I graduated in the three-year course of Interior Design at IED Milano (Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan, via A. Sciesa) in 2015.
01Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I graduated in the three-year course of Interior Design at IED Milano (Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan, via A. Sciesa) in 2015. Here I developed an interest in Naval Design due to the collaboration with MONDOMARINE & HOT LAB. Subsequently, I attended a master’s degree course at ‘Politecnico di Milano’ that allowed me to specialise in Product Design. I became a designer because I love imagining and dreaming about everything that can be created.I think I was destined to become a desiger.
02How did you become a designer?
I became a designer because I love imagining and dreaming about everything that can be created.I think I was destined to become a desiger. I worked for the architect Simone Micheli's studio. I am a young designer, my studio is still creating, I hope I can do it soon.
03What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
My process of a good design is born with intuition and a strong concept, then we continue with the creation of drawing sketches, then we make a real 3D project to understand how the design works.
04Which emotions do you feel when designing?
the most exciting phase of a design is the realization. design makes me happy, but it is an emotion that can not be described. The initial idea is more exciting, and the path of design is the most exciting thing.
05What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
I like to see things work. I would call myself ‘eternal enthusiastic’. I like to carry my job in my interests and my interests in my job. I have a very strong character and I am very sure of myself in my work and in the things I do.I think these skills are allowed to become a designer.The great masters of design have influenced and my design. I always take inspiration from the teachers of the past.
06What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
My dream is to be recognized as an Italian designer.My plans are to open my studio, I hope, with my co-worker Diana Rumbolà. I would like to live in America or in Italy and be able to work planning with a team.
07What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
My advice for new and young designers is to never lose sight of your dreams, work hard and not be afraid to express your ideas.In this world team work is important, we need to know how to listen to advice, even from other young designers.
08You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
I'm a young designer so I don't feel like having much advice. The only advice I can have is to always be humble in one's life.
09What is your day to day look like?
I like to start the day with new challenges, I love to design, and test myself in every kind of design, from the product to the graphic one.My day begins with information, looking for new technologies or materials, or the trendy color of the moment.
10How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
I want my designs to reflect my way of being, I also follow trends, but I think the best way to express myself is through design. I'm always looking for the beautiful aesthetic, but functional, with the use of new technologies that respect the environment. I like to do is develop a collection of products and I would take inspiration from everything around me.
11How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
I do not think there are good or bad designs, I evaluate a design based on the type of materials used and the type of technology. I believe we must always be on the cutting edge.
12How do you decide if your design is ready?
I decide that my design is ready when I'm satisfied with what it is. When it is physically produced, design will always be a way to improve it.In general I think that you never stop learning.
13What is your biggest design work?
I haven't been lucky enough to make a great project yet. I'm still a young designer.But I think all my projects are special for me.
14Who is your favourite designer?
There are many. My source of inspiration are the masters of design like: Achille Castiglioni, Cesare Leonardi, Vico Magistretti, Angelo Mangiarotti, Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass, Zaha Hadid, Le Corbusier
15Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
Now I'm in Italy. At the moment I would like to make the prototype of the lamp being, in order to be able to produce it.I think every city can give us a different stimulus.At the moment my favorite city is New York, but I always change my mind. I think culture greatly influences the type of design.
16Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
I think it's easy to work with me, working alone or in a team. My ideal work partner must know how to listen and our relationship must be of mutual esteem.I believe that the characteristics that a good designer should have are: imagination, creativity, patience, enthusiasm, and humility. In the people who work with me, I'm looking for a "factory of ideas".
17What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
I haven't had the chance to work for the community yet but I would like to try and do pro bono jobs.
18What positive experiences you had when you attend the A' Design Award?
There are many benefits of participating to design competitions such as the A' Design Award. One of the most important sencondo me is to test yourself as a designer. This competition gives you the opportunity to make known your design and also your professional figure. Competitions can contribute a lot to the realization of their dreams. And I think they are important and relevant as professional growth. I'm so happy to have participated in this competition and I hope I can win another one.
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I graduated in the three-year course of Interior Design at IED Milano (Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan, via A. Sciesa) in 2015.
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
I graduated in the three-year course of Interior Design at IED Milano (Istituto Europeo di Design,
Milan, via A. Sciesa) in 2015. Here I developed an interest in Naval Design due to the collaboration with MONDOMARINE & HOT LAB. Subsequently, I attended a master’s degree course at ‘Politecnico di Milano’ that allowed me to specialise in Product Design.
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
I can't say why, I think it's something I've always had inside of me.
