Interview with Dmitry Samygin

Samygin & Samygin design studio was found by Alexey Samygin in 1979 in Moscow.
Alexey Samygin made himself known by his high quality work and unique vision. Basing his design on traditions and a special love of craftsmanship Alexey combines timeless beauty with individual personality and creativity. With his attention to detail, precision in proportions and great choice of materials, he creates a world of exclusivity, luxury and comfort.
Since its foundation the company has always been oriented to high-quality and bespoke projects, specializing in interior and custom furniture design both for private and public spaces. Now the design studio is run by father and son team and creates effective solutions for traditional and contemporary interiors.

It means so much to me.

The more difficult task I have, the more interesting it could be.

I think all natural materials are good.

After two-three hours of work I feel the most creative.

When I am creating something, I feel happy.

It is nice to see how your design comes to life. It is a very anxious feeling.

I think a design has to be logical, comfortable to use, practical, without unnecessary details, beautiful.

Designer has to create a quality design, what society need.

Design follows new technologies. And it is a mirror of society, I think.

The inspiration could be from everywhere. Our world is a source of inspiration, I think something inspires us when we are open-minded. I find my inspiration in the architecture, views, sea and my wife)

I think my design is rather architectural. I like a right angle. I try to achieve maximum comfort in a simple form.

I live in Moscow. It affects in any event, but I don't feel it. We live in the internet era, we have an access to any information.

An every design starts from a think. I try to imagine it in my mind, do a lot of sketches...it is a similar design-process.

A chair which I made when I studied. It is the Mackintosh chair with a high back. It is a desk by Marsel Brayer.
The two vintage Wien chairs which I restored, and Macbook.

You design for a human, not for a competition.

A skill to express yourself.

I need only paper and pencil that's all. The software is a good, but isn't a necessary thing for me.

If you don't set the time-frames, you can design a long while. Sometimes these frames helps us.

Why did you become a designer?

Don't be afraid of mistakes.

I have a site and people can contact me.