We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Taras Zheltyshev about their original and creative Table Lamp design work. Taras Zheltyshev is an award-winning industrial designer, that makes our world a better place with their original table lamp works.
Taras Zheltyshev ("TZ") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work M.T.F. ( My True Friend) Table Lamp. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
TZ : The design main principle is the keeping an outlook of the dog, we mean that we were inspired by a German mastiff from Sherlock Holmes movie.
TZ : We were focused on keeping the shape of the lamp, versatality, general simplicity and prettiness.
TZ : We were always have been taught not to eat the calf in the cow's belly.
TZ : It took us just a week to design this particular concept.
TZ : We were always interested and charmed in light, lightning equipment and interiour decoration connected with something bright, airy and the things that provide warmth and coziness.
TZ : If there is a good possibility to share our ideas and design with people, of course there is a way to sell or lease the production rights. We are always glad to have futher business relationships with our partners and clients.
TZ : It's the implementation of my ideas, deep thoughts about calmness, friendliness and home compford that modern person lacks nowadays.
TZ : As for the modern trends there were no designers or design that has greatly influenced me, except my mother's advices and recommendations.
TZ : Any modern person who wants to come home, turn on the light instead of coldness and swiftness of the world and meet the home warmth and comfort.
TZ : The uniqueness of M.T.F. ( My True Friend) lamp in the form of a dog is that, firstly it can fit almost any decor, from the cheerful, warm children's room and ending with cold official working office. Secondly, it has a unique combination of materials - wood, plastic, metal, glass that creates a fusion style. The third unique characteristic is that, not all lamps can have a pivot arm with 360 degrees and free tilt from any angle. Also, our lamp provides possibility of rigid fixation with the comfortable ergonomic locks.
TZ : It was very simple, as the lamp is in a shape of a dog, the dog is a human's friend so the name of our concept is quite clear M.T.F. ( My True Friend)
TZ : On the firs stage we used the basic ones - Sheets of paper, pencil, water colours, aquarel pencils, etc. then on the second stage 3DsMAX and Photoshop.
TZ : It' s really a hard question for an artist who painted a masterpiece.......Tell us what square cm. of your work is the best?
TZ : None. As i have a large experince with the materials our lamp consists of, so there is no need to consult with any technical specialists.
TZ : The technology plays great role in the implementation of our design.
TZ : We wanted to embody the essence of the old, more durable, some kind “iron” world, where people were more kind and simpler, and things were inherited for generations with the modern fast-paced world where modern technology combines space and time, it speeds up the life of modern person and sometimes he or she just want to come home, turn on the light instead of coldness and swiftness of the world and meet the home warmth and comfort. As if there is a faithful dog waiting for its master, and the life is slow and relaxed.
TZ : The difficulty was in maintaining a single composition shape of the lamp.
TZ : Why not? I'm sure that any designer would be pleased to take part in this international design competition. It's a good chance to prove your abilities and find new opportunities.
TZ : I've improved my understanding of the materials harmony and their compatibility.
TZ : No thank you a lot! If you have any additional questions we are always ready to answer them.
