Interview with Bem Robinson
Designer Interview
18 August 2014
I am a graduate of product design from Nottingham Trent University graduating in July 2014 , I have always been a creative person questioning things and wanting to invent
N/A although I would hope to have one soon
An outlet for creative expression
Furniture
My glasses as I can see from them I am emotionally atteched to the design
Favourite material to work with is wood or alabaster
Lunch time , or when I am modelling a product
User experience
Happiness when a project is going well , frustration when a project is slow
How it connects emotionally to the audience
Does it have a particular audience does it have a need
To be social conscious of processes as to not damage the environment more or the health and well being of others
I think the design field is turning more to technology and 3d printing I would like to see more craft based designs emerge
Last exhibition was new designers 2014 in London, the next exhibition will be Design Junction in September 2014 part of London Design Week
My inspiration comes form various places , my peers and family, art and nature
I like curves in my design , also I like my work to stand out therefore I owuld so my design style is quite bold but also risky
England. It has a wealth of multicultural heritage that aids me in design, however it is really abroad in Scandinavia that my design inspiration comes from
They can look at a good portfolio but most importantly companies need to find a designer whos ethos and personality fits in with them
My glasses, my phone my pen and pencils and journal/diary
On a project day I wake up check emails, model in the workshop and repeat until I find a process that I am happy with although everyday is different
Question everything and strive to push boundaries
Its a creative laid back industry , however underpaid and work can become tedious
Contrast in design be different
Visualisation
Saw, Lathe , Silcone , Scalpel , Duck Taper Screwdriver . Solidworks 3ds max Rhino Autocad
I plan , I have a journal in which I set deadlines for myself to hit
Approximately 4-8 weeks depending on budget and size of project
How do I find inspiration
Interning for Ralston & Bau
I like creating furniture
Gain a job or commissions to make more items, sell more items to retail
Develop my designs by myself
bemrobinson'hotmail.co.uk
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