Interview with Nizar Samoglu

Nizar Samoglu ("NS") interviewed on Tuesday, 21 May.

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?

NS : I have been working as a designer for more than 20 years. even i was a graphic design instructor at NewHorizons American Institute for about 12 years of teaching Graphics Application. I am Adobe Certified Instructor, Autodesk MAYA+3DS MAX Professional

How did you become a designer?

NS : I don’t think of becoming a designer as something I chose to do as much as I do a profession that chose me. For that I am grateful, as I am for a career path that found me and continues to bring joy and fulfillment to my client's life and me.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

NS : I am focusing on the final appearance of the design. for this reason i start with simple ketch first, then work on graphic applications 2D and 3D to make the design and templates, last i support my work with mock-ups to visualize the design with final estimated production.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

NS : Delight. Being passionate in what you do, get myself in a relaxed environment side of design, Be realistic about the customers that i am designing for, Know when i need to put my items on public.

What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?

NS : Actually the music. i like to listen to the chill-out music, this takes me in another dreamed place when i work.

What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?

NS : Getting a Platinum trophy for a distinguished project.

What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?

NS : The designer bears a responsibility for the way the products he designs are received… The designer’s responsibility must go far beyond these considerations. His social and moral judgement must be bought into play long before he begins to design, since he has to make a judgement… as to weather the product he is asked to design or redesign merit his attention at all.

You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?

NS : The design is a fancy sounding word, and there seems to be a certain amount of misconceptions surrounding it. But what is it really at its core? Is it simply a process to make pretty looking things? Far from it. It doesn’t focus purely on aesthetics, nor is it about adding ornaments to an item. First and foremost is it about making the user’s interaction with the environment more natural and complete.

What is your day to day look like?

NS : I get up and I have Breakfast with my wife, then have a shower and groom myself for 6 hours of work. I get in my Jeep and drive, while listening to the song I am into on at the moment for inspiration and a happy mood. at the studio. I try to have fun by seeing what’s new in the world, arrange my files before leaving after a long time of work. Sometimes I have trouble sleeping, always have. cause thinking with the product will i have to do next day. its amazing but tired.

How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?

NS : Being passionate in what you do, learn more about the business side of design, Your close creative people may give the best advice, Be realistic about the customers that you are designing for, Know when you need to put your items on public.

How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?

NS : When the design define a clear idea of the product goal ,and serve the society of the marketing, simple and attractive in its appearance.

How do you decide if your design is ready?

NS : When i put myself in the client's place and feel with comfort to see no more adaptation is needed. when the simple has drawn on my face.. i feel that I've got it.

What is your biggest design work?

NS : emissa Perfume Shop, started with Brand ID and finished with shop and kiosk. working smoothly and merging the oriental scene with European style. doing shops and kiosks in many countries and cities, reflects the success of spending of time and efforts.

Who is your favourite designer?

NS : Each one cares in details and do the work professionally.

Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?

NS : I have 2 Bachelor degrees, first in electronic engineering and the second in Interior design. I like Istanbul for its amazing nature. the music is part of my working environment. I am working on new project for perfume company called "C'toi". the design will be fine you here soon. My design style depends on the simplicity , no exaggeration, and interacted with the whole environment.

Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?

NS : When there is a certain interest to create/change something,finding myself able to think different when I'm totally subject to my emotions. We have to take in our consideration a focal point, visual flow, balance, contrast, and perfect space.

What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?

NS : Thoroughly conceptual thinking, right tools, serving marketing society. Everything seems heading towards service-based or finding a way to be of greater service. Anything can become a service in today’s marketplace, often accessed through self-service technological systems. Even branding professionals must reconsider the wisdom of traditional business strategies that make physical products in a traditional environment.

What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?

NS : My decision joining design awards and competitions is to meet the professional designers in the world, get in touch with new technologies and be a part of this great design awards society. the design awards and competitions is a big value in the designer's career. for me, being the designer of the day is a rejoicing to be across the professional in the world.

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