We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Cibelle Costa Barbosa ("CCB").
Cibelle Costa Barbosa is an award-winning designer that helps make the World a better place with their original and innovative creations and advanced design works.
Cibelle Costa Barbosa Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Cibelle Costa Barbosa.
Cibelle Costa Barbosa Design - Cobogos House Residential Project
Cibelle Costa Barbosa Design - Casa da Varanda Residential
Cibelle Costa Barbosa Design - Master Suite Country House
Designer Interview of Cibelle Costa Barbosa:
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?
CCB : During all my life I have been in touch on Art. As a child, the freehand drawings, the harmony of the classical piano music and the ballet shoes were already part of my history. Choose to be a designer was natural for me.
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
CCB : My company has a compact team but very talent and efficient. We work in residential, commercial and corporative projects, constructions, planning and design consulting on line.
DI: What is "design" for you?
CCB : Design is a soul´s expression, as well as the music, the painting and all the art´s manifestations.
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
CCB : Thematic buildings, museums, hospitals, public spaces.
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
CCB : A Basketcenter Mall, a thematic mall that I project in my city, brazilian capital of Basketball. It begins to be built this year of 2020.
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
CCB : A residential townhouse.
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
CCB : CAD / Revit
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
CCB : When I begin a new project. A lot of ideas come with a great velocity. It´s an amazing process.
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
CCB : I always consider the human aspect of the project, who will occupate the space, for what and why the building will be construct.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
CCB : I generally see the built constructed in my imagination, the people using the space. I visualize all the architectural forms and the environment. It´s like the project is ready. I feel gratitude and love when I design.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
CCB : I feel more gratitude and a lot of responsibility how the people will use each projected space. It´s like a son that was born and you have to take care of him.
DI: What makes a design successful?
CCB : I think the success begins in the mind. A good design is completed when it comes with passion, empathy, emotions and good intentions.
DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
CCB : I consider who will use this space, what kind of emotions I feel when I saw the fist time, what kind of materials were used, the harmony of the elements, pieces and objects, the durability of the materials chosen, the susteinable of the project´s concept.
DI: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
CCB : The most important responsibility of a designer is the possibility of change the behavior of a community and how the project could transform the environment around, how the project involve the people and inspire to be better than before.
DI: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
CCB : Design will become increasingly important. People are in need, they want to be cared for, welcomed, embraced and involved by the environment that shelters them.
DI: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
CCB : My last exhibition was in August 2019. I´m going to prepare another exhibition to the end of 2020.
DI: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
CCB : I stimulate my creativity through study, travel, research, visiting art galleries, museums, as well as through music, art, meditation.
DI: 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?
CCB : My style is an affective and humanized design, that use natural elements composed with susteinable materials. A design that welcomes, engages, preserves memories and always maintains contact with nature.
DI: 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?
CCB : Brazil is a growing country with great creative potential. Access to local art, music, history and culture, favors the creation of a design focused on these aspects. What you need is a more sustainable look to protect natural resources.
DI: How do you work with companies?
CCB : First, I like to know the company's rules for starting any job. We do a very thorough interview to find out her expectations regarding our work. After that we will interact with respect and efficiency.
DI: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
CCB : it must first analyze its learning capacity, its relationship skills, its effective production capacity and its desire to always offer the best for the company.
DI: Can you talk a little about your design process?
CCB : First step when starting any design is to physically analyze the entire area we have to work with and assess the needs of the project. After that I set up a flow chart and study of masses. This is the birth of yet another project.
DI: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
CCB : The kitchen, the dining room, the living room, the bedroom, the external area.
DI: Can you describe a day in your life?
CCB : My day is always challenging. Starting by reconciling my work, countless professional commitments to domestic tasks, children, husband and personal activities. Every day is a new beginning and I feel like an opportunity to idealize, produce and make a difference in the world.
DI: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
CCB : The first thing to a successful way is having a professional ethic. Respect the people you live with. A successful professional path is not based only in talent, emotional control is often more important than an excellent design. Make your profession a love affair, don't just use it to earn money.
DI: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
CCB : Positives: working on ideas, creating something new and expanding the mind. Every day we have new challenges. Creating spaces for people is a great gift for me. Do and construct something that was once just a thought. Always be learning, taking courses to improve, researching to know about new technologies and structure systems. Negative points: Some projects created will not be carried out. Being responsible for the work of other professionals, demanding punctuality and efficiency, an arduous task of production control. Find out an efficient team to construct the building exactly as the project design.
DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?
CCB : Put your best into design, projecting with your soul.
DI: What skills are most important for a designer?
CCB : Creativity, flexibility, versatility, sensibility, empathy, historic and cultural knowlegde.
DI: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
CCB : Researches on websites, software, pencil and paper.
DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
CCB : The time during the design is relative. Ideas often flow quickly but must be matured. Time should be monitored like other creative tasks.
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
CCB : It depends on the type and complexity of the project. In general, the main idea comes quickly, on the same day as the beginning, but it changes throughout the project.
DI: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
CCB : Can I leave my dream in your hands? And I answer that I will take care of him with all attention, affection and responsibility.
DI: What was your most important job experience?
CCB : There are several important projects. However, I highlight a housing condominium for college students and the a Basketcenter Mall,
DI: Who are some of your clients?
CCB : Shoes Companies , Real State, business companies and families.
DI: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
CCB : Commercial projects as they are more challenging and interesting.
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
CCB : I moved for US and I want to work in a good design company or work as a partner with other design offices.
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
CCB : I work with my design team on distance, I´m in US and my team works in Brazil. Conferences and meetings are happening on line.
DI: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
CCB : I designed a Basket Center Mall in Brazil, with a thematic architecture. The project was inspired in Basketball elements and the plan is beginning the construction during this year.
DI: How can people contact you?
CCB : Contact me via email cibellecosta@gmail.com
DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
CCB : That´s all! Thank you!