Interview with Daniel de de Burgos Bengoechea

I am an instinctive, unconventional designer. I don't have design studies. I am an inventor and designer but my profession is a Physical Education teacher.

For me the basis is simplicity using the concept of less is more, seeking functionality, aesthetics and simplicity in the design, ignoring the superfluous.

The design must be dreamed and then transformed into an illusion to reach the final idea that will give rise to the design. When you transfer your idea to the physical prototype and check that everything works, it seems to me to be the most exciting moment, it is the key moment. It fascinates me when new ideas arise during the creative process.

Illusion, perseverance, creativity and personality. The Argentine car builder and designer Horacio Pagani served as a great inspiration to me. It is my first experience in design, my learning has been self-taught.

I really don't know what the future may hold for me. I would like to be remembered as a creative, accessible and practical designer.

For me, the basis of success is enthusiasm, perseverance and faith in oneself. The road has not been easy and we must overcome adversity. The best designer is the one who corrects a design the most times, since it means that he never abandons it.

They must always trust themselves since there will be people who do not trust them, however, it is important to be self-critical with our designs to improve.

I wake up early, do sports in the morning and later go to school to teach the children. What excites me most about the day is when I come up with a new idea and put it into practice.

To tell the truth, I don't follow trends, my designs are instinctive and pure. I don't know how to explain it, maybe I have a natural talent for it.

When a product is simple, aesthetic and functional, adapting to the majority of users, we can say that we are looking at something really good and successful.

When I see that the design is aesthetic, functional and simple, where nothing clashes. Once I realize that everything is in order, I finish the design. I eliminate superfluous design elements that cause distraction to the eyes.

My Slide Roller PRO project is a patented multifunctional fitness device with a very special design since it replaces 15 devices and adapts to all ages. The goal was to increase the possibilities of exercising at home with a single device.

I don't have a favorite designer but probably the most iconic designer has been the German Dieter Rams since I consider that his 10 principles of good design have inspired many designers. I am quite inspired by Italian fashion designers like Giorgio Armani since they have a sophisticated, sober and elegant style.

I don't have a favorite city. My creative processes are influenced by music, sports and reading. Design should be a facilitating element in people's lives. Design has helped me understand the ergonomics of products, however, it is a field with a lot of room for improvement.

I work in the educational system as a Physical Education teacher. It is not difficult to work with me since I respect the work of others.

Everything that involves helping people seems beneficial to me. I am a new designer and I just came into this world unexpectedly.

The three benefits of participating in these awards would be: prestige, the possibility of establishing relationships and contacts with other winners and expanding your international experience. Awards grant prestige, recognition and quality standards to your work, providing a qualitative leap in your career. It is a huge honor to be able to receive these awards.

When I was in a low mood for personal reasons, design helped me stay positive and focus on my project.

It came up completely unexpectedly.

I like those designs that allow people to improve their health.

Even though they fail, they should never stop trying. Perseverance and consistency make the difference.

For me, a great designer is someone who makes difficult things easy, with existing elements they are able to create something without resorting to new technologies.

When a design combines functionality, ergonomics and aesthetics we can consider it to be a good design.

A good design makes everyday activities easier.

I am passionate about the fitness world. The Italian brand technogym has an aesthetic that I like.

The dream project is always the next one

One's own originality, one should never abandon one's personal essence.

A great inspiration for me has been the Argentine car builder based in Italy, Horacio Pagani.I was fascinated by his personal story.

I don't have a favorite designer, I try to give my personal touch to the ideas I like. I have always liked the sobriety and elegance of Italian fashion designers like Armani and Versace.

I only have one design. Genius for me lies in making the difficult easy. My design manages to compact the characteristics of countless devices into one accompanied by an attractive aesthetic.

I believe that to be a good designer you have to be creative, persevering, restless and have good self-esteem.

I am not a typical designer since I work as a Physical Education teacher. I could say that I am an atypical designer with a loose verse.

Design is transforming a dream into an illusion and later into an idea, to give it shape with a design.

I didn't have any special support, I let myself be guided by my intuition. I had family moral support but when everything was very evolved.

Nobody, it emerged in a natural way. It was a surprise for my whole family.

My biggest obstacle has probably been inexperience but I have managed to overcome it thanks to passion and perseverance.

As a unique, multifunctional and aesthetic product for everyone. Not in vain is it called "the Swiss army knife of sports."

I have different ideas but I need to organize them. I have no idea what the future holds for me.

Facilitate and improve people's lives.

A quality design.

Solving problems and facilitating and improving people's lives.

I am enthusiastic about the areas of fitness, health and home or outdoor furniture.

I have only made one.

I would like the talent and ingenuity of human beings to predominate over technology.

I think that technology is invading design, I liked the design of yesteryear better. When someone with 3 wood is able to see a chair it is something fascinating.

My project from when I started the sketches to the realization of the prototype will have lasted 10 months.

The first thing is to write down the idea so that I don't forget. Afterwards, I search and find out if anything has been found and finally I look for the perfect combination of shapes and materials.

Dream, then design

They are two interconnected aspects.

Minimum, I like the traditional design better.The magic is in doing something great with few resources

My designs start with a pencil and a piece of paper, I don't use software.

Without a doubt, they are important aspects that condition a design for better or worse, which is why it is important to find a balance of the 3 aspects.

What benefits does your design provide?

I compare it with something that already exists and see if the improvement is notable and from there I evaluate the excellence of the design.

I design individually, my training is self-taught, it must be a natural talent. I haven't had any co-design experience yet.

I have carried out the entire process individually, I have not had help from other people.