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
I chose to become a designer. My parents have always taught me to follow my dreams.
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
I don't have a preference, I really like designing everyday objects, like lamps or furniture in general. Objects that can fill spaces and make them unique.
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
so much diligence, and a lot of passion
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
A great designer is the one who can see beyond.
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
I evaluate the design by the type of materials that are used. I believe we must always be on the cutting edge.
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
Good Design keeps your memorable brand. I believe, simply, that good design is good business, for everyone.
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
I don't know, I like to design for anyone who wants to make the spaces of his home unique and welcoming.
10What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
there are many, but my dream is to design my future house
11What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
calm, imagination, and think before acting
12Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
Achille Castiglioni, Cesare Leonardi, Vico Magistretti, Angelo Mangiarotti, Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass, Zaha Hadid, Le Corbusier
13What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?
the ribbon chair by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
lc4 and lc1 by Le Corbusier
I like them because they are an example of an endless design
14What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
my BEING lamp I think is fantastic because from a simple trunk I made a lamp that with its cuts can make an environment with a unique light.
15How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
I have not done anything in particular, I am simply myself
16If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
if I had not become a designer I would have become a doctor.
17How do you define design, what is design for you?
For me design is imagination, innovation and simplicity
18Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
My biggest supporters are my parents.
19What helped you to become a great designer?
Hard work and patience
20What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
The biggest obstacle that I am still facing is the crisis that exists in Italy, the world of design feels it a lot.
21How do you think designers should present their work?
With pride. I believe that being proud of one's work is the basis.
22What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
now I don't know. I'm very young, I still have many dreams to realize.
23What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
open my design studio.
24What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
Unique and particular projects
25How does design help create a better society?
Design, if done well, takes great care of the environment, we must try to design thinking about what surrounds us: the earth
26What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
I'm working on making the being lamp
27Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
Many design projects gave me satisfaction, but especially the two who won the A' design award.
Because it was a great test.
28What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
I would like there to be more attention to nature and the world
29Where do you think the design field is headed next?
I hope in America
30How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
depends on the extent of the project.
31When you have a new design project, where do you start?
I start from the concept and then proceed with the realization of the design, but we must always have an inspiration
32What is your life motto as a designer?
believe in yourself
33Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
I think design is defining trends.
34What is the role of technology when you design?
The role of technology is very important in the design. Because the world is in constant discovery and also the design of keeping up with new technologies.
35What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
I use many softwear:
Autocad 2D, 3DS Max Design, Rhinoceros and I have experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign, up to the latest versions.
36What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
The role of color and materials in design is essential.
37What do you wish people to ask about your design?
I like to tell where I get inspiration from.
38When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
When I see a new design or a new product, I immediately think about what materials were used and the production process and where the inspiration comes from
39Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
I believe a lot in co-design, I already have a partner in some of the projects, she is a former college friend of mine: Diana Stefania Rumbolà
40Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
My parents and my boyfriend. I am very attentive to the opinions of the people I love
41Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
No one in particular
42How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
I don't consider myself a master designer yet.
43Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
I would like to speak with the Corbusier, Castiglioni, Mendini and many others, but above all I would like to see them while they are planning
44How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
I'm not so famous, and I consider myself a very modest person.
45What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
Color: white
place: Sardinia
season: summer but also winter
thing: the cups for coffee, I collect them
brand: none in particular.
46Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?
there are a lot of fun moments in the design, especially if it's done in a team. When you're tired, the laugh of a team member (friend) is always what you need to keep going
47What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
coffee makes me happy; no I'm joking, what motivates me are my dreams.
48When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
I never imagined becoming a good designer.
49What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
The future is a mystery. I like to imagine it always different.
50Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
I like to see things work. I would call myself ‘eternal enthusiastic’. I like to carry my job in my interests and my interests in my job. The great love for design has led me to specialise my career increasingly in furniture product. I always try to cultivate my curiosity.
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I graduated in the three-year course of Interior Design at IED Milano (Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan, via A. Sciesa) in 2015.
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 graduated in the three-year course of Interior Design at IED Milano (Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan, via A. Sciesa) in 2015. Here I developed an interest in Naval Design due to the collaboration with MONDOMARINE & HOT LAB. Subsequently, I attended a master’s degree course at ‘Politecnico di Milano’ that allowed me to specialise in Product Design. I became a designer because I love imagining and dreaming about everything that can be created.I think I was destined to become a desiger.
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
I don't have a studio yet, I'm a young designer, but I hope I can open it soon
03What is "design" for you?
