I found the main inspiration for design in nature. My idea was to bring nature into the home. I did it in a form that is the stylization of a lotus flower.
01What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
I found the main inspiration for design in nature. My idea was to bring nature into the home. I did it in a form that is the stylization of a lotus flower.
02What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
The main focus was to bring people together and nature together. If we can not take a man into nature, let's bring it to man.
03What are your future plans for this award winning design?
My next task is, of course, to sell my product.
04How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
The entire design process lasted about six months.
05Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
Design was created as a product for one company.
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?
I am producing this product. If the offer was acceptable, I could sell production rights.
07Who is the target customer for his design?
This washbasin is made according to the order. Only the elite can afford it.
08What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
Every manufactured piece of this sink is unique. No it can not be the same while the competition offers mass production is not interesting shapes.
09How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
The name is a form. Abstraction.
10Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
Sketches, 3D model, real model, prototype
11What is the most unique aspect of your design?
The shape itself. Texture. Uniqueness.
12Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
I worked with a sculptor.
13What is the role of technology in this particular design?
Technology is very important in this design. I used a cnc machine and a specific way of molding.
14What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
Special mold making technology and mold casting. Also, the final processing is very specific to us.
15How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
I thought the world should be familiar with this design.
បទសម្ភាសន៍ទេវតារចនា
37 សំណួរ
I come from an artistic family, most family members are engaged in art and design. I attended the Art School in Nis, the direction for interior and industrial design.
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
I come from an artistic family, most family members are engaged in art and design. I attended the Art School in Nis, the direction for interior and industrial design. After that I enter the Belgrade Polytechnic and the direction of product design.
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
I am inspired by people. I want to create beautiful products that will make life easier for people.
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
I chose to be forced.
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
I design everything. I would not want to limit myself to anything. I swim through various areas.
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
I am not legend. I am a normal human being with a little talent and a lot of work. I would advise them to do a lot for themselves.
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
A good designer is talented, an great designer works a lot.
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
A good design is moving in the head, it comes to the paper, then the digital one creates a really good design. The design that remains in the head is good, but when he sees the light of the day, then he becomes a really good design.
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
Why do people invest? To earn, of course. A good design will bring them money. That's why people invest in good design.
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
I do not know, I design for myself. I design for all people.
10What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
Dream. And while you are awake, dream.
11What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
I designed a lamp. It's a wall lamp with an inspiration in the eclipse of sun. Let the rest of the mystery remain.
12How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
Work and sleep. Like Leonardo Da Vinci.
13If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
I'd probably be a professional athlete. I've been dealing with professional sports for a long time.
14How do you define design, what is design for you?
Design is art. Art is design.
15Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
My biggest support is my family.
16What helped you to become a great designer?
Learning about yourself.
17What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
The biggest obstacles in life are enviable people. They will do everything to get you out and be ahead of you.
18How do you think designers should present their work?
Every designer must know everything about his design. Confidence is the best presentation.
19What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
I work on a new lamp, some ecological design etc.
20What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
My goal is to direct as many people as possible into the right way of design
21What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
They expect top design.
22How does design help create a better society?
Like art, the design is here to break everyday monotony in people.
23What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
I'm working on the design of a new sports rehabilitation device.
24Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
Design of my Eclipse lamp, a lot of people like that design and I am exhibiting at many regional exhibitions.
25What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
I would like to see more use of materials that do not harm the environment and whose production does not disturb the ecosystem.
26How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
It depends on the project and the inspiration. Sometimes the project can be done in a week, and sometimes it takes years.
27When you have a new design project, where do you start?
Everything start in my head, I try not to look at similar projects, so as not to copy something, I like to create new things.
28What is your life motto as a designer?
We are all designed from our birth, as we grow so we become art.
29Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
Design need to sets trends, design is trend.
30What is the role of technology when you design?
We have to follow technology and use it.
31What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
It is the core of design, the design is the psychology of man. Psychology of color, shape and texture.
32What do you wish people to ask about your design?
What is the inspiration for design.
33When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
I wonder: "How I did not think of that?"
34Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
My friend Marija is my ideal design partner. Yes, but it must be chosen with great care.
35Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
All the people in my environment. I listen to their thoughts, problems, ideas ...
36Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
Nikola Tesla. About everything. About space, time, pigeons...
37Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
I wish them to follow heart, and buy good design, and of course to look at my work.
បទសម្ភាសន៍អ្នករចនា
29 សំណួរ
I come from an artistic family, most family members are engaged in art and design. I attended the Art School in Nis, the direction for interior and industrial design.
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 come from an artistic family, most family members are engaged in art and design. I attended the Art School in Nis, the direction for interior and industrial design. After that I enter the Belgrade Polytechnic and the direction of product design. No, and now, at the moment I don’t know what I want to be.
02What is "design" for you?
Design is art.
03What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I like to design everything that can make peoples life better and easier.
04What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
My favorite design is Eclipse lamp. Its simple, modern and sculptural. Inspiration is eclipse of Sun. That lamp is full of energy.
05When do you feel the most creative?
I like night. Night is miracle. And I am most creative when I dream.
06Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
I try to focus on all aspect. But on aesthetics and functionality most.
07What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
I am very proud when my design is realized.
08What makes a design successful?
Good idea at first and than how long You work on idea to become design.
09When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
When you look at a man, you first see whether he is beautiful or not. It's so in the design.
10From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
It is a great responsibility to society. You make a man happy. He begins the day with you. He uses your design to be happy.
11How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
The future of design is in no design. When art reached its peak, it became not art.
12When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
My last exhibition is currently held in Belgrade.
13Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
All my inspiration is in nature. Nature itself is an inspiration for all.
14How 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?
My main call is nature. I take what nature gives me and I turn it into design with stylization.
15Where 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 Serbia. That Serbia and the environment have a big influence on my creation. It's my country full of nature and good people.
16What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
Companies should respect designers. One conversation with the designer will tell them everything about him.
17Can you talk a little about your design process?
I'm starting to draw sketches. I'm switching to 3D modeling. After that, I make models, prototype and eventually finished product.
18Can you describe a day in your life?
I get up early in the morning. I'm going to train. After that I sit and work, I design. I'm sleeping. And so on.
19Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Work on yourself every day. The more you can.
20From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Every design is like a child. You are proud of him, but you are always trying to fix it.
21What is your "golden rule" in design?
Golden ratio.
22What skills are most important for a designer?
Imagination.
23Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
You must have a plan. Plan your day.
24How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
It depends of design project.
25What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
What is that?
26What are your future plans? What is next for you?
To become best designer in my country.
27Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I work alone. Like wolf.
28Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
Yes. I design a lot. Lamp, fitness equipment etc.
29How can people contact you?
People can contact me on my website: https://dimitrije.design or my instagram page https://www.instagram.com/dizzajners/ or my email: dimitrije.durlan@gmail.com
A' Design Award គឺជាពានរង្វាន់រចនាល្អអន្តរជាតិដែលវាយតម្លៃដោយគណៈកម្មការ។ ចូលរួមក្នុង A' Design Award ដើម្បីទទួលបានឱកាសក្នុងការទទួលស្គាល់ដោយគុណសម្បត្តិ ទទួលបានកិត្តិនាម កិត្តិយស និងការផ្សព្វផ្សាយសម្រាប់ការងាររបស់អ្នក។ ដាក់ស្នាដៃរបស់អ្នកសម្រាប់ A' Design Award ហើយប្រកួតប្រជែងដើម្បីឈ្នះ A' Design Prize ដ៏គោរពរាប់អាន។