Interviewe mat Ivan Paul B. Abanilla

I have been in the design industry for 7 years which I am presently working, and had experiences in manufacturing for 5 years. I have indirectly worked with architectural seating designers also.

Designing started having a mechanical background and the previous experiences. Contributing ideas and solution had started whereby a design can change the way a product is processed or planned to start off. Engineering easily can support a lot of design aspects.

Certain techniques would be keeping in mind the ideal objective of the design and making sure functionality as a user would be considered.

Having known each design as a new product and a potential benefit for the user, it would be a good sense of feel and excitement upon able to complete the design.

Particular aspect would be actual hands-on experiences which would be able to contribute certain knowledge.

On Plans and future growth, this would be more related what you are good at and able to focus on it. Collaboration with other designers to have a great product would be a good plan.

Design relates to a persons interest and way of handling things. Certain obstacles you face where you have a plan would also relate to everyday design as solutions.

Design starts from ideas and everyday encounter of problems where you want to improve. Challenging yourself to work on and get up everyday is another thing you need to be thankful for.

Currently I am working in a seating company where its also an exciting environment and facing new customization everyday. There will be no boring business days when you

Certain People would tend to adopt to new modern design, Aesthetically it does give a different feel to the product and have a different approach on users.

A product can be rated as a good design, when small details are also look into which it can be internally and not visible. Also, a lot of factors are considered such as durability and reliability of using the product.

A design can be decided as ready when a few important factors are considered, such as possible failures and its impact and safety. Overall its functionality is also reviewed as it differentiates from other design in comparison to your ideal objectives if you are able to meet them.

My design background is more on technical aspect. To be a designer/Artist is the approach in getting my idea to push thru and be realized.

The design studio/company is more on personal ideas gathered to be realized as every person have their preferences.

Design would be perfecting the product as it should be considering individual's approach, method relating to his/her discipline and evaluation of the final outcome.

Preferably interesting works but deals more related to human needs, and applying better form, and relate to their functions. Seats and tables would suit well presently.

Up to date, it would be my winning design.

Seats and seating solution but together with colleagues. Marina bay sands projects.

The use of CAD technology and their FEA test features.

Its when you have the idea but needs to execute it. So its in the process of doing.

Aspects of design is more to human ergonomic needs.

For that one i would describe as feeling tense but happy and excited. But mostly it depends on what you are designing. Well, it's probably due to tight deadline and too much coffee.

Appreciative and rewarding at times. But mostly thankful to the person I've worked who did contribute in realizing the design.

A design would be successful if, you share the same vision with the end user. So its more on the initial stage reaching the end users requirement.

I consider more on its function, materials and approach in realizing the design. Adding the aesthetic concept would require as well.

The responsibilities of a designer is to initiate the task of getting the needs of the society heard while considering less impact towards the environment.

It would be evolving in a way as prototype is more accessible and ideas are realized easily. Overall, Design is evolving as humans and organic lifeforms are evolving also.

The fact that other design individual face the same situation at this stage.

Design style and approach is more towards the feeling of the person which relates to his satisfaction. The approach reflects the designers experiences which sums up to data gathering.

Currently I am staying in KL but my hometown is in Cebu, Philippines. My cultural heritage which is the country I grew up does affects the design and the way we think as it brings memories which does reflect on the design. Available materials differ also in most countries.

I work with passion to have an ease in reaching the goal.

Mostly it would be to see the capabilities of the designer and be able to uplift his talents and skills. Another thing is to be able to execute well which relates to a group and workmates.

Design process would be, identify the need applicable for the society, conceptualize the idea, proving the concept, finalize the design and evaluate.

My shoulder bag, wooden chair, dining table, mist fan, lastly my bed.

Attend morning meeting, find task to complete in my desk. Do 3D cad analysis/ technical solution.. its pretty much exciting.

Failure is an opportunity to succeed.

common sense, analysis and perseverance.

Through my email add: Ivantotspaul@gmail.com