Uiuinga Tohunga Hoahoa
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Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
I am a photographer and artists
What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
Designs are powerful statements, symbols that combine art, beauty, and messages
Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
I choose to be one
What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
expressions of symmetry
What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
Extract the main message and represent it graphically
What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
Great designers strive for absolute perfection
What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
Uniqueness, clarity and beauty
What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
It is the best way of communicating with the audience
What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
Architectural clients
What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
Fashion design for women
Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
Santiago Calatrava
What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?
Norman Foster
Renzo Piano
Ieoh Ming Pei
What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
Conjugate series
How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
Focus on abstraction
If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
architecture
How do you define design, what is design for you?
To convey a message
Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
my spouse
What helped you to become a great designer?
Focus on simplicity
What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
Inadequate extraction of the message that was to be communicated
How do you think designers should present their work?
Present to professionals for review
What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
Fashion designs
What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
To stand out and master the art
What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
Versatility
How does design help create a better society?
Simplify communication
What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
Fashion design
Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
Among others, the Conjugate series
What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
Broader representation of top designers
Where do you think the design field is headed next?
I don't see major changes
When you have a new design project, where do you start?
Extract the main message
What is your life motto as a designer?
Keep it simple!
Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
Design sets the trend
What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
Creative Suite
What do you wish people to ask about your design?
How the design originated
When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
The brilliance of the designer's mind
Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
Someone with complementary skills
Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
Architecture books
How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
By receiving comments from clients, viewers
Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
Prominent architects
How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
I am not famous
What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
Finding the pure essence of the message
What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
It seems bleak currently