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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Brooke M Davis (BMD) for A’ Design Award and Competition. You can access the full profile of Brooke M Davis 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?
BMD: I have always been creative and studied art in primary school through college. I switched to design for my masters degree. I have always wanted to be a designer. I love creating objects!
FS: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
BMD: Brooke M Davis Design blurs the lines between contemporary craft and luxury design. Specializing in art, luxury furniture design and interior surfaces, all of our work is crafted with a high level of attention to detail to create beautiful objects that are transformative experiences. We work with a wide range of clients from architects and interior designers to custom client commissions. All projects are crafted on an individual basis; please inquire directly for prices, lead times, and customization options.
FS: What is "design" for you?
BMD: To me design is about intention whether it is problem solving, function, interaction, material choice, or form. Designers must be intentional about what they gift to the world.
FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
BMD: I really enjoy furniture and home decor
FS: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
BMD: Georg Jensen- Silver water pitcher designed by Johan Rohde- Scandanavian Design I love the sleekness of the design and the perfection of the craftsmanship that beautifully combine design, function, and craft together. I have only seen this once in real life at a client’s house- it had it’s own spot light! As it should!
FS: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
BMD: A side rack for a kitchen
FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
BMD: I love playing with digital tools to create new and unique forms. Specifically I like using cnc technology as part of my working process. I usually start with sketches , that I then translate into forms in clay to understand my ideas better. Once I have a grasp of the forms , I then turn to the computer to model the forms in CAD. From here I have a variety of options for iteration from 2D images to 3D prints or 3D carvings. I use an iterative process where I go back and forth between the hand and the computer until my designs are complete
FS: When do you feel the most creative?
BMD: in the morning...
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
BMD: I love designing and can get very focused until my ideas are fully developed
FS: What makes a design successful?
BMD: Promotion makes a design successful- if it’s a great idea hidden in your closet, the world will never get a chance to see it
FS: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
BMD: Craftsmanship and execution of design. I often ask what is the intent of the designer and how well did the execute that intention
FS: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
BMD: I recently exhibited at Wanted Design in New York City during design week.
FS: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
BMD: I often am intrigued by form and wonder how I can challenge myself to design within that context
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?
BMD: Austin, Tx
FS: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
BMD: I think companies need to be open to a design process and select a designer that shares their design vision and values
FS: Can you talk a little about your design process?
BMD: I usually am trying to work out a form or texture in my designs by hand, so my process includes a lot of hands on and then transforming it into CAD. I move fluidly back and forth across sketching, modeling, and computer modeling
FS: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
BMD: My 10’ steel rocking couch, my rocking chair, a sputnik chandelier,
FS: Can you describe a day in your life?
BMD: Everyday is different but I try to make a habit of sitting down and doing something creative everyday
FS: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
BMD: Take the time to give due process, great design is not made overnight it needs time to simmer in the subconscious and be discovered, evaluated and refined
FS: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
BMD: Bad design is everywhere- when you have a critical eye, it can be a burden to simply enjoy frivolous objects
FS: What is your "golden rule" in design?
BMD: Take the time to do it right, be true to my design vision
FS: What skills are most important for a designer?
BMD: Communication and knowing when to walk away
FS: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
BMD: I use Rhino CAD as part of my go to computer programs, however before I get there I really try to sketch and do quick and dirty 3D moedls out of clay and other materials let an idea evolve.
FS: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
BMD: Balance life and work so that I keep a positive attitude
FS: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
BMD: How much does it cost?
FS: Who are some of your clients?
BMD: Interior designer, Furniture Manufacturers, private clients
FS: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
BMD: I do booth. A lot of my high end luxury furniture is done as solo design, but I also work collaboratively with clients to give vision to their ideas.
FS: How can people contact you?
BMD: www.brookemdavis.com via my contact page
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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