OlO Multipurpose Panel by Oksana Belova

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DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

OB : Long time I work with interior design. Not only the design, but also functionality is important for pieces of furniture. The idea consists in making a good and functional subject, without excess details.

DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

OB : . Connection of design and multifunctionality became the basic principle of development of my piece of furniture.

DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?

OB : Plans for the future – production of this subject, detailed development of a series.

DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?

OB : This project is unique the fact that on its development about 30 days left. From emergence of the idea before visualization. The project very promptly developed.

DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?

OB : I plan to make this model in the nearest future.

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?

OB : I consider options.

DI: What made you design this particular type of work?

OB : Modern world, need for minimalism and functionality.

DI: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?

OB : Bauhaus. Dieter Rams

DI: Who is the target customer for his design?

OB : People who love comfort and are ready for experiments.

DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

OB : Multifunctionality

DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

OB : At first the first letters of a name etc, then everything mixed up)

DI: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?

OB : Sketchbook, pencil, Liener, computer.

DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?

OB : singularity

DI: What is the role of technology in this particular design?

OB : High role, one of main

DI: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?

OB : Long-term experience with interiors

DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

OB : Desire to present the design at the international competition was available long ago, but there was not enough understanding and courage. Everything is good in its season.

DI: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

OB : Possibly everything, main to wish.