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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Vrossis (V) for A’ Design Award and Competition. You can access the full profile of Vrossis by clicking here.
FS: 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?
V: actually there is no design background. Main idea came from the owners of Vrossis, and then the Brainstorm team applied the graphics. It was one of the most creative and happy period for all.
FS: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
V: Brainstorm team , is one of the most distinguished in Greece, and very well known in Europe.
FS: What is "design" for you?
V: a creation, like an installation or a painting.
FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
V: mostly visuals
FS: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
V: barceloneta chair. Timeless , refined lines, and serves its purpose 100%
FS: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
V: toys for modern art museum
FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
V: ha ha,you ll laugh but its auto-cad, but to be honest not working on it
FS: When do you feel the most creative?
V: when working as a team
FS: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
V: simplicity is the magic word when working on a design
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
V: love and joy
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
V: they range from anger to love
FS: What makes a design successful?
V: to stimulate the sense of vision , in a way that can t resist t make it yours.
FS: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
V: it is subjective, depends on someone w character, emotions , professional background, and many other factors. You have to develop a global understanding in order to make a such big evaluation.
FS: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
V: Designer creates, creation moves humanity towards. He is a leader for making history . Big responsibility like the protection of the environment.
FS: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
V: good news ..Design is eternal it eas always evolved using different means. painting is design, cinema is design. Design is the base of other arts
FS: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
V: Havent done yet
FS: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
V: from my trips. Travelling is food for creativity and inspiration because all senses are stimulated.
FS: 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?
V: The simplest the better for me
FS: 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?
V: in Greece we have a heritage. of course this is big luck and big value to my general education and personal culture
FS: How do you work with companies?
V: very good . We form a team with people who work in these companies and then for a long period we brainstorm , all toghether
FS: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
V: Chemistry...it like a relationship.
FS: Can you talk a little about your design process?
V: it is never stable..always changing
FS: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
V: telephone, and 4 lamps
FS: Can you describe a day in your life?
V: waking up, coffee, talk with friends , surfing on the net, meeting with working teams, gym then out for a drink with friends.
FS: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
V: always learn, listen, travel and love
FS: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
V: we are artists what better could we have in our life. WE belong to a 1% of general population that work in what they want. we are blessed.
FS: What is your "golden rule" in design?
V: the simplest the best.
FS: What skills are most important for a designer?
V: global knowledge, low profile, and lot of love
FS: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
V: my i pad, my mac, and a fly ticket anywhere in the world
FS: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
V: if you love you can do anything
FS: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
V: from 1 day to 2 years
FS: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
V: how can you always be productive?
FS: What was your most important job experience?
V: this one here now.
FS: Who are some of your clients?
V: mostly companies
FS: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
V: visuals because i play with colors
FS: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
V: never know
FS: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
V: team only
FS: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
V: not currently
FS: How can people contact you?
V: i have listed all my contact details here
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
V: no .thank you very much for the honor
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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