Interview with Ali Alavi

Ali Alavi is a Tehran based Architect, Designer and Photographer. He was born in 1978 and got his master's degree in Architecture from Tehran Azad University in 2008.

Ali Alavi

Designer Interview

14 April 2014

I started my artistic career as a teenager in graphic designing and continued to become a photographer in a few years. I continued to work as an industrial designer when I was studying architecture.
I always want to be a designer.

I am Tehran based Architect, Designer and Photographer. I got my master's degree in Architecture from Tehran Azad University in 2008.
When I was studying architecture and after ten years of experience, due to my lifetime passion I started the ALI ALAVI DESIGN brand.

I think every think must be and need design. I think when we design somethings we respect to it and customer.

Architecture, Interior design, Furniture, lighting, Home wear, Watch, shoes

Furniture and specially Chair

Chair ( Serenad chair)

Wood, Stanless steel, leather

I always (7/24) involve with design and create and really enjoy it.

Original design is very important for me

I always said: Just do something that you be created for it.
I enjoyed my life when I designed somethings

Originality , Invention , Creativity , Beauty

I think 3D print change many thinks in design.

Personally , I draw inspiration from animals in nature and in most of my designs I prefer to deploy natural forms rather than using geometric forms.

I think original design and good design always winner. I try make my style and do`nt follow other designer style.

I live in Iran. But I try to be an international designer.

I prefer be a freelancer designer

It is my big dream that companies trust to designer and let them fly.

chair, sofa, desk lamp, kitchen accessory ,

Be original & Be creator

Good design always winner

Creativeness, Comprehension, Mentality, Observation, Imagination

pen and paper, Autocad, 3dmax vray, photoshop, wacome

It is depends on object. But my best time is 8 Original design in one hour.

Is it Original design or Is it blinding design ?

Carpenter

Private and personal clients

Product design & industrial design
Because when we design a building we design one thing But for complete the building we need many things.

I try to develop my Brand as a designer. looking for manufactory to make my designs and present my product.

I really like team work But I can`t fine a good partner.

I have many designs in progress. I never stop designing

ali.alavi.design@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/ali.alavi.designs

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Interview with Ali Alavi

Designer Interview

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

What is "design" for you?

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

When do you feel the most creative?

Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

What makes a design successful?

When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?

How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?

Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?

How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?

Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?

How do you work with companies?

What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?

What is your "golden rule" in design?

What skills are most important for a designer?

Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?

How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?

What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?

What was your most important job experience?

Who are some of your clients?

What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?

What are your future plans? What is next for you?

Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?

Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?

How can people contact you?

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