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12 April 2018

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Theodora Многофункциональное Колье · 9 вопросов

I always like to consider all parts of the torso. The back should be just as important!

Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?

I prefer to produce myself.

What made you design this particular type of work?

I always like to consider all parts of the torso. The back should be just as important!

What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

Not only the fact that it has detail at the back, it can be work back to front. Two different looks!

How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

It was named after the Byzantine Empress Theodora, wife of Justinian 1, 6th Century.

What is the most unique aspect of your design?

Not only the fact that it has detail at the back, it can be work back to front. Two different looks!

What is the role of technology in this particular design?

No technology involved.

Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?

History research only.

How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

It was my most interesting piece.

What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

Patience!

12 December 2022

Интервью с дизайнером

23 вопросов

I suppose I have always been creative, but never considered it my occupation until 1998. It started with an Interior Design course in London, it then went on to my own clothing label/shop in Cape Town to finally ending…

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?

I suppose I have always been creative, but never considered it my occupation until 1998. It started with an Interior Design course in London, it then went on to my own clothing label/shop in Cape Town to finally ending up making jewellery for humans and dogs.

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

I enjoy collaborating with other people; creating collections or a bespoke piece. The process of combining my design from a client´s mood board.

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

A jewellery Collection for a clothing brand in South Africa called "Hip Hop".

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

I love working with semi precious stones and leather, and combining different metals.

When do you feel the most creative?

I feel most creative when I am surrounded by nature.

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

How the piece will feel on, not only comfort but weight.

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

Contentment.

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

The feeling you have when you reach the top of a mountain after a long hike, beautiful feeling.

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

We all have to do what we can, as a Designer there is the choice of material, or recycle / up-cycle.

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

My hope is that we go back to smaller Design studio´s, smaller local factories.

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

I was part of "Premium Pet Suppliers" Expo in Hong Kong. Most recently I had an exhibition during "Milan Jewellery Week" 2022.

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

My main inspiration comes from the Ancient History of the whole World.

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?

It has a Byzantine body, an African heart and a Native American Spirit.

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 currently live in Milan, Italy. At the moment it has only been a bonus: I feel more expressive.

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

I feel that the most important aspect when it comes to collaborations is how well you understand each other, the connection.

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

Ask questions, show interest, get involved, collaborate with others.

What skills are most important for a designer?

Imagination and courage.

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

Working from home is important for me. Don´t have to commute which saves time, I can work without distractions and at any time of the day.

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

Can you live on your Creativity?

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

When I get I bespoke order from a client that I know and worked with before. They give me a brief of what they want, then leave it up to me, the trust they have for me is beautiful.

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

I am creating a Collection for dogs! Collars and necklaces.

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

I design myself.

How can people contact you?

Email: frida@fridahulten.com

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Данные интервью о дизайне с участием дизайнера Frida Hultén, посвящённого работе Theodora Многофункциональное Колье, представленные на нашей странице, предоставлены платформой Design Interviews, где ведущие дизайнеры, архитекторы и бренды рассказывают о своих отмеченных наградами работах, продуктах и проектах.

Интервью с Frida Hultén

01Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?

02What made you design this particular type of work?

03What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

04How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

05What is the most unique aspect of your design?

06What is the role of technology in this particular design?

07Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?

08How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

09What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

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?

02What kinds of works do you like designing most?

03What was the first thing you designed for a company?

04What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

05When do you feel the most creative?

06Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

07What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

08What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?

09From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?

10How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?

11When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?

12Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?

13How 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?

14Where 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?

15What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?

16Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?

17What skills are most important for a designer?

18Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?

19What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?

20What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?

21What are your future plans? What is next for you?

22Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?

23How can people contact you?