I have 20 years of experience in the sport pleasure craft industry.I have had the opportunity to work with many small companies in Greece .I gave me more time for big projects for TECHNOHULL, where I was a founding…
01Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I have 20 years of experience in the sport pleasure craft industry.I have had the opportunity to work with many small companies in Greece .I gave me more time for big projects for TECHNOHULL, where I was a founding member. Now i design and implement my own projects for TROPIDA , my company.
02How did you become a designer?
From my childhood I designed products, cars, engines, boats, motorcycles. Growing up, I cultivated this thrill through my studies and began to create my own products which were largely concerned with recreational craft since there was a large field of application in my country.
03What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
First of all, I am inspired by a three-dimensional shape, which I then print on paper with pencil and drawing instruments in three views. It is the first treatment and improvements to make it realistic and functional. Then, with the help of these views, I print it in the 3d program where it takes its final form
04Which emotions do you feel when designing?
The most interesting stage of design is when the initial inspiration is adapted to the practical conditions and then I feel very exited when the new product is alive .
05What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
Little by little, I was wondering how everything works and because I often did not get answers I explained my own explanations, which most of them identified with reality without having the proper knowledge. My next thought was that this can be better and more usable. A designer must have a sense of space, sensation of physical strength, be in a constant observation of natural movements, dare to open new paths by making different things in a different way than the conscious, to let his imaginary freedom, and to dare to support it
06What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
My inner need to articulate and materialize my ideas so that I create products that will be beautiful and enrich the world. So far, many of my plans and ideas have been implemented, giving me the opportunity to constantly improve them at a practical level.
My future plans are to build a 20-meter luxury sports yacht
The dream design project is to design a super car and to see to be imlemented
07What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
They should dare to do what their inner strength dictates. To preserve what they will create because some people , colleagues, or competitors will try to copy it.
The best advice is not to underestimate what they have been inspired and never disappointed
08You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
Think out of the box. Dont copy . Be original
09What is your day to day look like?
The routine of the day is dying when I notice my projects and find out points that can be improved.
When I go back to earlier designs and see how they can be adapted to modern needs.
10How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
Every season dictates its own aesthetic criteria. It is a great mistake, however, for the design to be governed only by them. You get some elements from the moment of the season, but the central idea is always your own, regardless of fashion, οr trends. And in this way, this project can last and succeed.
11How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
Εach design is done for one purpose. Ιf the project reaches its goal using harmonious aesthetic forms, success is assured Classic mistakes are due to other similar designs that make the designer lose his way.
12How do you decide if your design is ready?
A design is never completed. Because the human mind can never reach excellence and perfection.
Besides, if a design is perfect, there will not be any more.
The implementation needs make the project finish. As soon as the project materializes, the design of the new is begining
13What is your biggest design work?
My last design is COSMIC39. Inspired by the dolphin movement ,the flying eagles and the power of the super cars, tailored to make the traveling of the hosts enjoyable. The challenge was to make a very fast R.I.Boat that would make high speeds accessible to everyone without needing special knowledge and demands, while at the same time ensuring the maximum comfort both in the journey and in living on it
14Who is your favourite designer?
Iktinos and Kallikrate who built Parthenn of Acropolis in Athens were and will be the greatest architects in the world. From the most modern I would like to know Dali and Pinifarina
15Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
My favorite city is Milan. Music always influences design because it is an inspiration, and music creates psychic uplifting and delivers sensations and spirit Good design creates delightful emotions and beautiful pictures, facts that refine the soul and have better societies Design has made me happy at every moment of life and has given me the power to fill my mind with new ideas
16Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
It's very simple and easy to work with me. I prefer my job to be divided into sectors and everyone to manage his / her own liberty. At the end, the coordinator joins these areas and thus creatively completes the project. To the people I recruit I follow their morality and their spirit
The challenges of the profession are to create products in character and the responsibilities are the products to meet the purpose for which they were designed
A good designer who will work with me must have fresh ideas that are feasible, to be open minded, to be original, and be pioneer.
17What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
I have designed an ambulance boat for which I am trying to find funding to implement it, to donate it to some of the Greek islands that need it
18What positive experiences you had when you attend the A' Design Award?
By participate in Α'DESIGN AWARD & COMPETITION a dream project came to life. The recognition of a pioneering project by established judges, each in its kind, has given me the courage and the power to overcome difficulties and has given me hope for a greater distinction in the next project. These competitions offer participants the opportunity for world recognition and contribute to culture by bringing together artists and creators and making their work known throughout the world.
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I studied mechanical engineering and the design was very interesting. Since childhood, I have been a step in the design of cars and boats, and that has led me to deal with the design of fast and luxurious pleasure boats…
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
I studied mechanical engineering and the design was very interesting. Since childhood, I have been a step in the design of cars and boats, and that has led me to deal with the design of fast and luxurious pleasure boats with a special aesthetic
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
My love and passion for motor sports and boats motivates me and the fact that what everything i saw was not covered by my aesthetic criteria
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
It was a chilhood dream which came true
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
My favorite designs are fast cars, bicycles, boats and airplanes
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
To dare to observe and evaluate the natural harmony around them and have free spirit
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
A good designer makes sense on the practical side, the great designer combines the practical side with the harmonious and bold aesthetics
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
A successful project must combine functionality, harmonious aesthetics by eyecaching attention and being able to get into the practical living
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
Because they want to have a beautiful and good product that make their world easier
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
For myself
10What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
A monoco bicycle
11What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
I dont have a secret recipe
12Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
Luigi Dall'igna is one of my favorite designer
13What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?
Ferrari by Enzo Ferrari
14What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
All projects are my kids and i cant tell which one is best. Cosmic39 is my favorite
15How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
If they can understand the natural harmony and integrate their designs into it
16If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
I would have tried to become a designer
17How do you define design, what is design for you?
