I have been working with design since 2006, initially with yacht design, developing factory projects, then the boat project as a whole, over the years I set up a woodshop to build furniture for boats and homes.
01Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I have been working with design since 2006, initially with yacht design, developing factory projects, then the boat project as a whole, over the years I set up a woodshop to build furniture for boats and homes.
02How did you become a designer?
In my youth, I always liked drawing people and objects, at 18, I found a college that sparked an interest in using the talent I had learned, so I entered the world of industrial design
03What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
My priorities are function and ergonomics, having defined that, I seek to create something aesthetically pleasing and strong, I like the product to convey confidence that it will last
04Which emotions do you feel when designing?
satisfaction, excitement, whenever I find something challenging to create
05What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
I always did figurative drawing, another important factor was my father was a home builder, so I had a lot of access to tools and manual work, it allowed me to be familiar with creating things, I always liked manual work, it made it a lot easier to build my own designs
06What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
My future plans are to be able to have my projects manufactured in series and benefiting several people
07What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
seek to leave the project, learn to use manual tools and manufacture their projects or prototypes, this experience makes project development evolve
08You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
who seek to learn the manufacturing steps, processes and procedures, when you know how to manufacture, everything becomes easier to design
09What is your day to day look like?
I always go to my carpentry shop, organize, see the materials, design, develop projects for my clients and participate in the manufacturing
10How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
Trends are important, they always guide us towards innovation, it is important to be up to date, look for new manufacturing options, aesthetics, sustainable materials
11How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
When a design delivers a solution to a problem, it's not just about aesthetics, aesthetics are important to make the solution pleasant and friendly
12How do you decide if your design is ready?
It's like a piece of art, you look at it, test it, feel it, present it to different people, collect suggestions, modify it and test it again, when you finally feel satisfied, it seems to be ready.
13What is your biggest design work?
an 80-foot personal yacht
14Who is your favourite designer?
none in specific
15Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
exercises, reading, nature, painting, carving
16Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
My company is small, I work with customized projects most of the time, always looking to deliver something durable, beautiful and functional
17What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
teaching carpentry to people, initiation into furniture making
18What positive experiences you had when you attend the A' Design Award?
Mainly, it is a huge challenge, having a unique project in the world, something truly innovative, winning the award is consummating the fact that you manage to achieve innovation in your project, becoming a true designer, creator and trend influencer.
the main idea was to have a chair that could be stored without taking up too much space
01What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
the main idea was to have a chair that could be stored without taking up too much space
02What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
I wanted it to be a beautiful, comfortable and foldable piece and especially simple to use
03What are your future plans for this award winning design?
I would like to produce on a large scale
04How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
took 4 months of development
05Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
It was something I already wanted to design, then a client arrived with this need
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?
my intentios is to lease the production rights
07What made you design this particular type of work?
It was from an office client who needed a chair for an interchangeable space
08Who is the target customer for his design?
simple to store
09What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
auto_awesome
Você quis dizer: se diferencia pela simplicidade, beleza e ergonomia
52 / 5.000
It stands out for its simplicity, beauty and ergonomics.
10How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
some friend suggested using the fusion of words foldable ( dobravel in portuguese) with gaia
11Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
3d softwares, router cnc, 3d printers, hand tools
12What is the most unique aspect of your design?
The curvature of the chair's back and seat is finished with a manually carved
13What is the role of technology in this particular design?
manufacturing assistance
14Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
I checked several chairs, looking for examples of comfortable angles to spend hours sitting without needing cushions.
15What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
create the hinges
16How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
I thought that because it was a very different example from what was already available globally, it might have a chance at the award
17What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
I learned to master the 3D printing process to help develop the chair
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I have a degree in industrial design since 2006, since then I have been working in the nautical industry primarily and producing other projects in parallel, I specialized in yacht design at the Instituto Europeo di…
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
I have a degree in industrial design since 2006, since then I have been working in the nautical industry primarily and producing other projects in parallel, I specialized in yacht design at the Instituto Europeo di Design IED in the yacht design course, years later I set up a carpentry shop where I dedicate my time to create furniture
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
I really liked drawing, painting, creating, I have a taste for manual work, this led me to the world of design, creating products
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
At first I would have liked to have been an architect, but I ended up choosing design
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
I like designing boats and their interiors, but when it comes to furniture, chairs are what attract me the most.
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
just the computer is not enough to create something, getting involved with production and processes are fundamental to understanding how to transform materials into the product you want
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
A great designer is always thinking ahead, beyond expectations, seeking results in the best possible and objective way.
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
design has to function in function, meet needs in general, aesthetics, function, ergonomics, market, sustainability, technology, and when you achieve all of this but in the simplest way possible you have a great design, simplicity is great
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
a good design is never easily discarded, we create attachment, as it probably meets our needs, and normally you use it until you can no longer use it
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
chairs, pehaps for IKEA
10What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
design a Mega Iate
11What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
not be afraid of making mistakes
12Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
no one in specific, but when it comes to furniture, I like Scandinavian and Japanese design
13What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?
no specific design, I like everything that pleases me visually, I appreciate when the human-product interaction works perfectly
14What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
today is the Velga folding chair, The fact that the jury chose it tells me that it's the best piece I've done
15How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
I always seek to learn new ways of manufacturing
16If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
maybe he would have been a civil engineer or architect
17How do you define design, what is design for you?
design for me is the simple solution to a problem
18What helped you to become a great designer?
my perfectionist head
19What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
a lot of work, a lot of study, a lot of mistakes, a lot of good and bad clients
20How do you think designers should present their work?
first to a client, possibly with a prototype, however simple it may be, it works better than a virtual image
21What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
more chairs
22What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
a mega yacht in the water
23What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
teaching, advice
24How does design help create a better society?
