We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Roland Stanczyk ("RS").
Roland Stańczyk is expirienced interior architect interested in Polish history. Especially architecture. The architect is using design elements typical for interiors of Warsaw from the XIX and XX century, combining them with the new modern ones. The decor of the residential houses and apartments is often complemented by works of Polish artists from the XX century. It is always difficult to blend modern and historical parts of design, but searching the history of the place and looking for fitted objects that would match to the rest, made the designing process both more challenging and more interesting. For the last 20 years, he has been designing interiors of residences, apartments and public utility buildings in Poland, and for the last 5 years, also in United States and Great Britain. As a result of his work, many older buildings had been thoroughly renovated and regained their past greatness. He has acquired valuable experience in supervising the realization of projects through cooperation with the most demanding investors.
Roland Stanczyk Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Roland Stanczyk.
Roland Stanczyk Design - City Rooftop Residential
Roland Stanczyk Design - Socialist Apartment Residential House
Designer Interview of Roland Stanczyk:
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?
RS : I am graduated architect. I have finished Warsaw Engineering School, Remodeling surrounding space was always my passion and still is.
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
RS : I’m designing personally. My company was founded 25 years ago.
DI: What is "design" for you?
RS : Esthetic way of looking at surrounding space. Inner needs of making visual order.
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
RS : Residential in historical substance.
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
RS : It’s still in front of me
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
RS : My first small 27 square meter home
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
RS : I like wood and natural stone.
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
RS : After holidays
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
RS : Humans. Contest. Function. Proportions. Colors and materials
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
RS : Curiosity.
DI: What makes a design successful?
RS : It has to be good and well promoted.
DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
RS : Cohesion.
DI: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
RS : It is very important question, but we are not on first front line. Industry and politics are!
DI: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
RS : Majority of my work was visited only by users. But I have also many opportunities to present my designs. Last were in Wroclaw and Como.
DI: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
RS : Nature and history. 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?
RS : For the last 20 years, I have been designing interiors of residences, apartments and public utility buildings in Poland, and for the last 5 years, also in United States and Great Britain. As a result of my work, many older buildings had been thoroughly renovated and regained their past greatness.
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?
RS : I was born in Warsaw. I remember the city from 80s. There were still a lot ruined buildings from WW2. 80-90 % of old substance was destroyed. I think it has an impact for specific character of polish design. It was combined with typical for communism unification.
DI: How do you work with companies?
RS : They ask me to make design for them. As experienced architect I am doing my best.
DI: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
RS : For good cooperation you need respect and good communication.
DI: Can you talk a little about your design process?
RS : Everything starts in my head. I am thinking abut people and context. Sometimes it takes days, After that I start sketching.
DI: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
RS : 1. Pictures and sculptures 2. Some old furniture 3. Windows 4. Stone floor 5. Space division
DI: Can you describe a day in your life?
RS : They are different. I don’t like sleep to much. Job is my responsibility. Family is first. Sport is also important.
DI: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
RS : Learn more and more. Whole life.
DI: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
RS : It is not only a job. It’s the way of life. Sometimes can be hard, but mostly is so interesting!
DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?
RS : Less elements is better than to much.
DI: What skills are most important for a designer?
RS : Spatial imagination and sensitivity.
DI: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
RS : Sketches in the beginning.
DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
RS : I am well organized.
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
RS : Designing 100 square meters apartment takes at least 3 months.
DI: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
RS : Where your inspirations come from?
DI: What was your most important job experience?
RS : I am supervising realization of my designs. It makes my design responsible.
DI: Who are some of your clients?
RS : Mostly well educated and responsible people.
DI: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
RS : With clients who are involved and claver.
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
RS : Holiday brake.
DI: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
RS : I will present it shortly.
DI: How can people contact you?
RS : +48 602799131 Roland.stanczyk@rsstudio.pl
DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
RS : I like my job. It’s important for me.