We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Mizuho Suzuki ("MS").
Mizuho Suzuki is an award-winning designer that helps make the World a better place with their original and innovative creations and advanced design works.
Mizuho Suzuki Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Mizuho Suzuki.
Mizuho Suzuki Design - Decorative Japanese Cord Icons Celebration Symbols
Designer Interview of Mizuho Suzuki:
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?
MS : I first became interested in design in my mid-teens, when I was fascinated by the beautiful photos and layouts in interior design magazines.
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
MS : Freelance graphic designer.
DI: What is "design" for you?
MS : Small ideas to make society or life more enjoyable and enriching.
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
MS : Symbols and logos
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
MS : Lingerie gift packaging design
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
MS : Paper/Printing
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
MS : When a good idea strikes
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
MS : I feel excited and thrilled.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
MS : Satisfaction, happiness
DI: What makes a design successful?
MS : A bird's-eye view
DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
MS : Overall balance
DI: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
MS : Don't increase waste
DI: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
MS : I'm amazed at the progress of generative AI. I think there will be a return to analog someday, but I can't imagine what that will look like.
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?
MS : I live in Japan. I feel influenced by the country's cultural heritage. The advantage is its simplicity. The disadvantage is that it lacks global appeal.
DI: How do you work with companies?
MS : I usually receive orders through an agency, but sometimes we take orders directly.
DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?
MS : Proper white space and balance
DI: What skills are most important for a designer?
MS : Observe the details while also analyzing objectively from a bird's-eye view
DI: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
MS : Paper and pencil. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Desktop PC, iPad
DI: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
MS : Logo creation. Some logos are only used for a short time, but if we're lucky, there's a chance they'll be loved for 100 years to come, and that's what makes it so romantic.
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
MS : I'm developing it myself.
DI: How can people contact you?
MS : Please contact by email.