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Interview with Pedro André |
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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Pedro André (PA) for A’ Design Award and Competition. You can access the full profile of Pedro André 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?
PA: Yes, I always wanted to be creative. Ever since I was little, I always loved creating. Whether with tools or Legos, the sky was the limit. It has always fascinated me to see what I was able to make using my creativity. With a particular fascination for Nordic design and the concept in giving meaning to industrial products. The relationship between human behavior, technologies and it´s interactions arises my creativity and the ability in offering new product solutions.
FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
PA: All the design process about furniture design. From the concept to the final product made by my own hands.
FS: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
PA: Nordic design. Clean, simple, pure and functional. The way how materials unites
FS: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
PA: I think it was packaging design. But I´m not sure..
FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
PA: My favorite material is wood. Like to work with wood and with all the transformation processes.
FS: When do you feel the most creative?
PA: When I´m alone. Without all the usual noise and daily stress. Need to be in a peaceful and calm place to relax and concentrate my self. That place can be surrounded by nature or home.
FS: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
PA: Function and simplicity, always guided by the industrial production.
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
PA: Peace, happiness, joy, pleasure.
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
PA: Accomplished. Love to see the physical product when it´s finished.
FS: What makes a design successful?
PA: It depends. Can be certain color, shape or function. But more important is the match between them that makes the design successful.
FS: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
PA: Form meets function? If not, it´s a bad design for me.
FS: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
PA: Improve the life quality of any person with meaningful products always concerned about the environment.
FS: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
PA: There's no future without design. Design is everywhere. Creative areas like design are currently the qualities most sought in this global and industrialized world.
FS: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
PA: I think it was the Red Dot award´s gala in Germany in 2012. Honestly, I don't know where it will be my next exhibition.
FS: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
PA: I´m never be quiet. Nowadays there's a lot of places to seek inspiration. Internet, books, documentaries, etc. Usually I don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while working.
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?
PA: Don't complicate. The main word is always simplicity. The key is the details. That´s what gives meaning to my products.
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?
PA: Only the weather affects my design. The sunny weather of Portugal is the secret to my daily inspiration. Indisputably affects my mood positively. And I think it´s a great influence regarding the rest of the world.
FS: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
PA: Depends the type of work. But creativity and integrity are the most important qualities for me when it comes to select a good professional.
FS: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
PA: My woodshop tools. And all of them are important to get the best result.
FS: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
PA: They must lose the fear of being wrong.
FS: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
PA: if you are creative there is no negative points for being a designer. It´s a privilege.
FS: What is your "golden rule" in design?
PA: Balance and alignment.
FS: What skills are most important for a designer?
PA: The most we can get. So, adaptability would be great.
FS: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
PA: Many software like SolidWorks, Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro.
FS: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
PA: Usually don't have issues with my time. I´m a good manager of my time.
FS: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
PA: Depends the object. Could be two weeks, two months or two years.
FS: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
PA: When is job done?
FS: What was your most important job experience?
PA: Live and work in another country.
FS: Who are some of your clients?
PA: Don´t have personal clients.
FS: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
PA: Hand drawing and build the products if it´s possible. Hand work is very important to me. Sometimes it´s important to feel the materials and to know the production process.
FS: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
PA: Never stop learning. Always try to learn and explore more everyday. Try to do something new everyday.
FS: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
PA: Work as a team.
FS: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
PA: Not working on relevant projects at the moment.
FS: How can people contact you?
PA: By e-mail. pedroandre.x7@gmail.com
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
PA: Not really.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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