We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Mona Hussein Design House about their original and creative Applique design work. Mona Hussein Design House is an award-winning industrial designer, that makes our world a better place with their original applique works.
Mona Hussein Design House ("MHDH") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Ripple Applique. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
MHDH : The ripple applique was inspired by raindrops when steadily observed and how they propagate and contrive a sequence of circular forms from the moment they fall from the sky down to when they marry with water. This pluvial process is the substructure of the design concept formation for the ripple applique.
MHDH : Combine function with art, to disperse light in an artistic and visually appealing way.
MHDH : I am grateful for having a design that got appreciated from a global perspective and I will work hard to promote the design as much as I can.
MHDH : The project started in 2008 in Egypt and was specially designed for the Italian restaurant at The Cove –Rotana Resort & spa, Ras Al Khaimah –UAE, as I like to design all the elements in my interiors. Later in 2011 it was reintroduced in Mahally.
MHDH : It is already available with full production rights over it at my store Mahally with Mona Hussein; Mahally is a homegrown Egyptian furniture store with a success rooted in the artful historic conceptions of sweet Arabia coalesced with contemporary design.
MHDH : I just got inspired then got the urge to produce it locally, as we are known for the handmade brass work.
MHDH : No, however I am very thankful for the master craftsmen in Egypt who helped to bring my product to life.
MHDH : Anyone who appreciates lighting and especially the indirect dimming light that generates warmth, intimacy and harmony making it a pleasant addition to a mood.
MHDH : The inspiration concept behind it, Most of the times, I get inspirations from nature and our culture, and then turn them into something valuable.
MHDH : From the inspiration concept behind it, the ripple effect that appears around any drops or rain or water.
MHDH : Hand sketches, CAD, and hammer
MHDH : The flexibility it offers to a space. It could be hung on either a ceiling or a wall, in clusters or independently to suit the mood and style of the room. The shape could also be half of the ripple or a quarter of the ripple. The metal ripple could also be sprayed using any color from electrostatic paints that one desires.
MHDH : I collaborated with master craftsmen in Egypt using simple tools and it was produced in medium sized workshops.
MHDH : When creating a design, the challenge is divided into parts. Firstly, it must serve its main purpose, so in this case the lighting effect was the main concern. Secondly, its function is important which is its flexibility in any space it is placed. Thirdly, the quality of the production must be flawless in its context.
MHDH : It was a great honor that my positive and negative paravent won a golden A’design Award in the furniture, decorative items and homeware design category, 2012 – 2013. I wanted this ripple applique to be recognized internationally as well. Getting a design award is a bonus and I am grateful for that!
MHDH : I learned to challenge myself to come up with original designs.
