We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Eita Saito ("ES").
We are a manufacturer and distributor of silk fabric. Taking the refined craftsmanship and touch we have developed over the years in traditional Japanese clothing and applying it in the bridal wear and Western clothing markets, we have been offering products that have excellent marketability and significance while utilizing our planning ability to the fullest.
Eita Saito Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Eita Saito.
Designer Interview of Eita Saito:
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?
ES : It all started when I started helping out with the family business. I had no intention of becoming a designer.
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
ES : We are a silk fabric manufacturing company, and we only design textiles.
DI: What is "design" for you?
ES : That's life.
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
ES : Textiles.
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
ES : Simple design and value design.
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
ES : Bridal company.
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
ES : It's fabric.
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
ES : When value is added to design.
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
ES : Added value that goes beyond what you see.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
ES : Design with the client and the user in mind.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
ES : Sense of accomplishment.
DI: What makes a design successful?
ES : Adding semantic value to your design rather than functionality.
DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
ES : Semantic value.
DI: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
ES : Semantic value, not function.
DI: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
ES : Although progress is being made day by day, there is also a large element of learning from the past for new discoveries.
DI: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
ES : It was held in Milan, Italy, and the next one is scheduled to be held in Paris.
DI: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
ES : I try to gain various perspectives from my everyday life.
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?
ES : Adding semantic value to your design rather than functionality.
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?
ES : I live in Japan and I think I'm influenced by Japan. The good thing is that I'm very polite. The bad thing is that I take a lot of time.
DI: How do you work with companies?
ES : I'm doing a collaboration.
DI: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
ES : It's not just a design, it offers meaningful value.
DI: Can you talk a little about your design process?
ES : First, we will begin by asking in detail about the fabric design desired by the client.
DI: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
ES : Stoles, scarves, pocket squares, curtains, ties.
DI: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
ES : First, study your own culture, then study other cultures.
DI: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
ES : The good thing is that it enriches people's lives. The bad thing is that it makes you feel superior.
DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?
ES : Not particularly.
DI: What skills are most important for a designer?
ES : Have a broad perspective.
DI: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
ES : The equipment used is a notebook, a computer, a magnifying glass and tweezers.
DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
ES : I try not to let work pile up.
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
ES : Depends on the content.
DI: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
ES : What did you do in the past?
DI: What was your most important job experience?
ES : Television work.
DI: Who are some of your clients?
ES : Designers and buyers.
DI: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
ES : Because you can rate it.
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
ES : to be decided
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
ES : Do it yourself.
DI: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
ES : there is no.
DI: How can people contact you?
ES : Please contact us by email.
DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
ES : there is no.