We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Namgyun Kim about their original and creative multi-functional furniture design work. Namgyun Kim is an award-winning industrial designer, that makes our world a better place with their original multi-functional furniture works.
Namgyun Kim ("NK") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Oh rocking furniture multi-functional furniture. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
NK : When I am given a project brief, I often picture a scene where people can interact with objects within the particular space. I strive for a suitable design that could naturally fit into the scene.
NK : This project has been devoted for the use of parents and children. The design seeks for extension of parent-child relationship. It is to be used at a child-care centre or domestic homes. Ultimately, the design will offer happiness and a delightful memory to both parents and their children.
NK : Whatever I design, I always try to express happiness through my design. I dream to become a young passionate designer who is eligible to converse about what a “good design” is.
NK : I wanted to design a playful furniture through a recognition of child’s characteristics. The aim was to satisfy the needs of the given space and the user.
NK : The main objective of the design was to add joy into the experience of child-care centre. I found that there was a lack of toy furniture and a need for one.
NK : In terms of production sales, I have nothing planned but do feel free to contact me if you are interested.
NK : I am particularly interested in furniture design within the field of industrial design.
NK : I was involved in the major design procedure and all other works except taking photographs of the final design. The group consists of myself as a designer and a fellow designer as a photographer.
NK : The design can be used at a wide range of space from domestic homes to child-care centre.
NK : The design has been inspired from a trojan horse. I was particularly interested in the climbing and riding aspects of the horse and seek to create a multi-functional piece of furniture.
NK : The name of the design was decided in hopes that people would “oh~~~~” when they saw this design.
NK : The major parts of design work and furniture production have been carried out through the use of CAD. During the production stage I was directly involved with physical modelling.
NK : The furniture can be used as a circular table and chair, as well as toy furniture for kids.
NK : I was involved in the major design procedure and all other works. Photography and image making components were completed as a team.
NK : I wanted the parents and children to experience happiness through my design.
NK : I wanted to participate in an international competition and get recognized internationally.
NK : During the project, I have gained professional skills on furniture design and its production. I came a step closer to becoming a furniture designer.
NK : I dream to become a “good” industrial designer and communicate globally with fellow designers to learn from each other. I wish to contribute to make our society better.
