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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Homely Interior (HI) for A’ Design Award and Competition. You can access the full profile of Homely Interior 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?
HI: I always have an interest in the creative industry. I started off with photography, being a portrait photographer for 4yrs. Soon after I was working for a interior design company as a marketing executive, then a project manager, and now a interior designer.
FS: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
HI: We are a boutique interior design company. Compact but focused. Young but experienced.
FS: What is "design" for you?
HI: Design is the creation of personalised artworks.
FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
HI: Whatever new.
FS: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
HI: I do not have a favourite design. But I do have favourite project. I love all my designs, but for our client to appreciate the design as much as we do is more satisfactory.
FS: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
HI: Photography artwork.
FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
HI: Photoshop.
FS: When do you feel the most creative?
HI: when I'm creating..
FS: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
HI: Originality.
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
HI: Depends on what project I am handling.
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
HI: Excited.
FS: What makes a design successful?
HI: When the target audience appreciate the design as much as you do.
FS: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
HI: The person who is going to judge the design.
FS: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
HI: Be truthful to your design.
FS: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
HI: Yes. You never know.
FS: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
HI: I had not yet hold a exhibition.
FS: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
HI: Brainstorming. Daydreaming.
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?
HI: Minimalist. Simplicity is essence.
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?
HI: Singapore. Yes it does. Pros is when you know what everyone is doing, you can do something different. Cons is if the target audiences accept your differences.
FS: How do you work with companies?
HI: Being professional.
FS: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
HI: Be open minded. You are in a creative line..
FS: Can you talk a little about your design process?
HI: First I take brief for requirements, then I will do space planning and propose design with costing.
FS: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
HI: My portrait artworks of my family members that I created.
FS: Can you describe a day in your life?
HI: Overjoy~!
FS: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
HI: Be different.
FS: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
HI: I guess being a designer is fun but hard work, physically.
FS: What is your "golden rule" in design?
HI: Functionality.
FS: What skills are most important for a designer?
HI: To be able to present your design.
FS: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
HI: auto cad, photoshop.
FS: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
HI: It never quite bothers me being time consuming. Guess you just have to love what you do.
FS: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
HI: Depends. From hours to days.
FS: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
HI: Do you ever run out of ideas?
FS: What was your most important job experience?
HI: Project management.
FS: Who are some of your clients?
HI: Some homeowners.
FS: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
HI: Interior design. Because you get to know your clients and many times we make friends.
FS: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
HI: Win more awards, do more projects. Make more friends.
FS: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
HI: Mainly myself.
FS: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
HI: works-in-progress are usually confidential ;)
FS: How can people contact you?
HI: email, mobile.
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
HI: All is good!
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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