One of the main idea was to stay inspired by the native Caribbean history and maintain a youthful and universal appearance.
01What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
One of the main idea was to stay inspired by the native Caribbean history and maintain a youthful and universal appearance. Camillet promotes an unique and artistic vision of the contemporary preservation of the environmental.
02What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
The main focus was to impact and encourage the use of materials and textiles in the field of fashion and create new awareness and trends.
03What are your future plans for this award winning design?
I would like to continue my studies doing a master's degree in Art Direction and continue developing my XAR brand.
04How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
3 Months aprox.
05Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
I was expressing my craft skills and my vision as a designer. As a result, I can express how much I love my culture.
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 was intent to product my work to myself. Camillet design represent XAR design and production.
07What made you design this particular type of work?
Camillet is made with a collection of natural fibers, that results in a process of braiding. The results were positive and effective to incorporate the corduroy in Camillet. Making the dress unique and marketable.
08Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
No, isn’t other design or designer that help the influence to Camillet.
09Who is the target customer for his design?
Camillet is made for anyone who would like to show silhouette in a dress.
10What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
The Camillet design is a unique artisan piece.
11How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
The name of this design, Camillet is inspire by my niece’s name. She is my inspiration for this new design.
12Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
Stockpile techniques inspired by Caribbean culture.
13What is the most unique aspect of your design?
The most unique aspect is the feminine silhouette that makes the dress look as well as its spectacular texture, specific in the elaboration of the corset.
14Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
The team was made up of Michelle Guzmán who worked as editor of the project and Shaileen Toucet who served as model for the XAR Camillet project.
15What is the role of technology in this particular design?
The applications that I use are Photoshop & Illustrator program to create the design and presentation.
16Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
Camillet is a unique dress worked with artisan techniques.
17What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
The most difficult part of the elaboration of the dress was the making of the braids, the length and the sewing by hand in the corset. The braids had to have the same thickness and design to achieve a perfect and natural impression.
18How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
I was contacted by A ’Design Award representative that offered me the opportunity to participate in A’ Design Award & Competition.
19What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
I learned to develop a high quality product.
20Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
Thank you.
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I obtained Associate in Science of Fashion Design Degree in Pontifical Catholic University of PR and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design in AI Miami International University of Art & Design.
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
I obtained Associate in Science of Fashion Design Degree in Pontifical Catholic University of PR and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design in AI Miami International University of Art & Design. My design is inspire en my culture and handmade techniques that make the dress unique.
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
I chose to become designer because my ideas can be reality.
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
I become a designer and I love it.
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
Couture Dresses.
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
My best advice is to develop your own style and be persistent.
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
A good designer is who works hard for a best quality product and great designer is who obtained the fame & legacy.
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
Visual look, silhouette and quality of the textiles.
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
Good design is what my customer feels satisfaction and happiness with the product.
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
High couture fashion design
10What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
I would like to published a Science Fiction Book & works for a high couture company.
11What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
Be authentic & persistent.
12Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
Isabel Toledo Designer.
13What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?
Cristian Dior designer have the best quality design & construction techniques.
14What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
Visualization of the capability and connect with the people's beauty.
15How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
Practice and new trends techniques in the fashion design.
16If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
Art Direct and Science Fiction Book writer.
17How do you define design, what is design for you?
Having opportunities to create new ideas that transform and provide development to the society.
18Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
My family
19What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
I would like to have more financial support to complete my education and new projects.
20How do you think designers should present their work?
Good construction quality & best visual quality.
21What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
Science Fiction Book.
22What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
Create a worldwide product.
23What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
Grow up as a person & professional aspect.
24How does design help create a better society?
I would like to help to create good quality product. I would create a different scenes for every season.
25Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
Camillet for A' Design Award .
26What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
How the design industry change everyday.
27Where do you think the design field is headed next?
Evolution of the ideas in the future.
28How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
1 month approximately.
29When you have a new design project, where do you start?
Sketch paper.
30What is your life motto as a designer?
Be inspire & desire to grow up professionally every day.
31Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
Design sets the trends.
32What is the role of technology when you design?
No accessible to the worldwide.
33What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
Photoshop, Ilustration, Gebber Acumark.
34What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
Determines the essential inspiration in the design.
35What do you wish people to ask about your design?
How you get inspire?
36When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
Develop the product with appreciation and visualization.
37Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
Ideal design partner is who is engage in job and can be responsive.
38Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
Miss Universe and influencers models in the fashion design industry.
39Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
Editorials.
40How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
Fashion Design studies and my work experience.
41Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
President Donald Trump.
42How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
Recognitions and awards are the fundamental for a good designer. I don't know about fame but I think is depends how you handled it.
43What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
Blue, my house, soups, summer, watching movies and Dior brand.
44Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?
Teamwork.
45When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
Become an actor and writer because inspire me confidence.
46What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
I will continue to make my best effort and trust in God.
47Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
I love to be in roadtrips.
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After, I saw a teacher sewing for a Jayuya Festival, I decided to participate for the same competition. For my surprise, I won the First Place in the National Indigenous Festival of Jayuya Puerto Rico.
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?
After, I saw a teacher sewing for a Jayuya Festival, I decided to participate for the same competition. For my surprise, I won the First Place in the National Indigenous Festival of Jayuya Puerto Rico. During that moment, I decided to be a designer. I believe I do have different abilities and skills to create unique piece of clothes.
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
Currently, I’m working as a freelance.
03What is "design" for you?
Design is a dominion of the art, that you can express an idea for any purpose.
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I do like to design high fashion dress and books.
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
“LA LAMPARA” was a project created for Miss Universe of Puerto Rico. Most I like for this design was the shape and idea.
06What was the first thing you designed for a company?
I did my first design to my sister Molly, I called “LLUVIA”. The design was a representation of the raining days in Puerto Rico. The material was nature rope material and quartz cords.
07What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
My favorite material is ixtle.
08When do you feel the most creative?
I do feel the most creative when I’m spending time with my nephews and nieces.
09Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
I do focus more in the materials, body shape and be an exclusive design.
10What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
After I completed a design, I do feel satisfied. Another goal is complete.
11What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
Adrenaline is what I feel after my design are realized.
12What makes a design successful?
I believe what makes a design successful is the satisfaction of my customer.
13When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
Such as the following aspects: No shape of body, style isn’t appropriate and quality of the textures.
14From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Contribute to new trends of the fashion and create significate changes to the society.
15How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
I believe, design field will be able to have more flexible techniques of construction.
16When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
My last exhibition was in National Indigenous Festival of Jayuya Puerto Rico. I would like to have my next exhibition in Italy.
17Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
My inspiration come from visualization of my art.
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?
I describe my design style as a couture. Some of the main characteristics of my style are the geometric pieces, textural and shape of the design. All my designs are made with raw material.
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 Jayuya, Puerto Rico. Yes, I feel the cultural heritage of my country affects my design because I feel using raw material.
20How do you work with companies?
Freelance.
21What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
Demonstrate responsibilities, discipline and unique style.
22Can you talk a little about your design process?
My design process is simple, if I had an idea right now, I used a pencil & paper and start organizing my ideas. Then I used Photoshop Illustrator and start build it up the idea.
23What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
Camillet Design, all my design for National Indigenous Festival of Jayuya Puerto Rico, Men Collection & Wedding dress.
24Can you describe a day in your life?
I usually wake at 6:00 am, go for a morning run with delicious breakfast and my day start. I drive 1hr 30min weekday to Yauco High School to teach my student how amazing is fashion design.
25Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Create a brand and a business.
26From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Negatives is a lot of competition and Positive opportunity express yourself and create a product.
27What is your "golden rule" in design?
Discipline is my golden rule.
28What skills are most important for a designer?
Product quality skill design and esthetic design.
29Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
Photoshop, Illustrator, YouTube and MS Excel spreadsheet.
30Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
Depends of necessity of my design. Most of the time, I’m doing different design in my house.
31How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
All depends of the necessary of the design, usually can take 3 weeks or more.
32What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
Can I see one of your design?
33What was your most important job experience?
My most important job experience was in Mr. Sid because was a different type of clothes that I was working on.
34Who are some of your clients?
Bang Energy Drink and Miss Universe of Puerto Rico.
35What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
I’m currently working on a book. I enjoyed because all of this is new for me. I’m learning how to structure and complete a book for kids.
36What are your future plans? What is next for you?
I’m going to start my Master Degree and I would like to create my own brand and business.
37Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I do work as a team.
38Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
Yes, currently I’m working on a kid’s book. See my social media for more information.
39How can people contact you?
People can contact me at my email: xavieralexisrosado@gmail.com, IG @rosadoxavieralexis or Facebook Xavier Alexis Rosado
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។