I finished Master's in Industrial Design at the University of Art and Design Cluj Napoca, Romania with a 6 months internship of Architecture and Interior Design in Spain.
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
I finished Master's in Industrial Design at the University of Art and Design Cluj Napoca, Romania with a 6 months internship of Architecture and Interior Design in Spain. While studying I worked for Nemo Lighting in Milan, Italy. After the University I gained experience by working as a Furniture Designer and as an Industrial Designer where I was responsible for creating 3D objects for such as important projects as: Ferrari World – Abu Dhabi, UAE/Parque de Atracciones Madrid - Madrid, Spain/Movie Park - Bottrop, Germany/Legoland - Gunzburg, Germany. These experiences helped me to establish Studio11.
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
I've become a designer because I always liked to draw and I wanted to do something with it. Also because I always have a lots of ideas and solutions for any problems.
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
I've chose to become.
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
Furniture and interesting interiors.
05What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
A great designer has always his/her style in everything he/she makes. This doesn't mean that everything has to be the same, it means just that even if the projects are very different there is always something, even little details which shows the designer's style.
06What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
Good design is if the client is satisfied.
07What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
Because it makes easier and more beautiful the everyday life.
08What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
I always wanted to work for a big architecture company like BIG Architects or Foster +Partners just to see how they work, for a great experience.
09What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
To design my own house.
10What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
flexibility
11Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
Le Corbusier, Karim Rashid, Masquespacio
12How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
A lot of work experience in different kind of design projects. Living in other countries, traveling a lot, these helps to understand different views of people.
13If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
Probably an architect or archeologist.
14Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
My grandfather was my greatest supporter. I had big luck to have him in my life. He helped me to find what I love and everything important I've learnt I knew from him.
15What helped you to become a great designer?
My travels helped me a lot, and also that I was two times with Erasmus at the University where I learned a lot.
16How do you think designers should present their work?
Design presentations have to be clear, focused on what they want to show.
17What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
Now I am working on an interior design for a sushi restaurant.
18Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
All of my projects gave me the same satisfaction. Every one of them was a succes because the clients were happy, and everything was exactly how we decided.
19How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
It depends on the project.
20When you have a new design project, where do you start?
I start by consulting the client and analysing the space or product.
21What is your life motto as a designer?
Design with purpose.
22Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
Both of them. Some designs appear because of the trends, and also some trends appear because of the use of one design style.
23What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
Rhinoceros, V-ray for Rhino, Adobe Photoshop, Coreldraw
24Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
I think important is to have similar tastes in design, otherwise is difficult to share projects.
25Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
Victor Papanek - Design for the real world
26How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
By design courses and by reading design articles/books.
27What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
I don't have a favourite color or place. My favourite food is anything Italian, pasta in general, summer and winter, as brand I like Ferm living.
28What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
Motivates me if I see that I am moving forward with work.
29When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
When I was a child there were many things I liked, but one thing which I loved the most was drawing. This never changed, I am very thankful that my work includes this, besides a lot of interesting opportunities which helps me to grow professionally.
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When I was a child there were many things I liked, but one thing which I loved the most was drawing. This never changed, I am very thankful that my work includes this, besides a lot of interesting opportunities which…
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?
When I was a child there were many things I liked, but one thing which I loved the most was drawing. This never changed, I am very thankful that my work includes this, besides a lot of interesting opportunities which helps me to grow professionally in the design field.
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
Studio11 is a young Interior and Product Design firm based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The company's mission is to offer complete interior and product design services. Using creativity and proven experience, creates projects that focus on functionality and visual aesthetics through the balance of materials and products used.
03What is "design" for you?
To design something is much more than just making renderings. Every time I start a new project, I get myself into it. All the colors, the style and the pieces of furniture give me a unique, personal experience. Every one of them is different. This is what I love about my job.
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
Furniture design is my favourite, but I also like to design interiors.
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
Houses designed by Le Corbusier and Arco lamp by Castiglioni.
06What was the first thing you designed for a company?
The first things designed by me for a company were 3D objects for Movie Park, Germany.
07When do you feel the most creative?
At night.
08Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
functionality
09What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
motivation, energy
10What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
happiness, released
11What makes a design successful?
Design is successful if the client is satisfied.
12When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
If the design is aesthetically and functionally appropriate for what was made.
13From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
I think designers need to focus more on what is necessary and what can help a product to grow.
14How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
Design field is very large, but also is difficult to come up with a new idea. So I can say that is still evolving but much slower, than before.
15When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
The last exhibition where I was participating was in 2018 Re-think Plastic / Precious Plastic in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The next exhibition will be Romanian Design Week 2021 and I will participate with a new design of mine: Together Chair.
16Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
My inspiration is traveling and hiking in nature. Also helps me a lot to go to design fairs and to watch a good artistic movie.
17What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
I think companies should look if the designer have the same perspective as theirs.
18Can you talk a little about your design process?
19What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
Alessi - Lemon Squeezer
Bialetti Coffee Maker
20Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Do always what you love and what are you good at.
21From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Positive is that I love to work and to see that my ideas are becoming reality. Negative is that sometimes you have to accept some works what you probably do not like, but you can transform in something better.
22What is your "golden rule" in design?
If it is about interior design, then it would be - to know very well the space and the needs of the client.
23What skills are most important for a designer?
To be creative, precise and flexible.
24Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
Rhinoceros, V-ray and Photoshop as softwares. And also paper and pencils for drawing.
25How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
It depends on the object.
26What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
When will be ready?
27What was your most important job experience?
All of my job experiences were important because every one of them was different and I've learnt many things.
28Who are some of your clients?
Wincon - construction company, Romania
Kintaro - Sushi Restaurant, Romania
29What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
Furniture Design - because it can be very creative
30Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
It depends on the period, most of the times I am working alone on the projects, but sometimes I collaborate with other designers.
31How can people contact you?
On my company's website there are more contact information: www.studio11.ro
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