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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Christian Kroepfl (CK) for A’ Design Award and Competition. You can access the full profile of Christian Kroepfl by clicking here. |
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Interview with Christian Kroepfl at Wednesday 26th of April 2017 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? CK: Actually I wanted to become a designer when I was a teenager but I preferred to study architecture and urban planning at the university. Becoming a designer happened randomly, I was asked to the design a few tables... FS: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio? CK: Well, I'm the only member in my studio, but I often work together with other architects and designers. FS: What is "design" for you? CK: The clarity of design and the deliberate restraint to the essential is the most important thing to me. FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most? CK: I like creating things with a clear function that help people, I'm not a sculptor. FS: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it? CK: This is constantly changing, it's always the product I'm working on. FS: What was the first thing you designed for a company? CK: a table FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology? CK: I prefer natural materials like wood, steel, linoleum,... FS: When do you feel the most creative? CK: I need to be relaxed, but I need a certain tension. FS: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing? CK: function, and then of course form FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design? CK: All of them: passion, hope, happiness, fear, excitement,... FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized? CK: There is always a certain tension, it's always a work in progress. Sometimes the production method changes, so there are little differences,... It is a never ending story, I love it. FS: What makes a design successful? CK: There are different point of views: If I'm happy with it, it is a success for me. If it sells well, the distributor is happy and thinks it is a success... FS: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first? CK: It must fulfill its function and you must see that: this can be comfort or representation,... FS: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment? CK: Actually it is not only about beauty, it is about making people's lives easier. FS: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design? CK: There is always a place for function and beauty. FS: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition? CK: My last exhibition was in October 2016 Prague - Designblok, in May 2017 you can find some of my products for palatti at the "moebel austria" in Salzburg, Austria. FS: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations? CK: As an architect I think always about function; combined with certain materials - the form follows logically. Products must work properly. 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? CK: I think I do not have a certain style, products are developed by their functions and given materials. Of course, you can call this style, I don't. A personal style is not important to 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? CK: It is more about the personal environment, the country is simply a part of it. FS: How do you work with companies? CK: Sometimes I get a direct inquiry, sometimes I offer a design to a company. FS: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer? CK: Look at their work! FS: Can you talk a little about your design process? CK: I start with hand drawings and models, the computer is part of the second step, then starts prototyping,... FS: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home? CK: pencil, aquafix (Austrian brand of transparent paper), desk, "Wiener Stadthallensessel", computer FS: Can you describe a day in your life? CK: It's like anyone else's day. FS: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers? CK: Never work for free! If somebody doesn't want to pay you for your work, he or she is not a professional. Avoid these people, they are only trying to use you! FS: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer? CK: On one side it is about creating things, one the other side it is about paying your rent. It's like anyone else's life. FS: What is your "golden rule" in design? CK: Nid lugg lau! FS: What skills are most important for a designer? CK: ability to focus, technical understanding, empathy, business efficiency, and passion FS: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.? CK: A pencil, paper, rubber, PC, and an excellent monitor, of course! FS: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time? CK: Keep a good balance between time spent and time paid. FS: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end? CK: That depends on the project. FS: What was your most important job experience? CK: Designing a garden city with 160 flats for an 90 years old famous Austrian architect called Roland Rainer, when I was a young architect. FS: Who are some of your clients? CK: see website: www.christiankroepfl.com FS: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why? CK: I prefer designs with a clear function. I'm just that kind of type. FS: What are your future plans? What is next for you? CK: At the moment I'm developing a children's table. FS: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself? CK: In the end it is always team work. FS: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about? CK: No FS: How can people contact you? CK: M: +43 699 10454706 E: office@christiankroepfl.com FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions? CK: Thanks for your time!
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