Interview with Anne Dumont

Anne Dumont is civil engineer, born in Brussels in 1966. She is specialized as jewelry designer in adaptable jewelry.

Designer Interview

13 April 2014

I am civil engineer.
Young, I wanted to study architecture.
Finally, now, I'm working as jeweler architect!

I'm alone, working with an attorney for the legal aspects. I'm working in jewelry since about 10 years.

Art intended for an industrial production.
For me a good design is a combination of esthetic and functionality.

Only jewels.

I like to use the right material for the right usage. For me, it is no good or bad materials, just each materials have to be used at the right place.

When I'm thinking conceptually, with as starting point dreams!

Is it possible to translate the prototyp to an industrial production?

I enjoy! I need to design!

I need to start an other project!

It is depending of the point of view. For me, a design is successful when it is an obviousness.

Both, esthetic and functionality.

To create harmony with nature, with people.

I'll only speak about design in jewelry. I think it is really difficult to set design in jewelry because jewelry stay strongly conservative. Actually, jewelry is mostly a wealth expression. All the marketing is done in this direction and so it is difficult to open an other direction in jewelry.

I'm frequently exhibiting in my area, with other artists.

Dreams and after, engineering - mathematics - physic to realize it!

I try to create design which finally are obviousness. I like simplicity

Brussels - BELGIUM. I'm feeling a cultural heritage from my country : open mind, the sky is the limit!

Presently, I'm working alone. I want to work for companies!

Dreams - thinking, conceptualization - prototyping - legal protection

Lights, teapot, handpack

Each day is different!

Have dreams. Nothing is impossible. Do prototypes!

Positive: it is a fascinating job!
Negative : difficult to have a salary.

Dreams can became reality!

Conceptualization
Ability to do prototypes
To think out of the box

A lot of materials to do prototypes.

Engineer in IT in big companies

I'm looking for clients. As designer, I'm starting (2-3 years)

To continue designing new concept of adaptable jewelry.
Open, also to other directions?

All alone.

I'm designing an other concept of adaptable jewelry : Mosaic. It will be for next year.

00 32 (0)473 74 65 42
annedumont.delrez@yahoo.fr

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Interview with Anne Dumont

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 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 kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?

What makes a design successful?

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

From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?

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

When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?

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?

Can you talk a little about your design process?

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

Can you describe a day in your life?

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

From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?

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.?

What was your most important job experience?

Who are some of your clients?

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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