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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Katsumi Tamura (KT) for A' Design Awards and Competition. You can access the full profile of Katsumi Tamura by clicking here. Access more information about the award winning design NTT EAST 2014 Calendar “Happy Town” here. |
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Interview with Katsumi Tamura at Tuesday 15th of April 2014 FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design? KT: Life, Nature and City etc. ― all thing's shapes and colors surrounding myself. FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve? KT: My designs focus on making a user happy and affluent. FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design? KT: I want many people to know our products. Besides, I'm glad that fun of our products increase by taking advantage of this awards. FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept? KT: 4 months FS: 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? KT: No. FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts? KT: This is designed as functional, beautiful and joyful calendar for corporate promotion. FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean? KT: It is easy to understand, and has quite impact. FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project? KT: Adobe Illustrator FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design? KT: User can make original townscape by arranging sheets. FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills? KT: Creative Director: Takuya Okamoto, Account Executive: Eri Ito, Art Director: Katsumi Tamura, Designer: Takahiro Sugawara, Copywriter: Toshiyuki Nagamatsu and Printing Director: Osami Gondaira FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design? KT: Our designs and products are supported by precision paper processing technologies. FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept? KT: I challenge to bring out character and potential of paper. FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition? KT: I choose competitions which are operated sincerely, and promise a sound effect by getting award. FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions? KT: No.
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Good design deserves great recognition. |
A' Design Award & Competition. |