We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Vladimir N. Bratchenko ("VNB").
Vladimir have been always interested in the idea of combining elements of different design directions to one unique style. In his works, he tried to combine elegance with ergonomic shapes and beauty. Creating package design he set as the purpose to cause a sense of admiration and wonder in the buyer. To combine refinement and elegance of jewelry packaging forms is the uniqueness of his works.
Vladimir N. Bratchenko Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Vladimir N. Bratchenko.
Designer Interview of Vladimir N. Bratchenko:
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
VNB : WaldemarArt design studio established by me in 2000 year. Since this year I'm working with print designs, package and 3d.
DI: What is "design" for you?
VNB : Design is a life style of my life. Its my philosophy.
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
VNB : I can't tell now, but I saw really amazing works at A'Design Award.
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
VNB : It was a outdoor advertising
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
VNB : I'm prefer working with 3D models cause it gives me a real freedom in realization of my ideas
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
VNB : Passion and excitement.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
VNB : Happiness.
DI: What makes a design successful?
VNB : For me it's a harmony.
DI: How do you work with companies?
VNB : Usually I'm working by using Skype and emails. We signed Agreement and brief before starting a project.
DI: Can you talk a little about your design process?
VNB : First of all I have an idea, then I'm trying to find images and forms and then trying to realize them in programs.
DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?
VNB : Harmony. Simplicity and harmony. Like all in a nature.
DI: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
VNB : I prefer to use Photoshop, Cinema 4d, Illustrator, RealFlow.
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
VNB : It depends on a project and its hard level.
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
VNB : I wanna find interesting job and projects in EU or USA and Canada.
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
VNB : Sometime I'm. Working with my team members such as jeweler Konstantin.
DI: How can people contact you?
VNB : Via my web site, Skype or email.