I always like to consider all parts of the torso. The back should be just as important!
01Is 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?
I prefer to produce myself.
02What made you design this particular type of work?
I always like to consider all parts of the torso. The back should be just as important!
03What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
Not only the fact that it has detail at the back, it can be work back to front. Two different looks!
04How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
It was named after the Byzantine Empress Theodora, wife of Justinian 1, 6th Century.
05What is the most unique aspect of your design?
Not only the fact that it has detail at the back, it can be work back to front. Two different looks!
06What is the role of technology in this particular design?
No technology involved.
07Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
History research only.
08How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
It was my most interesting piece.
09What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
Patience!
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I suppose I have always been creative, but never considered it my occupation until 1998. It started with an Interior Design course in London, it then went on to my own clothing label/shop in Cape Town to finally ending…
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?
I suppose I have always been creative, but never considered it my occupation until 1998. It started with an Interior Design course in London, it then went on to my own clothing label/shop in Cape Town to finally ending up making jewellery for humans and dogs.
02What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I enjoy collaborating with other people; creating collections or a bespoke piece. The process of combining my design from a client´s mood board.
03What was the first thing you designed for a company?
A jewellery Collection for a clothing brand in South Africa called "Hip Hop".
04What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
I love working with semi precious stones and leather, and combining different metals.
05When do you feel the most creative?
I feel most creative when I am surrounded by nature.
06Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
How the piece will feel on, not only comfort but weight.
07What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
Contentment.
08What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
The feeling you have when you reach the top of a mountain after a long hike, beautiful feeling.
09From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
We all have to do what we can, as a Designer there is the choice of material, or recycle / up-cycle.
10How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
My hope is that we go back to smaller Design studio´s, smaller local factories.
11When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
I was part of "Premium Pet Suppliers" Expo in Hong Kong. Most recently I had an exhibition during "Milan Jewellery Week" 2022.
12Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
My main inspiration comes from the Ancient History of the whole World.
13How 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?
It has a Byzantine body, an African heart and a Native American Spirit.
14Where 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 currently live in Milan, Italy. At the moment it has only been a bonus: I feel more expressive.
15What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
I feel that the most important aspect when it comes to collaborations is how well you understand each other, the connection.
16Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Ask questions, show interest, get involved, collaborate with others.
17What skills are most important for a designer?
Imagination and courage.
18Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
Working from home is important for me. Don´t have to commute which saves time, I can work without distractions and at any time of the day.
19What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
Can you live on your Creativity?
20What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
When I get I bespoke order from a client that I know and worked with before. They give me a brief of what they want, then leave it up to me, the trust they have for me is beautiful.
21What are your future plans? What is next for you?
I am creating a Collection for dogs! Collars and necklaces.
22Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
A' Design Award គឺជាពានរង្វាន់រចនាល្អអន្តរជាតិដែលវាយតម្លៃដោយគណៈកម្មការ។ ចូលរួមក្នុង A' Design Award ដើម្បីទទួលបានឱកាសក្នុងការទទួលស្គាល់ដោយគុណសម្បត្តិ ទទួលបានកិត្តិនាម កិត្តិយស និងការផ្សព្វផ្សាយសម្រាប់ការងាររបស់អ្នក។ ដាក់ស្នាដៃរបស់អ្នកសម្រាប់ A' Design Award ហើយប្រកួតប្រជែងដើម្បីឈ្នះ A' Design Prize ដ៏គោរពរាប់អាន។
