We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Junya Nakai about their original and creative Fabric design work. Junya Nakai is an award-winning fashion designer, that makes our world a better place with their original fabric works.
Junya Nakai ("JN") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Aqua Fabric. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
JN : When clothes are torn or worn out, usually we get rid of these clothes. However, predecessors did not. They cut clothes into small pieces their old wear out. Then, they made over a clothe again from the small parts. The spirit of taking good care of things is expressed in the design.
JN : The wisdom of the wise previous generation is a fountain for making good design. Old wisdom shouldn't throw away. It has still benefits.
JN : I want to think about the natural environment.
JN : Few weeks?
JN : Designers can not move unless they receive an offer. The presentation is important.
JN : This question does not suit my work.
JN : I made this for spring & summer season.
JN : Obviously, about this work, I got influence from quite ordinary previous generation people.
JN : This works for the particular brand. So, the target is the brand's fans.
JN : It doesn't exist
JN : I used the technique called " twisted by water". There is a very rare technique to make linen cloth with this way in Japan. Then, I have decided to use the word "Aqua".
JN : I use a computer and some soft on the desk, but it is for only planning. When the project start, all things, and problems will happen on the field. Factory workers are doing the real work in the field. I need to talk to them and find the solution with them.
JN : Factory workers like to use the phrase like "fabric is alive". It means the data does not work. The natural fibers are so different depending by lot or situation. The workers have to adjust a machine depends on the situation. It looks so hard to work.
JN : I did this design by myself, but I needed some partners who have special skills to make.
JN : Textile makers have different types of weaving machines. It is important to choose the machine depends on the project.
JN : This question is not match with my works.
JN : Some weaving machines have regulations like use warp yarn up to four colous. I have tried to make how can I make dramatic fabric in the regulation.
JN : I would like to send a message through this work.
JN : I have learned about great Japanese handcraft again. Also, I got good progress by making over great old vision.
JN : There is the word 温故知新（on ko chi shin). It means like "Learn from the past. Prepare for the future.". Old wise had great knowledge. We have to take over it.
