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Ego Armchair by Vasil Velchev |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
VV: In this particular project i wanted to create a product which combines a new unconventional shape with comfort and possibility to change how it looks.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
VV: I wanted to achieve the main balance shape - comfort - appearance.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
VV: First i want to invest more in research, improvements and tests and then to find manufacturer for mass production.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
VV: I went through several shapes, then different types of construction, appearance, functionality. It took me more then an year.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
VV: Most of my designs are based on inspiration. This one too.
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: For now i have only one prototype. I wanted to start producing handmade models by myself but i decided to look for an experienced manufacturer.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
VV: Simply, I like furniture design.
FS: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
VV: For designing no, but for producing the prototype i received very big support from friends.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
VV: This is a product for connoisseurs.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
VV: To be honest i am not familiar with anything similar to this.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
VV: I went through several names like 'mosaic chair', 'puzzle chair' but eventually i chose EGO because it represents best the main idea to arrange the product as you like it, to be unique just for you.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
VV: Mainly 3D modeling software.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
VV: The shape is unconventional for an armchair but i cannot say that it is unique. Maybe the way of changing the appearance makes the product interesting.
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
VV: Yes, i made several discussions with specialist mostly about two aspects ergonomics and technology of manufacturing.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
VV: Using the latest technologies you always have the possibility to create more complex shapes.
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: No, it was an inspiration. The only research that i did was to see if there are something similar already created.
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
VV: Producing the prototype with this bended base was the biggest challenge
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
VV: First it is a good way to evaluate your product by experienced jury from all over the world. And also winning a contest is a good way more people to see your design.
FS: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
VV: As usual i will be more focused on the balance between comfort, functionality and shape.
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
VV: Thank you very much for this interview.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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