We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Elham Mirzapour about their original and creative Range Hood design work. Elham Mirzapour is an award-winning industrial designer, that makes our world a better place with their original range hood works.
Elham Mirzapour ("EM") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Black Hole Hood Range Hood. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
EM : My main idea and source of inspiration for designing this product is black hole and wormhole. The concept of the black hole refers to the suction of everything into itself. It sucks everything into itself. That is why it is black because even light cannot escape it. The concept of wormholes also refers to the concept of transition between two points of a black hole. My product is a kitchen hood. What does it do? Suction of smoke and odor from its surroundings (the same as black holes) and its transfer from there to outside (such as wormholes). In fact, inspired by black holes and wormholes, I designed this hood.
EM : Improving the power of the hood motor and optimizing consumption by changing the shape of the body compared to similar models, transmitting the sense of suction and power to the user with the help of the concept of black hole and wormhole, as well as adapting the hood for kitchens island.
EM : Preparing BlackHole Hood for mass production.
EM : In addition to being an industrial designer, I am also an amateur astronomer, and my great interest in space and astronomy has led me to always use concepts and sometimes astronomy and space solutions in designing my products. BlackHole Hood also gradually formed and completed in my mind and knowledge of astronomy and knowledge of space helped me a lot.
EM : The design of this concept started with the formation of the idea of designing a hood inspired by the black hole, and after reviewing and studying, I came to the conclusion that this idea could become a successful product. That's why I started designing it.
EM : I had several offers to produce it, but I did not find any of them suitable and in accordance with my standards. I welcome reasonable and helpful suggestions.
EM : Very good idea, interest in the type of product as well as the topic of inspiration
EM : I cannot specifically refer to a specific person or a specific design because different and diverse designers and designs and trends have directly and indirectly influenced my work. But in general, I can say that I see beauty as the ultimate simplicity and purity of a thing, and I like to design this way.
EM : This hood is designed for kitchen islands and is also suitable for small spaces.
EM : Increasing the product efficiency and optimizing the consumption by changing the shape of the body compared to similar samples. It is suitable for kitchen islands as well as kitchens with limited space. Proportion of body shape and product and its function with the concept of black hole and wormhole.
EM : Inspired by black holes and wormholes, I designed this hood. My product is a kitchen hood. What does it do? Suction of smoke and odor from its surroundings and its transfer to outside (as wormholes). That's why I named it BlackHole Hood.
EM : 3D modeling software, rendering software and presentation.
EM : Matching form, performance and concept in this product at a unique level.
EM : I designed this product individually. But in the testing and analysis of engine suction power, I got advice from several experts in this field.
EM : Technology plays a very important role in the design of the BlackHole Hood. Upgrading the engine power and using the screen touch screen for the buttons section are examples of the prominent role of technology in this product.
EM : Yes. Tests and analyzes on the suction power of the hood motor.
EM : One of the most important ones was the challenge of designing the form of the body of this product inspired by the black hole, which eventually led to the creation of a form that is very different from other hoods designed to date, deconstructing and at the same time practical.
EM : Interest as well as challenges.
EM : Every moment of designing any product can be challenging and instructive for a designer. This project was the same for me. Designıng a form that fits the function and concept. Technical and engineering departments and as always the beauty.
EM : Thank you for this interview.
