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Interview with Colin Strydom |
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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Colin Strydom (CS) for A’ Design Award and Competition. You can access the full profile of Colin Strydom 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?
CS: Born and raised with art and lego.
FS: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
CS: small design studio in a rural part of Australia
FS: What is "design" for you?
CS: Creating 'experience' for all users
FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
CS: unique public structures / spaces
FS: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
CS: Lego. Timeless, functional, Modular and can create amazing beautiful structures
FS: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
CS: A small extension to a house
FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
CS: Natural elements, zink, perforated metal, translucent sheeting, timber
FS: When do you feel the most creative?
CS: the day before a create deadline
FS: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
CS: layout and functionality
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
CS: scared, excited, humble
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
CS: amazed
FS: What makes a design successful?
CS: well thought through. fit for purpose and site
FS: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
CS: functionality
FS: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
CS: form our lifestyle
FS: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
CS: human experience are making a comeback. so, bespoke spaces
FS: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
CS: never before
FS: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
CS: travelling. observing others and other projects
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?
CS: design are formed from the influence of the site and past history
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?
CS: rural autralia. rich country with first world problems
FS: How do you work with companies?
CS: collaborative
FS: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
CS: good relationship. someone that can takes lead, but also listen
FS: Can you talk a little about your design process?
CS: site visit, research history, look for existing inspiration
FS: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
CS: obscure camera, 1960's recline chair, handmade table
FS: Can you describe a day in your life?
CS: sleep, work, family
FS: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
CS: create experience. listen to the site. observe others
FS: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
CS: ability to be creative and push boundaries
FS: What is your "golden rule" in design?
CS: collaborative
FS: What skills are most important for a designer?
CS: listen
FS: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
CS: hand sketches, 3d fly through software
FS: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
CS: set goals
FS: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
CS: until an hour before deadline
FS: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
CS: do you just drink coffees and talk?
FS: What was your most important job experience?
CS: leading and following
FS: Who are some of your clients?
CS: everybody. councils, commercial, individuals, old, young
FS: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
CS: ones with good clients
FS: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
CS: building the business
FS: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
CS: both
FS: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
CS: new cemetery that would function as a park and community space
FS: How can people contact you?
CS: email, websitedesign@designaa.com.au
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
CS: no
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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