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

PROJEKT PRODUKT is an award-winning designer that helps make the World a better place with their original and innovative creations and advanced design works.

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Designer Interview of PROJEKT PRODUKT:

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?

PP : 6 years ago, I was an optician. I used to work as an optician for about 10 years. So, I had a lot of chances of seeing wonderful eyewear.At that time, I was thinking of designing this sort of excellent eyewear.I wanted to have frames which are more wearable and fashionable in Korea.And then I became a designer at PROJEKT PRODUKT.

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

PP : PROJEKT PRODUKT is a eyewear brand in Korea.The identity is morden and minimal.Every each collection has a fashion theme but all based on modern and minimal concept.We've got 3 core positions which are superior quality, good design, resonable price.

DI: What is "design" for you?

PP : It's very difficult question. I can say designing is a large part of my life.Sometimes it gives me more stress but I feel so many other things through my design. After rough times, I was able to work with good people and even now.

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

PP : As I talked, we have a theme that is included in fashion category.I like designing and reflect fashion theme to the collection .

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

PP : My favorite frames are‘MC-10' because it's the frames showing our own identity and mood.

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

PP : My first design is 'S-5'.

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

PP : I don't have special material / platform / technology.But I try to choose material / platform / technology that express PP's identity and philosophy every collections.

DI: When do you feel the most creative?

PP : I come up with creative ideas when I see something good product or place.Thay make me more creative and motivated.

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

PP : I focus on completeness of a design all the times.

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

PP : I have many feelings when I design but, mostly happiniess.

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

PP : Mostly excited!

DI: What makes a design successful?

PP : When we head for the same goal and have a good result.

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

PP : I consider bad aspects first.

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

PP : I think designers have social responsibilities so we have to suggest trustful and believable design for people.

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

PP : I think it's too fast so I'm a bit worried. But, people have ablitiy to find good things so they will be able to make good designs in the future.

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

PP : We exhibited at 2018 MIDO and will be attending at 2018 SILMO.

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

PP : I like to search for vintage frames and it gives me a lot of good sources and ideas.

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?

PP : Frames which are superior-quality and good-wearable with cool design.

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?

PP : I live in Seoul. Since we've got a lot of cool and attractive things, I have many chances of seeing cool stuff.

DI: How do you work with companies?

PP : I try to enjoy my working with co-workers.

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

PP : I think a company has to provide designers with more time to experience something new and fresh.

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

PP : 1. We decide a collection theme for every year.2. line-up3. Design

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

PP : Wastebasket / Scissors / Cup / Cabinet / Pajama

DI: Can you describe a day in your life?

PP : Work with good people

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

PP : I'm a young designer, too.

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

PP : If you became a designer by your own decision, I'm sure you felt mostly happiness and exhilaration.

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

PP : Comfortable

DI: What skills are most important for a designer?

PP : Communication

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

PP : I mostly use 'Illustrator', note and pen for design

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

PP : I normally sleep when I'm so stressed out.

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

PP : It depends. It can be a few hours or more than one week.

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

PP : Source of inspiration

DI: What was your most important job experience?

PP : Experience working as an optician

DI: Who are some of your clients?

PP : People who understand our own identity and philosophy.

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

PP : I like the period we have a meeting for setting theme.Sometimes, only listening to others is cool and helpful. It can be a great breakthrough for design.

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

PP : We will create more creative and cool stuff sych as video and photo for next collection.

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

PP : I work as a team.

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

PP : The designs for 2019 collection are already ready!

DI: How can people contact you?

PP : nr@projektprodukt.co.kr

DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

PP : Enough. Thx :)