I graduated Vilnius Academy of Arts in 2013 and got product design bachelor degree and in 2015 I finished product design master studies in same university
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
I graduated Vilnius Academy of Arts in 2013 and got product design bachelor degree and in 2015 I finished product design master studies in same university
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
The main motive is that I fell like I can make a good design, I can do better than others and I can give something to society and people.
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
I chose to became a designer many years ago. At the age 17 I started to attend Vilnius Academy of Arts design courses, I knew that it was right decision.
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
Most of design I make are electronic devices and industrial equipment, but I would love to design more audio devices like speakers, turntables and etc.
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
They have to practice a lot with sketching and modelling. Of course its very important to have a good background, education, they must have “sense of shape” and critical thinking.
06What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
Good design is honest and pure till the last detail. Good design is aesthetic, without anything that could complicate it. Good design is iconic, and it is not always good to create trendy design, because trends are changing fast, if you wish to design be timeless you must be careful with trends.
07What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
Good design is very important to all products. Design can make product very successful, otherwise bad design can completely destroy it. Design can make particular products iconic, very popular that everyone would love to have.
08What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
I would design high-end audio equipment. I would love to create turntable or speakers.
09What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
Turntable is my dream object, I have started but not finished yet.
10What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
Simplicity in shape, rich in function.
11Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
David Lewis from Bang&Olufsen, Dieter Rams with Braun, Jonathan Ive from Apple.
12What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
My greatest design is “Reed precision” turntable. It is simple in shape, but rich in innovative solutions. It's minimalistic design combines with luxury style and materials used.
13How do you define design, what is design for you?
Design is a combination that consists of of creative attitude, critical thinking and sense aesthetics and shape.
14Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
My family, professors from Academy of Arts, and colleagues from company Entech Goup are my best supporters.
15What helped you to become a great designer?
Good design skills, education and a lot of work helped me to achieve good results.
16What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
Create more serial products and win more design awards, to be popular among top designers.
17What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
They expect quality, innovative design solutions, clear and aesthetic shape of any projects I do.
18How does design help create a better society?
Design can solve particular problem, or change our daily life. Improving home appliances, electronics or transport and etc. can make our life better.
19What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
I'm currently working on optical laser housing design.
20Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
Audio equipment design is the best for me. I'm audio enthusiast and I feel like I can improve or make new good design audio devices. Also industrial equipment and other electronic devices are welcomed.
21How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
Usually it takes months after creating design, because further finalization is needed, prototyping and testing, package design.
22What is your life motto as a designer?
If you do it right, it will last forever.
23What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
I Usually use 3d Max and Corel draw for my designs, but sometimes Adobe programs are needed.
24What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
The role of material is very important. Material is like a cloth for your shape, it must be good quality and very often several materials needs combination together. Bad material selection can ruin design. Color is also important, right color selection cam make object look great.
25When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
Seeing a good design product it gives me inspiration to create even better.
26How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
I usually attend courses, seminars, workshops and exhibitions. I'm reading design books and magazines, I always seek what is new in design world.
27How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
I think it is nice to be famous, all the awards I won are like evaluation of my hard work.
28When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
When I was a little child I used to draw cars and houses, interior and exterior. I created new ones, unseen before. I think it was the roots of my designer career.
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I started painting at local school of arts when I was 8 years old. Later, in teenager years I started making various models, houses from paper. and wood.
01Could 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?
I started painting at local school of arts when I was 8 years old. Later, in teenager years I started making various models, houses from paper. and wood. At age 17 I started attending product design courses in Vilnius Academy of Arts. Later I became student there. Since then think and live as a designer.
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
I work in "Entech Group" It is a Lithuanian industrial design and engineering company. Team has rich experience in the development of new industrial products. Professionals have expertise in a variety of fields. Development of a new concept, appearance of a product involves cooperation with engineers, technologists, production equipment manufacturers and product assemblers. Company can produce the most suitable and attractive design for simple home electronics and industrial equipment.
03What is "design" for you?
Design takes a very important role for me in my life. Design is a process of creation when you are responsible for entire new object. It's commercial success is up to design, if the design is good the product will be successful. Good design is honest and understandable until the last detail.
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
Audio devices: speakers, turntables, amplifiers. Also other electronic devices, computers, home appliances.
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
My favorite design is “Reed precision” turntable. I think it is one of the greatest designs I made so far.
It's unique technical solutions combines with its luxurious style and at the same time its is minimal and simple turntable. That's the reason, why I like it very much.
06What was the first thing you designed for a company?
First design I have made for company was finger print scanner. It has touch screen, finger print scanner and door card reading sensor. The aim of design was to built modern looking device witch fits all modern interiors.
07What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
My favorite material is metal. I used it as décor element or sometimes make entire object of that. I like when stainless steel or aluminium combines with wood or plastic.
08When do you feel the most creative?
I fell the most creative after visiting galleries, design exhibitions or after exploring good design examples and after having a good rest.
09Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
Aesthetics and functionality of device. Of course, ergonomics is also very important.
10What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
I feel like I can show very best at particular object design and I always feel inspiration when I design. Designing objects lets me fulfill my ideas and thoughts. I feel like I'm full of energy when I'm designing.
11What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
Then I fell some kind of satisfaction, when I realize that many people will use the object that I created. Feeling like this inspires me to create more, to do more good designs.
12What makes a design successful?
Successful design is aesthetic till the last detail. It must be innovative, honest and user friendly. Good design has clear shape and is understandable.
13When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
Shape and functionality, materials.
14From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Designer shapes the product tendencies, sometimes good design can change attitude to some kind of products, they can became more or less popular. Designer decisions are very important, because they can even determinate our behavior sometimes.
15Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
I analyse what is designed before, I think it is very important. I go to exhibitions and find inspiration here. Sometimes inspiration comes after sketching or drawing particular object.
16How 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 consider that my design style is more minimal. Finding reasonable shapes and minimal style is always my way to design objects. Simple shapes, clear lines and nothing unnecessary-that is my style.
Good design examples like Dieter Rams with "Braun", David Lewis from "Bang&Olufsen" and "Apple" design inspires me the most.
17Can you talk a little about your design process?
I always explore what is done before, it is very important. Then I'm tying to apply innovative solutions, it could be new function, new material or design solution. Then I make many sketches, 3d models and renderings. Very often I consult with colleagues, engineers and step by step the final design is being made.
18Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
It is very important to have discussions with engineers, inventors and other designers. Also visiting exhibitions and attending various seminars is important.
19What is your "golden rule" in design?
Never add unnecessary things to objects, never add something that is worthless. Pure vision, pure shape.
20What skills are most important for a designer?
Sketching and 3d modelling.
21Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
Personally I use Copics for sketching and 3dMax for modelling and rendering.
22How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
Usually it takes months, because first design is made, engineering, later prototypes and testings must be done, packaging, branding.
23What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
Mostly I enjoy designing audio equipment like speakers, amplifiers, turntables, but sometime I make various electronic devices. Hi-fi is my passion, I'm absolute audio enthusiast.
24Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
When working with company “Entech Group” we work as a team, I'm lead designer there. Sometimes I work alone with my personal projects as a professional.
25How can people contact you?
By email: karolisvda@gmail.com, or phone number: +37069506716
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