It's been 20 years since I started designing jewelry. I started working at the jewelry studio THE GREAT FROG in London.
01Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
It's been 20 years since I started designing jewelry.
I started working at the jewelry studio THE GREAT FROG in London.
He has been involved in jewelry for 20 years and has been favored by various Japanese artists and celebrities.
02How did you become a designer?
When I first thought about my friend, designed jewelry and gave it to my friend, I was very pleased.
I felt a sense of purpose in the work that can bring happiness to people with the jewelry I design.
03What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
When designing, think from the story, not from the shape. Calculate back from the story and design.
The final design is balanced so that the beauty of the jewelry will stand out.
04Which emotions do you feel when designing?
I want people who wear the story of jewelry that I think of to sympathize with me and wear it for the rest of my life.
How many memories can you make with your own jewelry? What kind of happiness can we deliver? Such
Just thinking and designing will motivate you to think that you are a valuable person.
05What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
My mother, who liked antiques when she was young, has a big influence.
I remember being surrounded by antique jewelry and furniture, albeit small
06What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
I want to continue making jewelry that is packed with my own concepts and stories.
I was able to make a successful bid for two Argyle pink diamonds at the auction, so
I want to try high jewelry using the special pink diamond
07What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
I think it's important to try to make things with thought and talk about the jewelry you designed.
Beautiful, cool, and cute are the basics of jewelry design, and it is also important to try a design with originality that is different from humans.
08You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
What kind of thought do you want to design and what kind of thought do you want to convey?
It is important not to copy a good design, but to create your own design with hints.
09What is your day to day look like?
There are many hints in everyday life. Even objects that are not related to jewelry can become jewelry.
Since it is Instagram every day, it is useful for my own design while watching new techniques, designs, videos, etc. for jewelry making.
10How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
"Rather than follow the trends, stick to the jewelry you want to design yourself.
If you follow the trend, the design will be similar or close to each other.
11How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
think that the design shows the humanity of the person. It's interesting because people aren't the same. Empathize with the person's thoughts and ideas and decide whether they are good or bad.
12How do you decide if your design is ready?
There is no perfect design. I think other designers are the same, but even if you think you made a perfect one, there will always be parts that you want to start over later.
But I think it's growth. Because I designed it, I can make better ones again.
13What is your biggest design work?
I definitely tried this A design award. I have never participated in such a contest, so
It was a challenge to see how my design would be conveyed to people.
14Who is your favourite designer?
I am attracted to the designers who created the era in every field.
I respect designers who make things that weren't common sense until now.
Andy Warhol, the flag bearer of pop art, and Antoni Gaudi, the architect who designed the Sagrada Familia, which is still under construction.
I envy the sense that even if I die, I can take over that intention.
15Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
Since I lived in London, I visited most countries in Europe. Italy is one of my favorite countries.
When I was young, I visited the city without knowing right or left, so when I became an adult, I slowly came into contact with historical buildings and other cultures.
I think I can get a different inspiration.
16Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
A person who walks together without blurring the goal that should be aimed at from the same perspective.
If there is such a person, I can devote everything to my work without hiding it.
17What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
If my experience is useful to others, I would like to develop new designers and participate in and contribute to events.
18What positive experiences you had when you attend the A' Design Award?
I think that design is evaluated only when people judge it.
No matter how much I think it's okay, no one can tell.
The value of design is created only when people recognize it.
The experience of participating in the contest for the first time and being able to win the award on the front stage for the first time gave me confidence.
It will also give you an opportunity to take on new challenges.
Making a story not only in fashion but in the design itself, We make jewelry that people who wear it will love for a lifetime and will be handed down to future generations.
01What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
Making a story not only in fashion but in the design itself,
We make jewelry that people who wear it will love for a lifetime and will be handed down to future generations.
Ideas and inspirations are compared with my own real experience and experience,
Derive the jewelry you want to express.
02What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
I verified the design from various angles in order to express the decided concept, and even though I was worried that it might not be possible to think of the finished product, I challenged it and felt a sense of accomplishment. The importance of trying without giving up.
03What are your future plans for this award winning design?
I want to exhibit it in shops and many other places.
04Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
The miracle of the birth of life is expressed in jewelry and designed in pursuit of inspiration.
05Is 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 made a work with my own brand.
06What made you design this particular type of work?
People are born miraculously and can enjoy a happy life by connecting with them.
