We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Manuela Hardy ("MH").
My main focus on using natural light and exposure to create interesting spaces. I am also very fond of sustainable solutions in every part of the process. This is also where my interest for this work started. I am educated at Fiuni school of architecture & design, Stavanger (ex.2011). A New interest is Furniture design wich I participate With in this competition. I love to create Things, it gives me a New energy and I almost use it as a therapy in my everyday life.
Manuela Hardy Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Manuela Hardy.
Manuela Hardy Design - Trekronaa Tiny Cottage
Manuela Hardy Design - Gateway to Lofoten Appartments
Designer Interview of Manuela Hardy:
DI: 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?
MH : I`ve always enjoyed crafting, since I was a kid. When my parents could`nt afford the toys I wished for, I sometimes made similar toys myself. I loved to sketch inparticular plans. That`s how I knew I someday wanted to be an architect & deisgner.
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
MH : Currently I am a freelancer and mostly do designwork in my sparetime, not as something I need to depend on. It makes my work even more enjoyable.
DI: What is "design" for you?
MH : I like to think of it as something beautiful that is beyond what needed. At the same time it is very needed and important. I believe that beautiful surroundings do an important impact on people.
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
MH : Furniture and housing.
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
MH : I love most of the designs of Arne Jacobsen. I love the organic forms that fit into most interiors.
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
MH : Logodesign.
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
MH : I like sustainable use, aluminium and Wood.
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
MH : Around spring. That is the time it gets much lighter in Scandinavia. I also feel creative when I am with people who have the same interests.
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
MH : The visuality is important to me. It comes over function.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
MH : All kinds. I do a lot of thinking and my feelings affect the design.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
MH : I feel proud, happy and thankful.
DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
MH : The visual aspects and also the functionality and that it is original.
DI: What skills are most important for a designer?
MH : To be able to see Things and possibilities before they are realized.
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
MH : It Depends on the size of the project and also on how inspired I feel. It could take from a week to a year or more.
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
MH : At the moment I am busy being a mother for my 3 kids that are still pretty Young. But in the future I would love to design both furniture (maybe also other products) and architecture.
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
MH : I mostly work by myself.
DI: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
MH : Not at the moment.
DI: How can people contact you?
MH : They could email me.