Interviewe mat Apiwat Chitapanya

I have an artistic background. I studied art since college to master degree. The style of work is a mix of furniture and art. I came into the industry about 10 years ago, starting with the design of decoration, such as vases, tray lamps, then have the opportunity to design furniture for Restrogen, MASAYA and most recently have the opportunity to design for DEESAWAT.

I have a passion for design during studying M.A. of Applied Art at Silpakorn University. It makes me learning something new and using creative knowledge all the time.In addition, I think the design of furniture is a way to reach people more easily.

I focus on beauty rather than function even it should be functional. Moreover, I try to create a unique work and use the process by artisans. Normally, I sketch by hand and make a rough example. Finally, I talk to the technician to produce the desired model.

I am excited and happy every time my work is produced as I designed.

I think the initiative, open-minded, inquisitive, and self-confidence make me successful. My father has been influential in my designing in terms of observation, diligent and loves to experiment.

I will continue to work on my own design. I want to be recognized as a great unique furniture designer. I hope that my work will be displayed in famous museums, and I wish to work with famous designers and artists.

First, there must be a commitment to their work, try hard, keep it up and success will come.

For people to be successful, must know the strength of their own and can be used to create a valuable work, unique and memorable.

My daily life is not an exact plan. I always design new products, read design news, do my projects and visit the factory.

I follow the design news via the Internet, magazines, sometimes I visit the exhibition and event such as design week to be a design guideline. However, my designs are shown my identity rather than to follow the trend.

To know if the design is well or not. If any design could be met the need of the customer and target, it can be considered as a good design.

I used the feeling to make the decision if my design is ready.

Actually, my biggest work is the Feather Collection. However, I focus on the works equally. Each work needs a special process which I have to pay special attention differently. Most of my inspiration comes from nature, experience, and environment around me.

Studio Job and Jaime Hayon are my idols.

I was born and growth in Thailand. My hometown is Rayong province. My family does agriculture, thus, I grow up with nature which affects my creation. I love to travel giving me the opportunity to visit the great design and inspiring me.

I always find new challenges in design. I like to work with open-minded people who have a new perspective, responsible.

As a designer, I have participated in exhibitions with the associate of the state that provides design education to the general public. Sometimes, I was a guest lecturer on design for university students.

The winners will be supported by exhibiting and publishing works in various media. As well as making my work internationally recognized.The design was judged by the expert jury panel. And you could see many good designs from around the world.I am so proud and honored to be Designer of the Day.

I have a passion for art and graduated in Fine Art. After that, I finished master's degree in Applied Art. I have a chance to work with Furniture Design, so it made me crazy about that. Eventually, I falling in love and become a designer.

MASAYA is a brass furniture brand with the fundamentals of producing artistic and unique products. All our products are inspired by nature where each one of it has its own story. We pay attention to details, striving to deliver the best and most different products in the market.MASAYA’s products designs stem from our everyday fundamental shapes and enhancing those simple shapes into a product that fits in every home. Like our mother brand, Asia Collection, our products are majestic, with the combination of brass, stainless steel, marble, and one of a kind wood. We serve modernized furnitures that fit into anyone and everyone’s lifestyles.

For me, design is an art. In addition to taking into account the utility and artistic. It needs to communicate the identity of the designer.

Furniture, especially the furniture made of Metal. Moreover, I am fond of combine with many materials to my furniture.

My favorite design is furniture art because it gives more psychological value than usefulness.

It is the side table made of Brass with casting technique.

My favorite one are the metal such as stainless steel, brass, aluminium with many kind of techniques.

I am not sure, sometimes creativity is gushed out on its own.

I emphasize the art of the most artistic while designing.

I'm obsessed.

I like my design. However, I still think that there could be more development in the next.

I think the design is successful must be designed to meet the objectives, outstanding and unique. Moreover, It should create the new experience for users.

My first aspect is functional could meet the objective or not?

Quality work with the most cost effective material in the workpiece.

Design is boundless. Whether it is material, technology, technology, functional or concept. You can not imagine it.

Last exhibition is between Milan Design Week 2017, 4-9 April, 17 at Ventura Design District. And I do not have a plan yet to next exhibition.

Most of my designs are inspired by natural beauty and the surrounding environment. Usually likes to observe things around and bring new interpretations are always around. Finally, these are a data warehouse for designing.

Furniture is the interpretation of the artistic beauty.

I live in Bangkok, Thailand. Even though my design is contemporary style but the process is handmade by Thai craftsmanship.

I involve the sections of design and take care of the production.

The company must have a clear design approach and ready to develop new work with designers. The good designer is the designer who can work well with the company and has the same attitude to work in the same direction.

I take inspiration from the things around you a starting point in the design. Then made several drafts. Finally, select the complete draft through the thinking process of production.

Armchair, Sofa, Coffee Table, Side Table, and Lamp

Usually, I like to carry a small sketchbook to take notes or sketch new forms of work in order to store them as data. Moreover, I often like to travel to find new inspiration.

First of all, there must be a passion for the design. Then look for inspiration, then strive to make it come true.

The advantage is that the design can work anytime, anywhere, and you can work on your design entire your life.

The most important thing in my design, It must be a development job and different from others

Need to learn production process and materials so that designs would come out perfectly.

Sketchbook and Pen.

The time between design thinking Those times will also be spent on other inspirational searches as well.

Designs can not predict how long it will take because there are many factors. Sometimes it takes a few months or a year.

What is the good design?

Development works with artisans and learning about materials and processes.

Distributors, Interiors, and Architectures.

Furniture because furniture is a fascinating and elegant for me.

I will continue to design work. Because it stimulates my life.

I do it by myself.

I have some but I cannot talk about it right now.

You can contact me via email address w_a_t@hotmail.com, line id: watchita and www.apiwatchitapanya.com