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

EZ Design is a new interior design firm founded by Eliane Zakhem in Beirut, Lebanon. It caters its services to residences, schools, restaurants and businesses. EZ Design offers design solutions that are customer-centered with aesthetics and functionality being at the core of its mission.

Eliane Zakhem Designs

We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Eliane Zakhem.

Designer Interview of Eliane Zakhem:

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?

EZ : I have always admired beautiful furniture and well designed spaces. Since I was a little girl, I would flip through architecture and décor magazines for hours. However, in college, I got a marketing degree. It wasn't until I designed my own home that I realized how much I was passionate about interiors and how much I wanted it as my profession. That’s when I decided to go back to college and get a degree in interior architecture.

DI: What is "design" for you?

EZ : Design must be functional as well as beautiful

DI: When do you feel the most creative?

EZ : When I am alone

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

EZ : Aesthetics and functionality

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

EZ : Happy, anxious, excited

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

EZ : I feel proud and happy to share it with others

DI: What makes a design successful?

EZ : A successful design must have a purpose. It should be functional, innovative, as well as good looking

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

EZ : Functionality and aesthetics

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

EZ : A designer's responsibility for society is to design products that are long-lasting and not just trendy. Also, a designer should consider materials and processes that minimize any negative effects on our environment.

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?

EZ : “Less is more” best describes my style. I enjoy simple designs and the purity of forms.

DI: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?

EZ : A good designer must also be a good listener, communicator and a team player.

DI: What was your most important job experience?

EZ : Designing a new High school campus was a great experience. There were so many elements to consider. Combining aesthetics with functionality and durability that is appropriate for an academic environment was a good challenge.

DI: Who are some of your clients?

EZ : My clients are homeowners, educational institutions and restaurants.

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

EZ : I enjoy the details in designing interiors. I feel that spaces strongly influence your mood and I love creating spaces and pieces that make people happy and comfortable.

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

EZ : I plan to continue my studies and get my interior design degree while working on new projects

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

EZ : Until now, I have developed the designs myself but I look forward to working with a team in the future.

DI: How can people contact you?

EZ : Tel: +961 3757214 Email: elianezakhem@gmail.com