We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer NJ interiors about their original and creative door handle design work. NJ interiors is an award-winning industrial designer, that makes our world a better place with their original door handle works.
NJ interiors ("NI") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work PRISMA oro door handle. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
NI : We wanted to give the door handle a nature-inspired, sculptural form. Our aim was to transform an emotion, a material, and a texture into a spontaneous and durable shape.
NI : Our goal is to create an innovative handle through a new decorativism that combines the sculptural and functional aspects of form.
NI : We are planning to expand our functional sculpture collections every year. We will give priority to materials and shapes that create a unique atmosphere. As for the Prisma door handle, we will further develop the existing color ranges.
NI : The design and production of the Prisma door handle took about 6 months.
NI : We actually followed an inspiration.
NI : Every item created in our laboratory is designed exclusively by us.
NI : We designed this door handle because we believe it is an important furnishing accessory, a special piece of furniture that can enhance the environment and even the quality of life.
NI : Many 20th century Western artists believed in the idea that they should not invent anything in their work as they were creators of copies of nature. Our creations are inspired by the art and architecture world.
NI : Our works are aimed at a niche clientele, and, even more so, to anyone who understands the importance of furnishing and research.
NI : Our project stands out thanks to its unexpected study of shape and innovative finishes we have applied to it.
NI : We chose this name "PRISMA oro" (gold prism) because we were inspired by its geometric shape and finish.
NI : A white sheet of paper and a pencil. In our laboratory, we created a 3D-dimensional object by using traditional sculpture techniques. Then, we scanned and aligned it to the support so that it become a functional sculpture. The 3D print of the pair of handles was then used as a resin mold with which the foundry could carry out the sand casting.
NI : The most important aspects of our work is the creation by hand of functional sculptures for spaces, small series that focus on details and personalized finishes.
NI : For the creation of this handle, we collaborated with several highly specialized technical laboratories and studios.
NI : We used technology for the 3D scans, in the fitting of the supports in line with our sculptures, using 3D modeling software, and high-resolution 3D printers.
NI : We did not rely on analytical research, in our design process we seek signature aesthetics in which functionality and sculpture come together to produce an artistic and authentic object.
NI : We faced many technical challenges. They were necessary to allow us to give the handle unusual and more elaborated shapes. Some of them were the undercuts and elaborate textures. Sometimes, we had to look for new foundries.
NI : We decided to present this project because we believe that our work should be enhanced and known as much as possible. We aim to achieve this by offering several fresh and original furnishings. This award allowed exactly this.
NI : We discovered endless possibilities and techniques to use metals. We also realized there are many things, which can be designed and realized, that don't exist yet.
