids to play with and learn about recycling and poluttion of the environment.
03What are your future plans for this award winning design?
Creating other smart boards with different motives.
04How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
One year.
05Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
We decided on this particular concept because working with kids gave us an inside view on their thoughts and their needs that include learning.
06Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
Another companies don't use our product and we, indeed, do plan on selling rights, or partial rights to other companies.
07What made you design this particular type of work?
Following worldwide trends, we concluded how different materials and textures have an positive effect on kids.
08Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
We were inspired by the Montessori's materials.
09Who is the target customer for his design?
Kids from 2 to 12 years of age (kindergarten, pre-school kids, middle school kids, also disabled kids)
10What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
Materials which are used for the design, wide range of possibilities and devolpment of motor skills.
11How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
Concept of the board requires its name. It's a smart board because it demands a lot of thinking while using it.
12Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
We used rulers, sccisors, needls, scalpel, glue, etc.
13What is the most unique aspect of your design?
The most unique thing is actually how we got an functional and high-quality product by using different recycled materials.
14Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
The designers of this project are colleagues from work.
15What is the role of technology in this particular design?
While making this design, we didn't want technology to play a big role in the product. In that way, withouth technology, smartboards recuqier kid's full attention and teach them some basic things about life that technological devices can't.
16Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
Our designe is influenced by theoretical researches, but also by practial usage of materials that the product is consisted of.
17What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
It was challenging to make our product interesting enough for kids and how to corporate different materials.
18How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
Encouraged by level of interest in kids and by positive reactions of parents and collegues.
19What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
We learned different techniques which helped us create the design and how to get an actual project from just an idea.
20Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
No, thank you.
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I am a Montessori teacher and have been training in the field of handmade toys for more than 15 years.
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
I am a Montessori teacher and have been training in the field of handmade toys for more than 15 years.
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
Recycling packaging and creating educational toys that help children acquire knowledge
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
I was not forced, it became my activity to enjoy
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
I would like to design more toys for children
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
To promote the applicability of their design
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
Simplicity and beauty of design
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
A good design is a design that everyone wants to have
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
Comfort beauty enjoyment
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
She would design for environmental institutions, kindergartens
10What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
I have more ideas about ecological toys
11What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
Exploring the applicability of an idea
12What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
Smart ecological boards for children, fitting the packaging into a meaningful whole
13How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
Testing and thinking is required
14If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
Preschool educator
15How do you define design, what is design for you?
Creating value
16Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
The support of my family and friends
17What helped you to become a great designer?
I think I still have a lot to do
18What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
Technical lack of equipment and lack of knowledge in material handling
19How do you think designers should present their work?
What are people getting from that design
20What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
Ecological didactic boxes
21What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
Advanced training in the field of design
22What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
Commitment to idea development
23How does design help create a better society?
Saving time, energy, environmental protection, comfort...it depends on the design
24What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
I am currently working on the idea of ecological didactic boxes
25Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
Ideas of social design and environmental protection
26What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
I'm not sure I can give a competent answer
27Where do you think the design field is headed next?
It is certain that it will be accessible to all levels of society
28How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
It depends on the motivation
29When you have a new design project, where do you start?
I start by thinking about the idea and researching materials in the environment
30What is your life motto as a designer?
Everything around us can become beautiful and good design if we create it with love
31Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
I think trends sets design
32What is the role of technology when you design?
Technology has its influence a lot
33What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
I make my products by hand and by machine
34What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
Colors are important for design, they make the design beautiful
35What do you wish people to ask about your design?
I want them to ask about applicability
36When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
I get motivation for my work
37Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
My daughter Katarina who draws exceptionally well
38Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
Preschool educators
39Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
Recycling and handmade toys
40How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
I liked it very much
41What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
My favorite colors are green and blue, I like all dishes with meat, I enjoy it in all seasons
42When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
I was always making new objects from old ones or assembling new ones
43Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
Watch a child play with things and you can discover a lot about the child
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Gathering packings, creating smaller toys and then selecting the most interesting ones for children.
01Could 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?
My hobby has always been handmaking toys.
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
Our company does not produce toys. It encourages creativity with new ideas.
03What is "design" for you?
It is the ability to create beauty around us.
04What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
Sensor and perceptual board.
05What was the first thing you designed for a company?
Didactic toys.
06What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
Natural and recycled materials, handmade .
07When do you feel the most creative?
When I am pleased with myself.
08Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
Possibility of practical use.
09What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
Contentment.
10What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
Fulfillment.
11What makes a design successful?
If people want to have it.
12When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
J seek for practical use.
13From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Producing ecological and safe products.
14How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
Producing simple and safe products.
15Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
I work with children and I find inspiration in their games.
16How 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?
Use of natural resources, recycling.
17Where 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?
I live in town. The possibility of using packing in creative way.
