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

The designer maik juch comes originally from graphic design and marketing. Already in the beginnings of his career, he dealt with product design. This led to a stronger collaboration with renowned architects in 2010, which involved him in projects for Abu-Dabi and Switzerland. Through various architectural and furnishing projects, the company profile has changed since 2012 from marketing to product design and interior design. Since 2015 the projects of maik juch have regularly received awards.

Maik Juch Designs

We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Maik Juch.

Designer Interview of Maik Juch:

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?

MJ : Yes, I have always wanted to be a designer. That is what things change or redesign the way I've been thinking.

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

MJ : Apart from our own projects, our design studio mainly deals with customer orders. On the one hand it is extensions of existing interior or completely new creations we make for our customers. There are both private projects as well as restaurants, bars, stores and offices to which we give a new face. In addition, our studio also deals with the appropriate graphic design so that everything fits well.

DI: What is "design" for you?

MJ : On the one hand, design is for me to integrate something in a meaningful form and function into an environment. On the other hand, to transform my ideas and thoughts into something tangible.

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

MJ : The creative finding process and the elaboration of details.

DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?

MJ : My favorite design? Actually, I like almost all my current designs but at the moment it is a toy wooden excavator. Because it is so simple in design as in its production and invites me to play.

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

MJ : I think it was a Hi-Fi speaker. But it was never built.

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

MJ : My favorite material is wood and metal.

DI: When do you feel the most creative?

MJ : At night and under the shower.

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

MJ : That the design does not have more than necessary to be balanced and special and the desired functionality is given.

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

MJ : Excitement and euphoria.

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

MJ : Satisfaction and joy.

DI: What makes a design successful?

MJ : I am convinced that a design will be successful in the long term if it restrains in its creation and fulfills its purpose. So no less and no more than absolutely necessary, plus the handwriting of the designer.

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

MJ : Total impression and functionality.

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

MJ : Reduce overflow, sustainable products from sustainable materials.

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

MJ : At the moment there are no plans.

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

MJ : I draw inspiration from my family and my environment. And when it comes to a halt, I go to the sea.

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?

MJ : The simpler and the better the better. My parents have always reduced everything to the bare minimum, I think that has strengthened my love for minimalism.

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?

MJ : I live in Germany on the Baltic Sea, the cultural heritage of my state and country affects me in my work rather less. I can not recognize the disadvantages of the design, but I have a decisive advantage: I live in one of the most natural and beautiful places in Germany. I can imagine more space for ideas.

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

MJ : Companies should know exactly what they want and categorize it, then they will find the right designer.

DI: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

MJ : Chair, bed, column and dining table.

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

MJ : Do not limit yourself in spirit.

DI: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?

MJ : Positive, I can work where I want. Negative, I do not find my sketchpad.

DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?

MJ : A design is finished if you can not add or remove anything

DI: What skills are most important for a designer?

MJ : Attention, creativity, versatility, openness.

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

MJ : My sketchbook, favorite pencil and favorite eraser. My SurfaceBook and the exchange with fellow people, designers and architects

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

MJ : Sometimes it is fast and other designs take long, so it is everywhere. If it remains too long for me, I try to distance myself later with new energy to go back to work.

DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?

MJ : Sometimes it is fast and other designs take longer.

DI: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?

MJ : "You understand what I mean?"

DI: What was your most important job experience?

MJ : My professional defeat 10 years ago.

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

MJ : In the first step, I develop the designs myself and then optimize them in the team.

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

MJ : Yes, but I do not want to say anything.

DI: How can people contact you?

MJ : By e-mail, phone or post.