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50 Froen

I finished Moscow University of Printing Arts - that predetermined my future occupation.

Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?

I finished Moscow University of Printing Arts - that predetermined my future occupation.

What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?

Feeling that I made something real

Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?

I think it was destiny. I'm always draw good, but never think about design.

What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?

I want to specialise in alcohol packaging - from product design (label, bottle, etc.) to gift boxes and visual communication strategy.

What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?

Searching for their unique style and ways.

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

ability to find clients which will believe in your ideas.

What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?

I like it, it is main that talks to me - it's good thing.

What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?

Everyone wants beautiful and comfortable things - good design tries to do the best of the best.

What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?

Rebranding for Russian church, I think it needs a very good and strong identity.

What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?

Myself branding, I'm searching everytime, all ideas not final, now it is WNK studio, last year it was WONKA Creative, so It is very hard to find best solution.

What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?

It is fantasy. Half of my life I live in fantasy world in my mind.

Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?

Stranger & Stranger. Great studio.

What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?

Can't remember, it is always changing.

What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?

Greatest - is minimalistic. Like Nike logo - simply clever.

How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?

I comparing my project with other, and look how better or worse I am.

If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?

Engineer or manager.

How do you define design, what is design for you?

Design - it is how world looks like.

Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?

My wife, and I think my dream to be not just an usual designer.

What helped you to become a great designer?

Hope and long-working nights

What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?

Distrust and misunderstanding. In Russia all thinks that designer is only to draw your ideas. Everybody are smarter them designer and nobody listen them.

How do you think designers should present their work?

personal, no mails or online

What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?

Onegin new products - bitters, or limited edition. Maybe cognac brand, I will try to do my best.

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

Right now - Silver at A Design Award.

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

Best images and ideas them before.

How does design help create a better society?

When you can understand something just looking for picture or icon - You do not have time to get angry at the complexity of the world

What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?

rebranding of old Armenian cognac. It's hard to jump deep in different culture to find unique way.

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

Onegin, because it was illumination and I made it to real product.

What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?

Don't know

Where do you think the design field is headed next?

can't answer for this question

How long does it take you to finalize a design project?

sometimes 1 week, sometimes - year. Client is very urgent component

When you have a new design project, where do you start?

start from pencil and paper. First idea is the most strong

What is your life motto as a designer?

always strive and always prosper

Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?

Design sets.

What is the role of technology when you design?

Don't think about them, impossible is possible

What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?

pencils and adobe cc

What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?

urgent, because every idea can be killed by bad presentation - as materials or colour mistake

What do you wish people to ask about your design?

How did you invent it?

When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?

Surprise and joy for the industry

Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?

no, not for me.

Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?

Client, his opinion is the first thing you need to convince

Which books you read had the most effect on your design?

I don't remember.

How did you develop your skills as a master designer?

I trying to do all step of project only by myself, with out outsource or other designers.

Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?

with God, discuss about how life is organised. Why so easy or difficult sometimes.

How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?

I'm not famous, it is my first award. Let's talk about it maybe after 3-4 years.

What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?

blue, Nice, steak, summer, kids and Asics

Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?

Funniest thing - it is when 10 men designing little sticker for woman's gaskets throughout the year

What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?

I dream that someday I will win the biggest and greatest trophy and everybody will listen to me.

When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?

No, I was tennis player.

What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?

there will be better life them now

Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?

to be continued :)

Designer Interview

40 Froen

No, I planned to be a tax specialist, but life goes to other way, and I went to advertising university.

Could 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?

No, I planned to be a tax specialist, but life goes to other way, and I went to advertising university.

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

It is my studio, specially for individual projects.

What is "design" for you?

World around you, everything is designed by somebody, even nature.

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

branding and packaging

What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?

I think it is Onegin vodka, because it was from first sketch of bottle - to real product in shops.

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

logotype for kid's wear

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

3d-embossing

When do you feel the most creative?

at sunny morning at summer, it is the best time fro creative work.

Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

small details, hidden meanings.

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

Concentration at work, forgetting other problems or things around

What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?

Satisfaction, emotion that you live not just

What makes a design successful?

hope and hard work

When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?

how detailed it is made. How unique idea or style.

From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?

design making world more comfort and easy

How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?

I think it will be something like - dream designer or thinking process interface design. People start to design own inner world and processes.

When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?

I haven't exhibitions

Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?

It came from mason's culture, which was in trend in Russia at 19th century.

How 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 call it sacral geometry, because I use simple graphic style to translate different things - letters, brand values and brand world.

Where 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'm living in Moscow, Russia, and yes, that work was affected by heritage, because name of the brand - one of most popular Russian novel.

How do you work with companies?

Like with people, each company - is a real peoples, so I try to became a friend and understand they needs.

What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?

only trying different designers, because you can have name, or beautiful portfolio, but when you start to work with real brand or difficult company - you can't do your best

Can you talk a little about your design process?

I'm always start from pencil and paper. And - researching. It's important - to see what other designers do.

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

1. Bed (BoConcept)

2. Vaporiser Air-o-Swiss

3. Selfmade table for bathroom

4. Stand for knives

5. TV stand

Can you describe a day in your life?

get up, playing with kids, going to work as fast as I can, working - 6-7 hours. Them family time and going to sleep.

Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?

never give up.

From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?

Positive - you are creator

Negative - you are creating client's dreams

What is your "golden rule" in design?

if you like it - it's not mean that it is cool.

What skills are most important for a designer?

you need to feel style.

Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?

pencil, behance.net and adobe creative cloud - it is enough to all briefs.

Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?

by post-it stickers - always updating status of projects and dates.

How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?

it depends by client, it can be 1 week or 1 year.

What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?

Can you draw me?

What was your most important job experience?

working on Onegin - it was good professional school - from client management to pre-press skills.

Who are some of your clients?

Simple Group, largest wine company in Russia, and now - spirits manufacturer.

What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?

packaging - because you can see your work, you can buy it and have a little museum at office.

What are your future plans? What is next for you?

I think I will try to manage creatives. 2-3 designer to teach.

Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?

Myself, before I have time for all my projects - I will work alone.

Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?

Armenian cognac rebranding, I thinks it is interesting, because I went deep in other culture to find main idea for concept.

How can people contact you?

by my website www.woonknout.com or Facebook - Sergey Nos

Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

No, thanks

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