Uiuinga Tohunga Hoahoa
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My BA has been in Industrial Design with the focus on Jewelry and accessories design and after graduation I have worked as jewelry designer for around two years and now studying master of Fashion and Collection Design.
Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
My BA has been in Industrial Design with the focus on Jewelry and accessories design and after graduation I have worked as jewelry designer for around two years and now studying master of Fashion and Collection Design.
What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
Well, It started by tendency to creating new ideas and solving problems and then went a bit more specifically to fashion areas and human satisfaction.
Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
I definitely chose myself.
What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
well after working in a wide range of disciplines in design i saw myself best in fashion oriented matters so fashion and accessories is my specialty.
What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
well actually it's hard to give a formula as I see this field very organic, so just i can say if you feel you can design, be yourself and don't try to imitate others, as everyone could bring a new vision to the world.
What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
well a great designer is who pushing the boundaries and who doesn't peruse easiest way to success.
What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
a real complete fashion collection with my ideal criteria
What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
there is no secret recipe as far as we share we gain more, i believe in sharing and improving.
