Kristina Sviderskaite

Specialized in Design.

Kristina Sviderskaite

About Kristina Sviderskaite

  • Winner of the A' Design Award.
  • Specialized in Design.
  • Original Design.
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Interview with Kristina Sviderskaite

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?
My start of career is very simple. To be a designer was my childhood dream. I have finished fashion design studies in Villnius Academy of Arts, where I have got bachelor and master degrees.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
My fashion studio works about 4 years. After graduation I started work on my own projects. I create fashions collections, participate in fashion events and competitions, have different experience with clients.
What is "design" for you?
"Design" for me is my lifestyle, my passion, my creative way to live.
What kinds of works do you like designing most?
At the moment the main area of my design is womenswear, but I would like to create more for men.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
I think the most favorite deisgn - Transformer dress. It is dress, which can be wearable in different ways.
What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
I really like to used tricot or thin fabrics such as coat wool.
When do you feel the most creative?
I feel most creative after travels, good book's reading, insprirating meetings, walkings in forest or city.
What makes a design successful?
I think good and succesful design should have these main aspects: aestetics, function and idea-message.
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
I think firstly I saw good aspects, because I am just a positive human
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
I think every designer should have a massage for society, also she/he should take responsibilieties about responsible use. Design has very important role in society. It can improve different areas, functions, can help people comunicate, can give more comfort, pleasure.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
I think in the future design could have more quality, also have connections with society, human and global problems especially.
When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
My last exhibition was on September, 2016 in Warshaw fashion week. I would like to have my next exhibition in autumn of 2017.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
My inspirations come from society, comunication, nature, travels, books. I feed my craetivity using mindfulness practice and also having rest and relax enough.
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 think I could describe my design as minimlistic. The mani reason of this is my love of simplicity and seeing beauty in simple things. Also I can except fabrics and colors used in my deisign. I like to match different textures and surface, Also all details should have their own function. And the main characteristics - all clothes are transformable.
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 live in Vilnius, Lithuania. Of course, I have an impact - this is small cosy country with big history, beautifull nature and creative people. I think, my country gives my a lot of opportunities, also there are a lot of new areas, which are free yet. Of course, the weakness of small country - we dont have a big design or fashion industry.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
Firstly, they should choose a designer accordingly designer's style. And companies should give a space to create enough
Can you talk a little about your design process?
Design process starts in my head, when I am carying ideas for long or shiort time. Then - searching for information, prototypes if it is needed, sketching, making layouts and prototypes, fitting, choosing fabrics, making an item, fitting, testing, decisions ind conclusions.
Can you describe a day in your life?
I start my morning with cup of tea and having calm atmosfere. Then I go to the studio and on the way I can think about the works of day. In the studio I make "to do" list and start to work - searching and collecting inspirational things, sketching, searching information for project, sewing, making layouts, responding emails, having meatings with clients, having fittings and etc.
Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
I could just say - believe in yourself! This is the way for other people to start believing in you.Also, spend a lot of time in practising, learining and never give ip.
From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Positives - observation, sensitivity to visual things, knowing and understanding what is good and tasteful design. Negatives - observing and not tasteful things, which are like poison for eyes.
What skills are most important for a designer?
Patience, selfconfidence, creativeness, productivness, socialization
Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
I am using very simple equipment - basic measures, paper, manequine, sewing mashine, computer and etc. Also I used different books, blogs, websites for learning and inspirations.
Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
I think the main thing to help manage time is to have "to to" list and timetable
What are your future plans? What is next for you?
I would like to have an international career: show my collections in fashion weeks, participate in different showrooms, competitions, also have my own succesfull fashion studio - company.The next step for me will be fashion collection for men
Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
Now I am working on scene costumes for contemproary dance play. It is new experience and I am excited about it
How can people contact you?
People can contact me on email - info@kristinasviderskaite.com, look at my website - www.kristinasviderskaite.com

Extended Interview with Kristina Sviderskaite

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
My start of career is very simple. I have finished fashion design studies in Villnius Academy of Arts, where I have got bachelor and master degrees. After graduation I started work on my own projects. I create fashions collections, participate in fashion events and competitions, have different experience with clients.
How did you become a designer?
It was my childhood dream to be a designer. The main motivation is fulfilment of seeing the result and also the creative processa and happy client.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
At the moment the main area of my design is womenswear, but I would like to create more for men.
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
Firstly, they should believe in what they are doing and never give up when it is hard time. Also, it is necessary to participate in different competitions and show creation to public.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
I think the great designer have more ambitions, more ideas, excepts more challenges and never give up.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
A really good design should have 3 main things - function, aesthetics and massage for society
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
The main value of good design - the quality. Everyone should invest in good design, because it not one - day or even one - year investition.
What is your day to day look like?
I would design for women as I am doing now, also I would like to create more for men. I would like that my client would have free and easy going spirit; would be modern, liberal and stylish.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
I think my dream project for future is collection of men fashion
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
The secret recipe for success in design is belief in what you are doing, creativness and an activity. My secret ingredient is learning from my own mistakes.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
My masters on fashion design are Yohji Yamamoto, Jil Sander, Martin Margiela, Chalayan, Raf Simons.
What is your biggest design work?
Minimal form and surprising constructions. I like merger of simplicity and complication.
Who is your favourite designer?
I think my greatest design was my master collection "19862020". I appreciate all aspects - concept, fabrics, colors, constructions, presentation. I am proud of it even today, after 5 years.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
I think the main thing in improving to be a better designer is just daily practising and learning.
Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
I had a little dream to become a vet, because of my big love for animals.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
My design is dedicated for sophisticated, stylish and modern woman and man

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