When I think about good design, I think about functionality and the ability for someone who has never seen the finished item before to ascertain the information he or she needs quickly. Great design adds beauty and style to that functionality. Having an outdated look or one that doesn't match what you're trying to make can definitely hurt the end result, but having poor functionality, especially in an age where we have at least 2-3 other options for a service, can destroy a design.
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I like to do is develop a collection of products and I would take inspiration from everything around me.
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
The "Eames" design is inspiring. During the project, Charles told a staff member, “If you ask for criticism, you get it. If you don’t, there is a chance everyone will be too busy to worry about it.”
06What was the first thing you designed for a company?
I think of the tradition that the company has and I try to respect it to the fullest.
07What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
Everything can be the source of inspiration if you are open for it.
08When do you feel the most creative?
When there is something that inspires me strongly.
09Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
I focus more on the concept and then on the realization.
10What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
The most exciting phase of a design is the realization. Design makes me happy, but it is an emotion that can not be described. The initial idea is more exciting, and the path of design is the most exciting thing.
11What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
It's an emotion that can not be described.
12What makes a design successful?
Concept is the foundation of any successful design, it’s like design DNA. First of all I figure out what I am trying to say conceptually. The concept provides the direction for the entire project. Without a solid concept its almost impossible to create a lasting design.
13When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
When I think about good design, I think about functionality and the ability for someone who has never seen the finished item before to ascertain the information he or she needs quickly. Great design adds beauty and style to that functionality. Having an outdated look or one that doesn't match what you're trying to make can definitely hurt the end result, but having poor functionality, especially in an age where we have at least 2-3 other options for a service, can destroy a design.
14From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
It is said that: socially responsible design is an attitude that emphasizes the needs and experiences of people over concerns of form or aesthetics. I think that we can pay attention to form and aesthetics, also respecting the environment. A resposable design can also be a perfect design in form and aesthetic.
15How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
The task of design is to find aesthetic and functional solutions to everything we live. I hope that in the future there will be a lot more attention to the environment. I hope in a furious design that cares about our life and our world
16When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
I have not done an exhibition yet, I hope I can do it soon.
17Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
My inspiration comes from everything around me. One of my greatest sources of inspiration is Nature, its forms, the ability to combine colors, its functions.
18How 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?
The thing that interests me most has happened to do something that will adore and excite others. I really like the colors, the lights and their combination. Then everything must become functional.
19Where 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 Italy, one of the main countries in the world for culture and artistic heritage. Surely the culture appresadal my country has allowed me to grow until now. But even the contamination of cultures I find it a very interesting topic.
20How do you work with companies?
I haven't worked with companies yet.
21What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
I don't know because I have not worked with companies yet, but I think they need to look for specialized designers who have a lot of practical experience.
22Can you talk a little about your design process?
My design process starts from the concept, the concept is fundamental, then from the idea I try to create through sketches what can be the shape of the object, then I think a 3D model to better see the result after the result satisfies me can proceed with production
23What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
lc4 and lc1 by Le CorbusierSofa By moroso DesignColombina By Barel design
24Can you describe a day in your life?
Every day is different!
25Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Be curious, ask lots of questions, inquire about how an object is produced, go to visit factories or laboratories, understand the material, know it to be able to appreciate it in all its particularities, and do not demoralize immediately to the first closed door.
26From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
I think that if one appreciates and loves his profession as a designer, he can only find positive aspects
27What is your "golden rule" in design?
Concentration, imagination and feeling good about yourself
28What skills are most important for a designer?
Culture, the history of design and society, knowledge of materials and new production techniques, belief in oneself, creativity, imagination and passion.
29Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
First pencils pens and watercolors and drawing tools, afterwards come the software and hardware for project accuracy.
30Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
Organizing your time, but I think that it takes a lot of experience!
31How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
It depends on the inspiration from the moment and from other factors.
32What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
Are you happy and satisfied with your work?
33What was your most important job experience?
My most important work experience was in the studio of architect Simone MIcheli, where I learned so much and put into practice what I studied.
34Who are some of your clients?
I'm a young designer, I do not have any clients yet
35What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
Design home furnishings and interior layouts.
36What are your future plans? What is next for you?
I hope to open my own design studio, either in Italy or abroad.
37Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I work alone or in a team, I like teamwork.
38Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
Of course, I have many projects that I hope to accomplish.
39How can people contact you?
They can contact me at my personal email: ceciliapozzi90@gmail.com or by phone: +393387261616
40Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
No, I think I said everything.
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