18How do you work with companies?
I had no experience so far.
19Can you talk a little about your design process?
Gathering packings, creating smaller toys and then selecting the most interesting ones for children.
20What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
Furniture, sculpture, designing food.
21Can you describe a day in your life?
Preparing for work, work in preschool group and time for family.
22From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
The positive side is possibility of creating what I want. Negative side is lack of education for designers.
23What is your "golden rule" in design?
Good idea.
24What skills are most important for a designer?
Creativity.
25Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
Scisors, glue, ruler, pencil.
26Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
Thanks to team work.
27How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
Between 6 months and 1 year.
28What was your most important job experience?
Devotion to the idea.
29Who are some of your clients?
Preschool group, schools, parents.
30What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
The realisation of the product, where my creativity shows.
31What are your future plans? What is next for you?
Boards with other motives.
32Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I work aalone.
33Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
Yes I have but I will tolk in future about my project.
First, I had individual materials that the children used for playing and learning, and then I combined them into a meaningful whole.Playing and fitting parts of the packaging, children develop fine motor skills…
01Your innovative approach to creating the smart board Eco Board from recycled materials demonstrates remarkable environmental consciousness - could you share the journey that led you to choose these specific recycled materials and how they enhance the learning experience?
First, I had individual materials that the children used for playing and learning, and then I combined them into a meaningful whole.Playing and fitting parts of the packaging, children develop fine motor skills, mathematical thinking, knowledge of the environment.
02The smart board Eco Board's multi-sensory design incorporating various textures and materials is fascinating - how did you determine which combinations of materials would best stimulate children's motor skills and sensory development?
I am a Montessori educator on sensory development and materials, I know a lot from practice, I have been working in preschool for 23 years and I have experience.Sensory development that is stimulated by the sense of touch develops skills in children, and that is why it is important that children have experience with different materials in the early time.
03Your research indicates positive feedback from parents and educational staff regarding the smart board Eco Board - what were some of the most surprising or meaningful insights you gathered from this evaluation process?
Creating a didactic toy for children's development from packaging.Which packaging is safe, appropriate, where to find resources.
04The smart board Eco Board, recognized with an A' Design Award, showcases innovative sustainable design - how do you envision this approach to educational tools influencing the future of sustainable product development in early childhood education?
I believe that such boards should be made with both children and parents with different designs, which will develop awareness of sustainable development.
05The creation process of the smart board Eco Board began in 2012 - could you walk us through the evolution of the design, particularly how children's interactions with early prototypes shaped the final product?
Earlier types were with less activity and simpler, the design was the same, these boards also now have their own development and have been improved
06The smart board Eco Board's ability to facilitate error correction is intriguing - could you elaborate on how you integrated this self-correcting feature while maintaining an engaging and playful learning experience?
Thanks to the knowledge of Montessori pedagogy, I was able to ensure error control, it makes the game high-quality and the acquisition of knowledge in a fun way
07Your experience presenting the smart board Eco Board at various expert conferences must have yielded valuable feedback - how has this professional discourse influenced your perspective on sustainable educational design?
Thanks to the experience from the conferences, I created seminars that are accredited for making toys from packaging called Help me to do it myself
08The smart board Eco Board's dimensions (53cm x 41.5cm x 3cm) seem carefully considered - what factors influenced these specific measurements, and how do they optimize the learning experience for children aged 2-12 years?
The dimensions are determined according to the sizes of the design details so that everything fits and there is enough room for manipulation.Younger children will develop fine motor skills, practical skills, older children will learn math concepts and early literacy development.
09The smart board Eco Board represents a unique intersection of sustainability and education - how do you measure its impact on children's understanding of environmental responsibility while ensuring educational effectiveness?
The most important thing is to see how the packaging can be made into an object that has a purpose and that it is used in this case as a didactic toy.
10Looking at the success of the smart board Eco Board, what advice would you offer to other designers seeking to create sustainable educational tools that balance environmental consciousness with pedagogical objectives?
The most important thing is to test the product, whether it "works", whether people like it, what the users think about it, whether they would make it or use it.
A' Design Award គឺជាពានរង្វាន់រចនាល្អអន្តរជាតិដែលវាយតម្លៃដោយគណៈកម្មការ។ ចូលរួមក្នុង A' Design Award ដើម្បីទទួលបានឱកាសក្នុងការទទួលស្គាល់ដោយគុណសម្បត្តិ ទទួលបានកិត្តិនាម កិត្តិយស និងការផ្សព្វផ្សាយសម្រាប់ការងាររបស់អ្នក។ ដាក់ស្នាដៃរបស់អ្នកសម្រាប់ A' Design Award ហើយប្រកួតប្រជែងដើម្បីឈ្នះ A' Design Prize ដ៏គោរពរាប់អាន។