Design means a harmonious aesthetic that embraces functionality
18Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
My family is my great supporter in my life
19What helped you to become a great designer?
God helped me
20What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
Μy suspension to materialize and to present objects of particular aesthetics
21How do you think designers should present their work?
with boldness and self-esteem
22What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
Two are the next projects. A very special r.i. boat at 33 feet, and a radical sports luxury boat at 20 m
23What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
Become able to create products over the years
24What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
They expect to receive beautiful and distinct aesthetic products, which however include all the usability they require
25How does design help create a better society?
Design strikes the world, and when we live in a beautiful world this aesthetic passes through our soul
26What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
I work in an r.i.b10 meter and exhorts me that without losing any of its aesthetics and character it must offer that even the greatest
27Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
a 10-meter inflatable boat which had been ranked among the world's 5 best
28What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
I would like to produce new shapes and views and not to reproduce the old ones
29Where do you think the design field is headed next?
It adopts simple forms that simplify the way you think
30How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
Depends , but not less than 6 months
31When you have a new design project, where do you start?
From the requirements it needs to cover
32What is your life motto as a designer?
every day and better
33Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
Design sets the trends
34What is the role of technology when you design?
I am not inluence by the technology
35What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
Pencil and Rino
36What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
the design should not be characterized by colors but by shapes and be beautiful with any color
37What do you wish people to ask about your design?
from which you were inspired
38When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
how it can get better
39Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
Τhe design is an individual expression. Can not be shared .Only on objects made up of many pieces and there is a collaboration between the designers
40Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
I try not to get any influences
41Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
Design does not fit in the books
42How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
watching the entire animal and marine kingdom and challengingly projects
43Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
Salvadore Dali , and Iktinos and Kallikratis
44How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
I am happy when i see that people recognize my work
45What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
My favorite place is Greece, my favorite color is blue, I love greek food and I prefer the summer
46Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?
I cant recall
47What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
when I feel that the day that comes with brings me closer to my goals
48When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
Yes , all the time i was scketching cars, boats, engines etc
49What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
the planet will move with nuclear fusion and hydrogen. There will be total liberty or downfall
50Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
Ι hope the world function more for mankind
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I studied mechanical engineering and the design was very interesting. Since childhood, I have been a step in the design of cars and boats, and that has led me to deal with the design of fast and luxurious pleasure boats…
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 studied mechanical engineering and the design was very interesting. Since childhood, I have been a step in the design of cars and boats, and that has led me to deal with the design of fast and luxurious pleasure boats with a special aesthetic
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
Our company TROPIDA designs and manufactures its products. Its goal is products of high performance and functionality combined with luxurious comfort and excellent quality of construction. Its vision is to contribute to the protection of the environment through the research and application of electrification as a main propellant but also as a hybrid application
03What is "design" for you?
Design means a harmonious aesthetic that embraces functionality
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
Sports car, hi performance boats, and bikes
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
The most recent and favorite design is COSMIC39 the 12m rib.COSMIC 39 is an evolution among the R.I.B shipyarding.Not only the hull design and costruction , but also the design and the implementation of the deck. I wanted to combine speed with comfort , appealling both the speeders as well as the luxury lovers .
06What was the first thing you designed for a company?
The first thing i designed was a 10m rib (20 years ago) , which it turn to be one of the best globaly
07What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
My favorite material is carbon fiber.
08When do you feel the most creative?
When i isolate in my countryhouse for a few days.
09Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
the coexistence of beauty and practicality
10What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
Ekstasis of creativity
11What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
Joy and agony for the perfect result
12What makes a design successful?
A successful project must combine functionality, harmonious aesthetics by eyecaching attention and being able to get into the practical living
13When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
My aesthetic and if the design find the practical goal which was design for
14From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Create beautiful and functional products that will not turn into garbage
15How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
Ι think the design future is minimalism and soft shapes
16When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
My last exhibition was in 18 EAST MED YACHT SHOW in ATHENS. The next it will be at DUSSELDORF BOOT at 2020
17Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
From the nature's movement observation . The wisdom of mother nature is the only think that inspires me
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?
My design is agressive, bold,renovative, non convetional, radical.
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?
Greece has deep cultural roots and this inheritance has influenced me deeply.Living in Greece is a previlege.
20How do you work with companies?
By mutual trust and confidence
21What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
A good designer must have pioneering ideas and been able to harmonize these proposals with the purposes for which he has to work for
22Can you talk a little about your design process?
I use a platform that puts the data and I try to harmonize the aesthetics without omitting these data
23What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
A painting from a Greek famous painter,( MYTARAS) A vintage Jukebox (from 1940), Some plates with Dali paintings, a miniature wooden sculpture of a sailing boat from my grandfather
24Can you describe a day in your life?
My day life is dedicated to my work, my family, and my sports
25Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Never give up your dreams.Have free spirit. Dare to do unconvetional things
26From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Negative is that you are volnarable of coping your work
Positive is that you are connected to the inner child thus you are creative
27What is your "golden rule" in design?
Be innovative and radical
28What skills are most important for a designer?
fantasy, and creativity
29Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
Simple pencils, rubbers,rullers,sheets of paper. At the next stage i use rhino software,and my desktop
30Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
My family and my work team helps me to cope with this
31How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
Approximately two years
32What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
How do you come up with this idea?
33What was your most important job experience?
Designing for a famous car industry a new sport car project
34Who are some of your clients?
Bussinesmen
35What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
Fast cars, fast boats, and airplanes
36What are your future plans? What is next for you?
My new project is a new 10 m r.i.b with new innovative characteristics
37Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I prefer to work by myself
38Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
I am working the construction of COSMIC 39
39How can people contact you?
By e-mail and by phone
40Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
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