DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
IL : The inspiration of the design is coming from a kid's perspective.
DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
IL : The main focus of this design is the balance of functionality and aesthetically. I wish to achieve a optimal design which functional and aesthetical are being well played and without compromising each other.
DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
IL : I am looking forward to any manufacturer who will interest on my award wining design and turn into a real physical furniture piece if possible.
DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
IL : Not sure the exact duration.
DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
IL : I was designed based on the inspiration that I had came across. It is not commissioned.
DI: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
IL : My design is not used by any company and I have a plan to sell or lease the production rights.
DI: What made you design this particular type of work?
IL : During the moment inspired by kids.
DI: Who is the target customer for his design?
IL : Anyone and I think it could fit well in any place.
DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
IL : The shape and concept meaning behind.
DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
IL : The name of this design is based on my original inspiration idea. It is meaning eye in Chinese.
DI: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
IL : Autodesk 3ds Max and Adobe Photoshop software.
DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
IL : The shape and form.
DI: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
IL : No, I designed it through my own research.
DI: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
IL : Moulded technology should come in place to make the design in desirable shape & form.
DI: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
IL : I did research online to avoid the design similar to any other product in the current market.
DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
IL : The technical part is the most challenge part.
DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
IL : When I'm ready and well prepare of everything.
DI: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
IL : I have to improve the knowledge of material application and detailing of construction.