We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Ryszard Manczak ("RM").
Works with the industry, contractors and designers, coordinates and implements outdoor and indoor signage system, does graphic design, logos, forms and space arrangments, deals with the broad design, drawings, sketches and graphics, has a good strong technical drawing skill. He organizes exhibitions, was a director assistant on the set, arranges fair stands. Since 2008 he has designed individually to create multifunctional industrial design. He is keen on sport and recreation with an indication of good jazz. Open to challenges in the quest to create a better world around us.
Ryszard Manczak Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Ryszard Manczak.
Ryszard Manczak Design - Tango Multifunctional Pouf
Designer Interview of Ryszard Manczak:
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?
RM : I wanted to change the world
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
RM : I am a freelance designer
DI: What is "design" for you?
RM : The project is a challenge for me
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
RM : I have no design limitations
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
RM : My favorite design are the multifunctional Tango pouffes
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
RM : When I was little, I cut my aunt's fytro with a pair of scissors
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
RM : Each material is worth attention
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
RM : When I am not limited by the client's limitations
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
RM : To meet the need
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
RM : I am glad that I can change the world for the better
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
RM : I am glad that contracting authorities feel the same positive emotions
DI: What makes a design successful?
RM : Positive customer feedback
DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
RM : The basis is the correct concept of creating and functioning of the project
DI: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
RM : The designer should minimize the costs and losses resulting from design and production
DI: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
RM : This field is developing fantastically as long as the designers take environmental conditions into account
DI: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
RM : The last exhibition was in Como but my dream is to show my project in Japan at Tokyo Design Week
DI: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
RM : My projects are inspired by nature and the resulting geometry of the structure of the matter of the universe
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?
RM : My style depends on the design challenge and my features define the situation they create
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?
RM : Nothing defines my projects, they depend on the market culture and customer needs, try to change their environment for the better
DI: How do you work with companies?
RM : In B2B relations
DI: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
RM : A good designer must know what and how to design, it is not enough to make a nice visualization, he must be aware of how it can be implemented in production
DI: Can you talk a little about your design process?
RM : He always designs from solving a given problem to dressing it in an ergonomic and environmentally friendly design
DI: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
RM : Sofa, lamp, table, pouffe, ceramics
DI: Can you describe a day in your life?
RM : It starts late and ends not too early
DI: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
RM : The basis is knowledge of materials and technology, thanks to which we can start designing
DI: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
RM : We try to change the world for the better but it can be accepted by societies much later
DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?
RM : The less the more
DI: What skills are most important for a designer?
RM : Must see space
DI: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
RM : The base is a pencil
DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
RM : I try to adapt to the situation
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
RM : It all depends on the complexity of the problem to be solved
DI: What was your most important job experience?
RM : Designing visual information for the revitalization of an old brewery shopping center
DI: Who are some of your clients?
RM : Industrial, automotive, furniture corporations or shopping malls
DI: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
RM : Independent and direct
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
RM : I would like to change the world for the better with the innovative features and purpose of my projects
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
RM : Depending on the complexity of the project, I will do it alone or in a team meeting my requirements
DI: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
RM : I have work in progress but I don't know if I can talk about them
DI: How can people contact you?
RM : I suggest contacting me by e-mail (ryszard.manczak@gmail.com) or optionally by telephone
DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
RM : My professor said "break whatever your mind won't break, reach where your eyes cannot reach" that says more than questions