6 years ago, I was an optician. I used to work as an optician for about 10 years. So, I had a lot of chances of seeing wonderful eyewear. At that time, I was thinking of designing this sort of excellent eyewear.
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
6 years ago, I was an optician. I used to work as an optician for about 10 years.
So, I had a lot of chances of seeing wonderful eyewear.
At that time, I was thinking of designing this sort of excellent eyewear.
I wanted to have frames which are more wearable and fashionable in Korea.
And then I became a designer at PROJEKT PRODUKT.
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
When I look at cool stuff, I get motivation to design something amazing.
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
I decided to become a designer myself
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
Sunglasses and optical frames
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
Positive thinking and belief in me
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
They know what they pursue exactly.
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
good-wearable, cool design with own identity
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
People are likely to be satisfied with good design.
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
Only eyewear.
10What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
Collaboration with cool designers.
11What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
Discussion with co-workers and think over and over.
12What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
My favorite frames are‘MC-10' because it's the frames showing our own identity and mood.
13How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
Experience a lot of different things and think what the best is.
14If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
I have no idea.
15How do you define design, what is design for you?
It's the large part of my life.
16Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
Co-workers who cheer me up all the times.
17What helped you to become a great designer?
When I have a good result, it gives me driving force.
18What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
Knowledge of designing
19How do you think designers should present their work?
Good work.
20What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
Create cool frames and good marketing material.
21What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
To let people know the excellence of Korean eyewear
22What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
differentiated design with others.
23What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
Good selling at high-end shop.
24Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
The latest collection as many people love this one!
25What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
It will be more creative.
26How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
It depends on my condition.
27What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
Tint color(colorful)
28When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
more study and design for better one.
29Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
Yes, I'm very positive on the collaboration with others.
30When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
No, I liked a lot of things at the same time.
31What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
More technology will be used.
32Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
Enough, thx :)
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6 years ago, I was an optician. I used to work as an optician for about 10 years. So, I had a lot of chances of seeing wonderful eyewear.At that time, I was thinking of designing this sort of excellent eyewear.I wanted…
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?
6 years ago, I was an optician. I used to work as an optician for about 10 years. So, I had a lot of chances of seeing wonderful eyewear.At that time, I was thinking of designing this sort of excellent eyewear.I wanted to have frames which are more wearable and fashionable in Korea.And then I became a designer at PROJEKT PRODUKT.
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
PROJEKT PRODUKT is a eyewear brand in Korea.The identity is morden and minimal.Every each collection has a fashion theme but all based on modern and minimal concept.We've got 3 core positions which are superior quality, good design, resonable price.
03What is "design" for you?
It's very difficult question. I can say designing is a large part of my life.Sometimes it gives me more stress but I feel so many other things through my design. After rough times, I was able to work with good people and even now.
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
As I talked, we have a theme that is included in fashion category.I like designing and reflect fashion theme to the collection .
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
My favorite frames are‘MC-10' because it's the frames showing our own identity and mood.
06What was the first thing you designed for a company?
My first design is 'S-5'.
07What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
I don't have special material / platform / technology.But I try to choose material / platform / technology that express PP's identity and philosophy every collections.
08When do you feel the most creative?
I come up with creative ideas when I see something good product or place.Thay make me more creative and motivated.
09Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
I focus on completeness of a design all the times.
10What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
I have many feelings when I design but, mostly happiniess.
11What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
Mostly excited!
12What makes a design successful?
When we head for the same goal and have a good result.
13When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
I consider bad aspects first.
14From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
I think designers have social responsibilities so we have to suggest trustful and believable design for people.
15How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
I think it's too fast so I'm a bit worried. But, people have ablitiy to find good things so they will be able to make good designs in the future.
16When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
We exhibited at 2018 MIDO and will be attending at 2018 SILMO.
17Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
I like to search for vintage frames and it gives me a lot of good sources and ideas.
18How 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?
Frames which are superior-quality and good-wearable with cool design.
19Where 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 Seoul. Since we've got a lot of cool and attractive things, I have many chances of seeing cool stuff.
20How do you work with companies?
I try to enjoy my working with co-workers.
21What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
I think a company has to provide designers with more time to experience something new and fresh.
22Can you talk a little about your design process?
1. We decide a collection theme for every year.2. line-up3. Design
23What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
Wastebasket / Scissors / Cup / Cabinet / Pajama
24Can you describe a day in your life?
Work with good people
25Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
I'm a young designer, too.
26From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
If you became a designer by your own decision, I'm sure you felt mostly happiness and exhilaration.
27What is your "golden rule" in design?
Comfortable
28What skills are most important for a designer?
Communication
29Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
I mostly use 'Illustrator', note and pen for design
30Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
I normally sleep when I'm so stressed out.
31How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
It depends. It can be a few hours or more than one week.
32What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
Source of inspiration
33What was your most important job experience?
Experience working as an optician
34Who are some of your clients?
People who understand our own identity and philosophy.
35What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
I like the period we have a meeting for setting theme.Sometimes, only listening to others is cool and helpful. It can be a great breakthrough for design.
36What are your future plans? What is next for you?
We will create more creative and cool stuff sych as video and photo for next collection.
37Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I work as a team.
38Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
The designs for 2019 collection are already ready!
39How can people contact you?
nr@projektprodukt.co.kr
40Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
A' Design Award គឺជាពានរង្វាន់រចនាល្អអន្តរជាតិដែលវាយតម្លៃដោយគណៈកម្មការ។ ចូលរួមក្នុង A' Design Award ដើម្បីទទួលបានឱកាសក្នុងការទទួលស្គាល់ដោយគុណសម្បត្តិ ទទួលបានកិត្តិនាម កិត្តិយស និងការផ្សព្វផ្សាយសម្រាប់ការងាររបស់អ្នក។ ដាក់ស្នាដៃរបស់អ្នកសម្រាប់ A' Design Award ហើយប្រកួតប្រជែងដើម្បីឈ្នះ A' Design Prize ដ៏គោរពរាប់អាន។
