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Interview with Emmilia Cardoso

Emmilia Cardoso is a brazilian architect that believes in the Architecture of Happiness, a concept that she fully implements.

Designer Interview

2 May 2018

I am an architect who is passionate about what I do, I see art in architecture and I think the house is the place where wills are housed. The environments must arouse pleasant sensations, identified with who will live, so I do not worry about aesthetic tendencies.When I was little I loved to draw, I drew everything I saw in front of me. I simply believed in art, and according to Ezra Stoller, an american photographer architect "art is architecture".

I have a habit of providing the participation of all. Here we give opportunities to encourage and listen to the opinions of architects and designers, encouraging a lot.

When I think about good design, I think about functionality and the ability for someone who has never seen the finished item before ascertain the information he or she needs quickly. Great design adds beauty and style to that functionality.

I identify with the visual design, fashion design and interior design.

We rarely think about the design of the objects we use everyday. The fact is you're not suppose to; these everyday objects have been meticulously designed to work so well that you never have to notice them that's what good design is all about.The iPhone revolutionized cell phones. It took a basic object, with a purpose to only place and receive phone calls, and turned it into a hub of all electronic communication.

I design houses and spaces for living.

My favorite material is wood, moldable, can perform what is desired, is sustainable, heats the environments and is very beautiful.

When I come back from travels and design fairs

When you design something that can't be recycled, I think it makes you a bad designer.I always focus on thinking that all spaces in a home should be well used. Nothing should be designed by chance or even not to be used. We must despise waste.

Thankful for being able to give people a better environment.

Knowing that by creating something different incited or aroused good emotions in my clients.

When we think of the objects we use every day and do not notice their origin; it is because these objects have been meticulously successful.

Unfortunately the bad, because when the design is very good we don't notice, or we don't pay attention in it.

Designers are better equipped than any other profession to offer solutions to issues such as pollution, climate change, and resource depletion."Scientists can show us what we should not do, but we need designers to show us what we should do."

We are seeing teams of people from different disciplines spending time together from start to finish on a project, project as a team. "I think the product will become less static in the future. If you have 3D printing in a retail store, customers can customize their products to any size they want. There are so many ways that things will be designed just for you, as opposed to designed for standard sizes. "

It was in 2017, making a baby room, and the next one will be a space at the Annual Exhibition (2018) of Casa Cor Rio de Janeiro.

I keep up to date through regular studies, readings and trips abroad. I also participate in the main interior decoration shows like Casa Cor - I maintain a Blog www.blogindicativo.com.br, with comments and suggestions on the most palpitating subjects of architecture and landscaping.

I always develop contemporary projects, sophisticated and bold touches. I like contemporary furniture, but I always find a way to introduce an old piece of the owner, respecting the idea that the house will belong to who will live.

I'm from Rio de Janeiro, the typical definition of a house in Rio de Janeiro is: despoiled, illuminated and with doors always open to nature, the dwelling in Rio is aimed at those who appreciate the stripping, highlighting the creativity of the carioca, that achieves with simplicity create a relaxed and tasteful atmosphere.

I make a presentation of our company through our portfolio of projects, show the testimonials of clients, inform that we participate in lectures, write articles and we have won some awards. I try to know the scope of the project, I request an objective summary of the client's needs, I show the responsibilities of our company, I speak of our available schedules I present a schedule and if everything is approved, I pass a budget with the value of the investment.

Let them check their portfolios and listen to customer testimonials.

Being constantly traveling, participating in the best world design fairs, besides being in the habit of informing me regularly, I feel comfortable saying which product can be used or not, or even know the innovations of the construction market.

First Sofas, than armchairs, lamps, tables 5 and carpets.

I separate my schedules very well, I believe that currently one should not waste time with anything that does not add value. It's no use trying to expand time, because it will not happen, it's better to learn how to manage it. No life project is worth it if it does not have quality. In other words, being happy is essential.

1. Define and write down your goals and objectives;2. Establish deadline for each activity;3. Determine how you will accomplish them;4. Separate the materials needed to make a mural.5. Draw or paste pictures of what you really dream;6. Focus on the result.7. Choose a place for you to see the mural daily.

Positives:• Maintain a good relationship with good professionals, colleagues, partners and subordinates• Focus on results, profitability, how many contracts you send, and how many projects went and what the profit was.• Work and lead team leaders.• Communicate well, so that you are understood among customers, suppliers, employees.• Orient your client, he follows guidelines of what you are offering, be clear on the schedules, number of visits, travel costs, hiring logs.• Have initiative - Always act first.• Be creative in business management, brainstorm meetings, which should only be 30 minutes.• Have a good interpersonal relationship, have power and ease in relating to people.• Innovate - in your work, focus on what your business will do better, create and be a different company every year.• Be an entrepreneur, be at the front, to improve the performance of results.Negative• Procrastinate

Always be reading and observing what goes on around you.

Attention to the details.

I believe that a well-informed team, who likes to read, participate in seminars, conferences and have good software programs at hand.

Having clear focus and goals of what is important at the pre-determined time.

I think it varies from one to another depending on the complexity, it can be between 2 or 12 months.

What is the latest trend?

When I was a recent graduate and I was hired to be a team leader for an important project in my city.

They are mainly individuals and are companies linked to some type of trade.

I like challenges that relate to "creating" that goes from a piece of furniture to a residence.

The next job is always a challenge, it's like my first project.

I work as a team.

We are doing a project in Madrid, and it was a great challenge to get to Madrid, and see that everything is being done as scheduled, beautiful design and wonderful finishing materials.

Through our sites:www.emmiliadiascardoso.com.brwww.blogindicativo.com.brwww.arquitetaindica.com.br

I am happy to help people live in a better world.
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