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Versus Close-Coupled Wc by Vasil Velchev |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
VV: All started with the shape. I wanted to create something that have my first name letter V in its features. So i started with the side view .... and then the idea was developed to its current view.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
VV: Besides the new design i also wanted to have something new in the functionality as well so i used the tilted tank to achieve more water efficiency.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
VV: To receive an offer to make it real.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
VV: Almost an year.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
VV: I followed the inspiration.
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?
VV: I would rather leave the manufacturing to the professionals.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
VV: I have some experience and observations in this matter.
FS: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
VV: No, i worked on this project without any other designers influences
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
VV: Sanitary ware companies.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
VV: Different shape in general, different functionality.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
VV: Versus is in latin and means 'against'. So it is my product with its design and functionality against the traditional.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
VV: I used 3D modeling and rendering software.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
VV: Different design, new water flow path, new type of seat and cover.
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
VV: I used some help from a person who is a specialist in fluid mechanics.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
VV: Technology has very important role as for every product design project.
FS: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
VV: I made some research about the water flow and its characteristics.
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
VV: Follow the design without lose the functionality
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
VV: I wanted to see where is my design compared to the others. I also wanted to have more publicity if it is a winner.
FS: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
VV: Life is a constant improvement so in our case every new project is a step ahead.
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
VV: No, thanks for the interview.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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