We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Andrejs Nadezdinskis ("AN").
Andrejs Nadezdinskis prefers to find his own path in life and is not scared to experiment or find new technologies. His daily job is being a technical director, but his heart strives also for art and nature - Mr Nadezdinskis likes to travel and find his inspiration during his travels. This year his first art exhibition took place in Riga, artwork gallery MUSEUM LV. It was one of the greatest moments to see his works exposed for larger audience for their appreciation. His greatest hobby is to collect lighters of different kind and age.
Andrejs Nadezdinskis Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Andrejs Nadezdinskis.
Designer Interview of Andrejs Nadezdinskis:
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?
AN : I do not view myself as I designer, it is not my profession, I wanted to create something valuable and to leave something for next generations, I am an amateur in designing.
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
AN : I do not have a design company, I created a small company to design my artwork and to buy necessary equipment for it.
DI: What is "design" for you?
AN : Design is symbiosis of art and technologies.
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
AN : I like to create unique and harmonious works.
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
AN : Favorite designs are these who are harmonious and have a purpose.
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
AN : This is my first design so far.
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
AN : My favorite materials are noble metals and wood.
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
AN : It is hard to say exact time, I feel most creative when my inspiration arrives, it could be at any time of the day.
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
AN : I like to pay attention to details, to make everything perfect.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
AN : I feel satisfied and curious to see how it all works out when the artwork is finished.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
AN : This is the most satisfying feeling to see my design realized.
DI: What makes a design successful?
AN : Good execution and idea behind it.
DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
AN : I value tasteful designs which are created with meaning.
DI: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
AN : Designer must create something valuable of high quality and meaning.
DI: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
AN : It depends, there are some designs I truly do not understand, but everyone has rights to express themselves artistically.
DI: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
AN : My first and for now last exhibition was in February 2018 – it took place in gallery MUSEUM LV in Riga, Latvia. I plan to make a complete collection and hold my next one as soon as possible.
DI: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
AN : My greatest source of inspiration is nature itself and also architecture. I get my inspiration also from travelling.
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?
AN : My style is multilayered, but classical with much attention to details and quality.
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?
AN : I like in Riga, Latvia, where we have great architecture, so it is easy to feel inspired.
DI: Can you talk a little about your design process?
AN : First comes the idea, then I have to find a technological way to make it come true, which involves research and many experiments to achieve the best quality.
DI: Can you describe a day in your life?
AN : I work as a technical director in company ULTRASTILS ltd.
DI: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
AN : I suggest to never fear to find new paths and express their creativity as much as possible.
DI: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
AN : I produced a series of specialized adaptations. Everything was made autonomously by self-bought equipment, finding new paths and new technologies. For this purpose I created a laboratory-workroom for all my experiments.
DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
AN : I think everyone can find time if they really want it, especially when it comes to art, there are no time limits.
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
AN : I took me one and a half year to finish my design.
DI: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
AN : People most frequently ask me how it is possible to produce such work, its technical side.
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
AN : I plan to make a full collection of my works and exhibit them.
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
AN : I design myself.
DI: How can people contact you?
AN : I prefer communication by e-mail.