I believe it is creating sustainable products
25What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
Today I work doing nautical projects and making furniture
26Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
when I manufacture handcrafted furniture made of noble wood such as a table and chair
27What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
care with recycling and reusable products
28Where do you think the design field is headed next?
I think the challenge will be competition with artificial intelligence
29How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
ends when the full scope of the brief and customer and end user satisfaction are achieved
30When you have a new design project, where do you start?
I start with the main measurements and adapt the ergonomics
31What is your life motto as a designer?
that my product lasts as long as possible and brings satisfaction to the user
32Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
visionary designers set the trends
33What is the role of technology when you design?
auxiliar a fabricação para tornar o mais simples possivel
34What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
softwares 3D/2D CAD, Catia, Rhino, Autocad
35What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
make it comfortable and pleasant
36What do you wish people to ask about your design?
I hope you ask me to create the best I can
37When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
admiration
38Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
my ideal partner is the one who complements knowledge that I don't have, who raises questions
39Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
anyone around me, I ask anyone their opinion
40Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
none in particular
41How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
learning from my mistakes and successes
42Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
Steve Jobs
43How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
I don't consider myself a famous person
44What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
Green, Itajaí, pasta, spring, tools, no particular brand
45Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?
my father thought that when I went to design school, I would just design bird cages
46What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
When I'm asked to design something that I haven't designed yet
47When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
I thought I would be a visual artist and a firefighter
48What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
I hope we still have humanity
49Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
I don't know, I'm just a simple person
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I always liked drawing, my father had many tools and helped me familiarize myself with manual work, so years later I discovered industrial design and pursued a degree
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 always liked drawing, my father had many tools and helped me familiarize myself with manual work, so years later I discovered industrial design and pursued a degree
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
I have my own carpentry office where I produce my pieces manually
03What is "design" for you?
design is a solution above all, then simplicity
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
Chairs, are the most difficult pieces of furniture to manufacture
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
the velga chair, is a unique piece of furniture
06What was the first thing you designed for a company?
a small boat with 15m
07What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
My favorite material is wood because of its versatility, as well as being the only raw material that can be replaced in nature
08When do you feel the most creative?
I feel more creative when I'm asked to design or build something I haven't done before
09Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
First I focus on function and ergonomics, this step will determine the entire dimension of the product, then I look for aesthetics and materials to make it strong
10What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
satisfaction, excitement, I like a challenging project, especially when I haven't completed something similar yet
11What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
relief and satisfaction mixed with happiness
12What makes a design successful?
when it goes beyond the briefing requirements, bringing a simple and unique solution
13When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
function and comfort, it is not enough to have a beautiful product without these two items
14From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
create sustainable things that can be easily recyclable and avoid obsolescence
15How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
the products with IA integrated, or multifunctions integrated in a net
16When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
My last exhibition was about art paint, 6 years ago
17Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
There are many hours of research to be able to create a new concept, in large part the ergonomics itself contributes to the format
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 don't believe I have a specific style, but I like functional and simple things.
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?
the cultural environment always influences us in some way, the woods I use are an example of this,
20How do you work with companies?
work on projects for other companies,
21What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
analyzing the designer's portfolio, if it matches the company's portfolio, with the objectives it intends to achieve
22Can you talk a little about your design process?
I always start with ergonomics, the user-product relationship is the foundation of the project, then I adapt the functionalities, I try to align a clean and simple aesthetic, and finally I develop the details of the components
23What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
I don't have anything specific favorite
24Can you describe a day in your life?
I just go to my workshop, where everything starts and ends
25Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
always be an empty glass, ready to be filled with new content
26From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Designers are always running after updates, everything changes daily, if you stay out of date for too long, it becomes difficult to keep up with trends
27What is your "golden rule" in design?
develop a product that the customer comes back to talk to you about hiring again
28What skills are most important for a designer?
creativity, the level at which you can imagine something, rotate it, color it, change it, move it, all in your mind
29Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
It all starts with pencil and paper in most cases, then software, then handwork
30Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
I don't have a specific management, but in general when the mind is tired, it needs to rest, work on other things, take turns to continue developing
31How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
It depends on the project, the complexity, whether you will need prototypes or additional technical staff, it is difficult to say about deadlines
32What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
What do you draw?
33What was your most important job experience?
It was the renovation of the wooden sailboat while I was a shipbuilding teacher, which transformed me into what I am today in terms of knowledge and skills.
34Who are some of your clients?
I have everything from shipyards for boat projects, students and clients for residential furniture
35What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
coffee machines, many options to prepare just by pressing a button, magical
36What are your future plans? What is next for you?
develop more furniture
37Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I work alone, but I have had a team in the past
38Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
nothing relevant at the moment
39How can people contact you?
nothing relevant at the moment
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។