Such feelings were connected with DNA (double helix structure) with a chain that represents the connection.
07Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
Not particularly.
08Who is the target customer for his design?
Everyone who loves jewelry
09What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
It is a unique piece because it is cleverly assembled using many parts and colors.
10How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
It is not natural to give birth to this world, but it is a miraculous thing.
No one in the world is the same as two people. Being born is special.
I expressed such feelings with jewelry and named it a miracle of the birth of life.
11Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
Illustrator Rhino CAD
12What is the most unique aspect of your design?
Using many parts and colors, it looks up cleverly and has an excellent fit.
13Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
My assistant and affiliated factory
14What is the role of technology in this particular design?
Not particularly.
15Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
Not particularly.
16What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
Since it is a variable type, it was difficult to maintain the size and balance when assembled.
17How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
I have been involved in jewelry design and production for about 20 years, and my own thoughts,
I wanted to recognize how design is evaluated by the world.
18What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
Challenges and ways of thinking that make the impossible possible. Aspirations born by achieving them.
19Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
Not particularly.
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49 សំណួរ
I don't have a bachelor's degree in design. I started working at a jewelry workshop in London. After that, I learned by myself and became a designer. After that, I learned about diamonds under a jewelry polisher"
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
I don't have a bachelor's degree in design. I started working at a jewelry workshop in London.
After that, I learned by myself and became a designer. After that, I learned about diamonds under a jewelry polisher"
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
This is because I can impress and make people happy with the jewelry I designed.
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
I chose to be a designer.
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
Design jewelry. I also want to take on the challenge of designing luxury fashion items by making use of other jewelry materials.
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
I think it is important to keep doing it without giving up.
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
I think it's the difference between belief and non-belief.
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
Design without compromise and without deception. It is important to be able to be proud of our customers.
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
A design that is full of originality, not an ordinary design.
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
If I have time, I want to design luxury jewelry items that blend in with street fashion.
10What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
First of all, we were able to open a boutique in the center of Tokyo, so we plan to expand into the United States by the end of this year.
11What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
Do not give up and keep doing
12Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
I think all the high jewelry brands in the world are beautiful and wonderful.
13What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?
Pop art such as Andy Warhol created an era with new techniques.
14What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
"One wedding ring in the world that we make while talking to our customers.
We think about the design from the story of the two of us, so we make it.
Because you can feel the joy of our customers in a real way.
15How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
There is no end to the design. I just think and express it.
16If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
I should be working with people.
17How do you define design, what is design for you?
"Design is a visible expression of the thoughts of others,
From the beginning, it can be said that the answer to customers and an unspecified number of people is in the form, and in the case of design, it is premised that everyone can intuitively understand the answer. "
18Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
Co-founder of our president
19What helped you to become a great designer?
Advice from a London jewelry workshop and seniors who I'm always going on with.
20What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
Instead of spending time on design, thinking about selling first, I spent time on other promotions.
21How do you think designers should present their work?
Create a design that I can think of myself and tell a story about my design
22What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
Participated in the last auction of pink diamonds at the Argyle Mine, which closed in 2020,
I was able to make a successful bid for two Argyle Tenders, so I used that rare pink diamond.
Making jewelry.
23What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
Establishing Japan's first world-class jewelry brand by letting people all over the world know about my brand and myself
24What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
A new expression of jewelry.
25How does design help create a better society?
You can make people happy with a good design.
26What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
Participated in the last auction of pink diamonds at the Argyle Mine, which closed in 2020,
I was able to make a successful bid for two Argyle Tenders, so I used that rare pink diamond.
Making jewelry.
27Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
A'Design Award and Competition I participated in the contest for the first time and learned a lot.
28What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
I want to challenge and discover new possibilities, not a design that takes an average value.
29Where do you think the design field is headed next?
NFT, Metaverse, etc.
30How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
It takes at least half a year.
31When you have a new design project, where do you start?
Think from the story.
32Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
I think design determines the trend.
33What is the role of technology when you design?
You can shorten the design time.
34What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
Illustrator photoshop
35What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
Without it, the design would not be possible in me.
36What do you wish people to ask about your design?
Why did you get this design?
37When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
It can be used as a reference and used in my own new design.
38Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
I'm the type I want to design myself.
39Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
People with different occupations but successful in various fields
40Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
Nothing in particular.
41How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
Investigate until you thoroughly understand what I don't understand.
42Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
Family, friends, top jewelry designers
43How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
I have never won an award.
44What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
My favorite color is black, my favorite food is sushi, my favorite season is summer, my favorite thing is light,
My favorite place is the plateau, my favorite brand is ISSEI MIYAKE
45Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?
When the jewelry I made because I thought it would sell didn't sell at all.
46What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
An environment where I can design freely. Because I'm free, I can be prepared and immerse yourself in the design.
47When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
No, I didn't expect to be a designer.
48What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
The world has changed dramatically in the last few decades. I can't imagine 1000 years later.
49Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
I design jewelry with a story, so I sympathize with that story and design jewelry.
If you wear it, you will feel not only fashion but also more value in jewelry.
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40 សំណួរ
I loved fashion in general, and while working for a jewelry brand in London, England, I taught myself how to make jewelry, started my own brand, and started making jewelry.
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 loved fashion in general, and while working for a jewelry brand in London, England,
I taught myself how to make jewelry, started my own brand, and started making jewelry.
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
We have our own jewelry brand HELICAL CHORD in the fashion city of Tokyo, Omotesando.
There is also a cafe so that customers can relax and enjoy shopping.
03What is "design" for you?
Story, expression, balance, beauty.
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
A work with a deep story in the product.
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
Pop art such as Andy Warhol created an era with new techniques.
06What was the first thing you designed for a company?
Jewelry mainly based on the logo mark of our own brand HELICAL CHORD.
07What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
Highly durable material (platinum, gold) so that it can be passed down to future generations
08When do you feel the most creative?
When an original design that is unique is completed.
09Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
Beautiful design from any angle when worn, jewelry production that does not mislead every detail.
10What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
Excitement and exhilaration
11What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
Jewelry I designed is in the hands of people,
What kind of happiness will it bring?
What kind of memories can you make?
It makes me happy and happy to think that I can make happy memories for people through jewelry.
12What makes a design successful?
Pursue for perfection in every detail.
13When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
Can you explain why this product was made, rather than just judging by how good it looks?
14From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Instead of changing the jewelry you really like, keep wearing it.
15How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
I think that the number of virtual space designs such as Metaverse and NFT will increase.
16When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
When the Omotesando store in Tokyo is completed
17Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
It is based on my own experiences, things I saw, and things I felt beautiful in my life.
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?
If it's something to wear, I want you to wear it with some feelings and meanings.
It becomes a part of the person's body and becomes a talisman.
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 Tokyo, Japan. Japanese cultural heritage does not affect design,
Expressions, phrases, and myths unique to Japan are very useful for design.
Many Japanese brands have jewelry that resembles famous overseas jewelry brands.
Wearing well-known brand jewelry is a status, and you tend to buy jewelry by brand rather than design.
It's difficult to get a new brand accepted, but I'm thinking about designing every day so that my brand can open a hole in such a culture. "
20How do you work with companies?
Product development and design are left to us.
21What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
How convinced are you facing your design?
It's easy to quit, so I think it's a demand to determine if you have the power to get it done.
22Can you talk a little about your design process?
Think from the design concept and story, and create a design that matches it.
23What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
Jewelry( I designed), lights, speakers, cameras, furniture
24Can you describe a day in your life?
I'm always looking for new discoveries.
25Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Do not give up and keep doing
26From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Good point: Your creation is evaluated.
Bad points: If you don't get results, you won't be interested.
27What is your "golden rule" in design?
Keep doing what you want to create & express.
28What skills are most important for a designer?
eep doing what you want to create & express.
29Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
Illustrator, Photoshop
30Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
Decide on a deadline and immerse yourself in it.
31How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
Half a year ~
32What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
Where do you get your inspiration?
33What was your most important job experience?
London jewelry brand that worked for the first time.
34Who are some of your clients?
Ordinary people.
35What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
HELICAL CHORD means the tone of emotions emitted by a person.
The H in the middle is HUMAN and the C on both sides is CHORD.
I made a logo mark by combining these two. I like the logo mark design with such a feeling.
36What are your future plans? What is next for you?
I made a logo mark by combining these two. I like the logo mark design with such a feeling.
37Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I design jewelries by myself
38Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
I won two bids for Australian Argyle Pink Diamond Tender, so
Make high jewelry using the pink diamonds.
39How can people contact you?
Contact the jewelry concierge located in the store
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។