We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative FAHR 021.3 ("F0").

FAHR 021.3 is a combination of people, perspectives, challenges, methodologies, arts and concepts which arise from the vision of two talented architects who believe that there is more to the art that they learned than meets the eye. They invested everything on the development of a new approach: communicative architecture. Surprising in shape, concept and content through a new perspective of communication is what this company promises its customers. Realizing that architecture is a branch of art and action in space, FAHR 021.3 develops its work based on the architectural language and methodology, while always incorporating seemingly implausible spaces and challenging materials. The result is provocative and unexpected and comes in a variety of forms, including installations, site-specific art, performances, and actions. The road paved has been nothing short of remarkable, but this Porto-based company assures that they will continue to impress.

FAHR 021.3 Designs

We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by FAHR 021.3.

Designer Interview of FAHR 021.3:

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?

F0 : Realizing that architecture is a branch of art and action in space, FAHR 021.3 develops its work based on the architectural language and methodology, while always incorporating seemingly implausible spaces and challenging materials.

DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

F0 : FAHR 021.3 is a combination of people, perspectives, challenges, methodologies, arts and concepts which arise from the vision of two talented architects who believe that there is more to the art that they learned than meets the eye. They invested everything on the development of a new approach: communicative architecture. Surprising in shape, concept and content through a new perspective of communication is what this company promises its customers.

DI: What is "design" for you?

F0 : Design is a tool of involvement of a given object with its user. Design is function, image, creativity but is also a means of impact, innovation and development.

DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?

F0 : The kinds of works that we like designing most are space realities or environments, that means. New intuitive projects that can surprising in shape, concept and content.

DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?

F0 : A new football content...

DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

F0 : Our main platform is actually the constraints of physical and sensory involvement.

DI: When do you feel the most creative?

F0 : Traveling and being in contact with other cultures.

DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

F0 : Human involvement and formal impact.

DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

F0 : A thirst for innovation and finding something new.

DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?

F0 : Pure joy and personal fulfillment, when it is well done. To this it immediately generates a strong desire to continue creating and implement new projects and ideas.

DI: What makes a design successful?

F0 : When this surprising and is accepted by people.

DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?

F0 : Innovation, creativity, function, use and impact

DI: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?

F0 : The designer has the ability to generate new life experiences as well as make it more attractive, comfortable and functional our routines.

DI: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?

F0 : Once the design concept was created no longer have an end, more and more design is a premise in the development of a particular product. The design is just fashion design because it fits the needs, its still believe that the future is by reinventing the routine of each one. The design trends will come in cycles.

DI: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?

F0 : It was in November 2013 in Mexico City for a gallery. The next one will be already in June 2014 in Espinho, Portugal.

DI: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?

F0 : Our inspiration is often awareness of where we intervene but often arises in one form or material. Our references are some artists, designers and architects that assume new paths risking new approaches. We also love to revisit us in our unconsciousness.

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?

F0 : The result is provocative and unexpected and comes in a variety of forms, including installations, site-specific art, performances, and actions.

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?

F0 : We are a Porto - Portugal based company. In fact it has been very important in maintaining our structure in Portugal, against the tendency to migrate to other parts of the world. In a situation of economic crisis as strong as we live in Portugal creativity becomes essential to create new ideas, visions and ways to adapt.

DI: Can you talk a little about your design process?

F0 : Our work process starts always generating some discomfort in the idea that we have, so this way we can discover new paths. After that we adapt the idea to a specific place or topic and draw much to find possible approaches. Finally we enjoy being able to participate in the process of production and play it becomes a sort of "child".

DI: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?

F0 : Be provocative and cause himself.

DI: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?

F0 : Hand drawing, physical and virtual prototypes. The digital process applied to the industry are increasingly an essential tool.

DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?

F0 : Much of the time is to find new customers and discuss budgets with them. The creative moment is often reducing front of so much paperwork that involves a company. However, it is well that we are not constantly absorbed by design.

DI: What was your most important job experience?

F0 : Working and living in Berlin.

DI: Who are some of your clients?

F0 : Cultural producers, event producers and art curators. But we also have some public institutions and brands.

DI: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?

F0 : Watch and have the ultimate experience When it is over

DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?

F0 : Internationalize more. Log in international design and architecture roadmaps. Not wanting to be known but to live and exchange ideas with various cultures.

DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?

F0 : As a team

DI: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?

F0 : Yes, we have a new concept developing.

DI: How can people contact you?

F0 : By email - info@fahr0213.com, facebook - FAHR 021.3 and phone - check our website.