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

Oron Milshtein is one of the youngest and promised designers in Israel today. Milshtein's work is unique and projecting in the Israeli market. The combination of pop art, modernist clean lines and contemporary design styles, that Milshtein's combines in his works are outstanding in the local Israeli design world. He creates innovate, invigorate experience in the spaces. and bringing a new colored and constructive language and create whit it comfortable and functional space for variety of users. In all of his works the special eclectic design language is extremely dominant.

Oron Milshtein Designs

We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Oron Milshtein.

Designer Interview of Oron Milshtein:

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?

OM : Since I was a child I always love art, I started to paint when I was 5 years old, since then I know that I will be a designer

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

OM : It’s a boutique studio, we do interior design and architecture, we create a special projects in Israel and abroad

DI: What is "design" for you?

OM : Way of life

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

OM : Commercial space and luxury apartments

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

OM : Modern design , I get a lot of inspiration from the bauhaus movement

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

OM : The first project that I design when I finish my degree was flagship for men’s clothing company that call “sketch” the store is located in Tel-Aviv

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

OM : Stainless steal

DI: When do you feel the most creative?

OM : At night before I get to sleep

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

OM : Practicality

DI: What makes a design successful?

OM : Coloration between practicality and good statement

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

OM : Space perception, connection to the concept and the way they used the materials in the project

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

OM : To make a better environment

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

OM : Technology

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

OM : The last exhibition was in Tel Aviv , I hope the next exhibition will be in London or maybe Asia

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

OM : Fashion, magazine and street art

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?

OM : Modern / eclectic/ innovative

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?

OM : I leave near to Tel Aviv, the industry of design in my country are growing fast , we work a lot of hours and create faster ,in my culture it’s always feel that you don’t have enough time :)

DI: How do you work with companies?

OM : Concept > design> branding etc... I believe in total design

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

OM : Chemistry and common language

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

OM : It’s depends with the client

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

OM : My favorite items are : Dior Homme tray ,gold master chairs by Kartell, black tables by glas Italia , artemide floor lamp , church side table Cassina by jaimie hayon

DI: Can you describe a day in your life?

OM : We don’t have enough time :)

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

OM : Believe in yourself and don’t give up even if it hard

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

OM : Positive: create new things. Negative: hate when people doing “copy paste “

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

OM : Do not copy! , even if the client asked for it

DI: What skills are most important for a designer?

OM : Patience , productivity, space perception, creativity

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

OM : Every project start in a different way , sometimes it’s 3D , one time it’s can be college it’s depends on the project

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

OM : I always design when I have an inspiration mood , if I don’t feel it , I leave the computer and come back later , I’m not forcing on the design

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

OM : It’s complicated, can be 10 min or 2 months

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

OM : How do I know to combine between colors and texture, and can imagine the combination

DI: What was your most important job experience?

OM : To work with apple Israel , i designed store that call istore (collaboration with apple)

DI: Who are some of your clients?

OM : Apple Israel, care cosmetics, sketch , gold elements and more

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

OM : When people believe in you and give you free hand to create

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

OM : Design hotels

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

OM : By myself

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

OM : I can’t talk about it

DI: How can people contact you?

OM : By email info@ormile.co.il ,website www.ormile.co.il Instagram oron Milshtein