បទសម្ភាសន៍អ្នករចនា
18 សំណួរ
I have always been fascinated with creativity in all of its forms. A simple mistake in my acceptance letter in university led me to discover the world of graphic design, which I had no idea such a major existed.
Could 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 have always been fascinated with creativity in all of its forms. A simple mistake in my acceptance letter in university led me to discover the world of graphic design, which I had no idea such a major existed. I always feel that it is destiny that put me on a path which suited me perfectly. Ever since I have never stopped the journey learning and developing my abilities in art and design.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
I started an instagram account with the name Hind686, and after a while, I started posting some pictures of my illustrations. As time went by I developed some stationery products to sell and soon enough the name Hind686 was starting to catch on. Hind686 is now a start-up brand for designing a line of stationery products and is aiming to design more stationery products internationally
What is "design" for you?
Design is coming up with creative solutions that lead to better communication. Design to me is a way of life
What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I really enjoy digital illustration, especially botanicals.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
I don't have a specific favorite design. Every day I get to see new piece of art, that becomes a favorite for that day.
What was the first thing you designed for a company?
A newsletter for the Sport and Youth Ministry in Bahrain
What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
I love using a digital tablet and illustrating in both Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
When do you feel the most creative?
There isn't a specific time, but I love inviting creativity to come over for a hot cup of tea, a clean and a nice smelling office.
What makes a design successful?
When it affects the receiver in a good way, communicates what the designer aims for. It makes it a good design
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
Is the message/ purpose clear? does this design contribute to making the life of the receiver better? Are the design basics implemented in the design? this all contributes to judging a design. I won't be calling a design bad, I would say it would need improvements.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
To be fully aware of what people and society need, and to continuously expand knowledge and skills, and be aware of design trends. A designer should also try to be as protective of the environment as possible. Earth is our big home,
in the end, we should all share the responsibility of protecting our environment
When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
I haven't had my own exhibition yet. However, I am really looking forward to making it a reality
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
It is mostly nature and travel that keeps my fire for design and creativity going. I believe inspiration could hit anytime, anywhere regardless, since I like drawing florals a lot, nature plays a major role in feeding my inspiration.
How 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?
Colorful and whimsical I would say. My color choices in real life tend to get more pastel and light, however, when I am designing I feel that my heart is bursting with rich colors. I also love to read since I was a child, and I adore children books illustration, they give me so much joy just to look at. So this might be the reason for my style being the way it is
Where 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 Bahrain, an island in the GCC region. Culture definitley plays a major role in my designs. Almost all of the products that I designed are catered to the needs of my society. Bahrain is a very open country, this is a huge plus for designers and artists
How do you work with companies?
I am a full-time employee, working as a graphic designer. I design/create products after working hours. Some companies reach out for me to purchase my products as giveaways for their employees. It gives me great pleasure.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
trust the designer to do the job, over guiding the designer makes him/her lose their touch. There are several online portals now for viewing designers portfolio, I think this is really great as it makes it easier for the company to look for for the designer with a suitable skills/ portfolio and take action accordingly.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
I usually try to stimulate the idea in my head before putting anything into paper, once I am satisfied with the idea, I start sketching using a pencil and some copy papers (I usually use recycled papers). I scan the sketch and start illustrating digitally, try to enhance as I go. Once I am finished with this stage comes the fun part, COLOR! I tend to have 4 color options of each design I make. It is then being emailed to the press in order for printing.