The book that has inspired me the most is not directly related to design, it is more related to personal improvement and is titled "Become unstoppable" (Rubén González)

I have not carried out any design studies, I consider that it has been a hidden talent that I have now just found

I would like to be able to talk to fitness companies like Technogym and Nohrd since I consider their designs to be sophisticated and elegant, having aesthetic similarities with my design. Another company I would like to talk to is Freeletics since I believe that my product would be the perfect device for developing your exercises.

I do not consider myself famous, however, I have appeared in magazines and television. One must always remember where one comes from.

My favorite color is yellow since I consider it to be the brightest.
My favorite place, my city, Bilbao.
My favorite food is cod pil-pil.
My favorite season is spring.
My favorite brand Armani.

The beginnings of my project were very humble. The design began with a pencil and a piece of paper and later I did the testing with cardboard that I cut out to adjust the measurements of the device and make sure that the ergonomics of the product were correct.

That I have managed to synthesize the functionalities of many devices into one using design as the axis, achieving a multifunctional, aesthetic and simple product.

No, it didn't even cross my mind. I have always had ideas but I never executed them because I thought that everyone would have those ideas, that is, possibly I was not able to see my talent.

I believe that the axis of everything should be the emotions, values ​​and integrity of the human being. Currently, confrontation is sought more than harmony between human beings.

I was quite talented in football but probably due to lack of perseverance and perseverance and not believing in myself, I didn't amount to anything. That is why my advice is to always believe in themselves since they will already have people within their close circle who will not believe in them. What makes the difference is not talent but perseverance, you never have to give up.

My design focuses on fitness, it affects the improvement of health and physical condition, in addition to enabling recovery from injuries.

The purpose of design is to solve existing problems by searching for the best solutions through a combination of aesthetics, functionality and ergonomics.

Fitness devices where design prevails over technology and help people improve their health and physical condition.

Mine, since with very little means I have achieved a much more functional device than other more technological devices that have more means and resources. If I had to make a parallel, I consider that my device is like the Flintstones car, UNIQUE AND DIFFERENT.

It is my first design and it is my own, it is also a patented device and winner of the gold medal at the Geneva International Inventions Show (2023). It is an invention with an innovative and different design

My favorite materials are aluminum and carbon fiber.

When I have a low mood I tend to be more creative, it gives me energy.

Ergonomics, aesthetics and functionality.

The pleasure of rediscovering my own potential.

It is a great and unexpected emotion in my case.

Let it be a design adapted to everyone, easy to use and a beautiful aesthetic

Ergonomics, functionality, aesthetics and adaptability.

Improve the possibilities in people's lives by offering a quality product that makes people's lives easier.

Design is becoming too technological, I appreciate the natural talent of a more rudimentary design more than a more technological one

Geneva Internation Exhibition of Inventions (2023)

I was very inspired by a documentary about Horacio Pagani, the Argentine designer and creator of Pagani brand sports cars. The documentary was titled "Man and Machine."

My approach is less is more. Sobriety and elegance above all, making your dream become an idea and finally a product. For me, the ideal designer is that person who is capable of making difficult things easy.

I live in Bilbao (Spain). I don't think the cultural heritage of my country influences my designs. I believe that the Spanish citizen has a lot of potential but rarely discovers his talent. The climate and good gastronomy do not invite you to stay at home for hours to create a project, they invite you to enjoy and be distracted.

I am an entrepreneur, I do not work for anyone, it is a personal motivation and ambition. I am interested in licensing or selling my invention or design. I work as a Physical Education teacher in a school in Bilbao (Cervantes)

Look for an original person, with personality and who is capable of challenging established social standards.

As a result of a need or lack detected in an area of ​​society, I began to work on the idea. Later I look for characteristic materials and shapes that can complete my idea.

Air purifier, cologne bottles, lamps, chairs and tables.

1st Have breakfast
2º Play sports
3º Go to work: I teach children
4º Play sports: stretching in the afternoon
5º Dinner and bed

Talent without perseverance is useless. The best designer is the one who constantly fails and still keeps trying without getting discouraged.

Positive aspects: knowing yourself better, traveling and recognition
Negative aspects: the work or time it requires.

Less is more. Sobriety, elegance, functionality, beauty and ergonomics. I eliminate details that may be inconsequential and non-functional.

Perseverance, curiosity and knowing how to admit mistakes. Success is achieved by recognizing mistakes.

I am an old school designer, the process began by drawing with paper and pencil and then I started making tests with cardboard so as not to make mistakes with the measurements. Later we moved on to 3D and the creation of the prototype. It went well the first time.

It doesn't take me a specific time, ideas come to me. My ideas come naturally, I don't set a time limit.

Design by stroke of genius. When I have an idea I write it down and try to work on it. When I'm busy and I'm not using my time productively, I leave it for another day. Specifically, my design did not take more than a week. The process from when I started the sketches to physically having the prototype will take about 10 months, however, the prototype was a final product. I was lucky to get it right the first time.

I haven't been asked any specific design questions yet.

I am a Physical Education teacher and in all schools the work is similar. But winning the gold medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions (2023) was a highlight.

I am an entrepreneur. My design is intended for people who practice fitness who want to improve their physical condition and health

Your own designs because the ideas arise from your own creativity.

I don't know what the future may hold for me. If I could dream, I would like to license my patent and be able to participate in another similar project.

I develop my designs on my own. I am quite creative.

I have ideas but when working alone it is difficult to carry them out due to the financial amount involved.

I have 2 addresses:
Personal email: danilson14@hotmail.com
Product email: info@sliderollerpro.com

I think the questions are very complete.