Interview with mohamed yasser

mohamed yasser ("MY") interviewed on Sunday, 3 May.

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

MY : I am a young architect and designer graduated in 2016, I have 4 years of experience worked on a number of projects locals and international, but one of my favorite projects is the Tafla Well Renovation Project I worked on the project with one of my mentors in the university and it was a helpful experience in such a big project.

How did you become a designer?

MY : when I was a child I always loved to draw and craft things, I started doing so since I was 5 years old, through my childhood and teenage age I drew hundreds of drawings and made a lot of crafts this was the turning point for me and decided to be a designer after I finished my high school I joined the faculty of engineering school of architecture and got my bachelor degree in architecture in 2016, then got my master's degree in 2020 in the building technology and application of nanotechnology in healthcare facilities.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

MY : when it comes to a project design I start the project with the briefing and data gathering that we can call studying the project, then after this the concept development process I start to link the data and studies with the ideas in my imagination, I usually use hand sketches to do that until I reach the desired concept, then with the help of software and digital tools I build up my design model and rendered scenes for the project and in some cases, I can make the physical model, and finally the final phase is the presentation in which I present my work according to the project requirements.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

MY : When I design any project or product I always feel happy and excited, and of course, the most exciting part is the final part when you see the project complete, but I personally enjoy all the stages of the design process and the concept development.

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

MY : I think Architects and designers should have an innovative thinking mind, hand-drawing ability, creative problem solving and an imaginative character all of those characteristics are important to make a creative architect because the role of the architect is to think and innovate outside the box, design for the people and for the world, having these abilities can create a successful designer that nothing stops him and keep innovating in his designs achieving the balance between aesthetics and functionality. my parents have the most influential part of my design work. It was and still a hard journey there is a lot to learn I am still beginning my journey and I am sure I will prove myself as an influential designer one day. believe in yourself and work hard and you will reach the peak.

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

MY : I plan to have my own architectural firm soon, I want it to be unique in its designs apply creative and innovative ideas in different design types that benefit people and the environment and provide comfort and happiness.

What is your day to day look like?

MY : I start my day by watching the latest news in architecture and art while listening to some relaxing music, then check my list for the tasks of the day, then after I finish I spend some free time watching movies or playing computer games to get rid of any stress that may affect my thinking, I try to avoid routine in my day changing working time to feel the change and not repeating the day every time.

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

MY : social media now make it easier to reach for the latest trends around the world, I usually look for the latest trends through architecture platforms and websites and mobile applications, also in galleries and exhibitions in my country. Design trends are important because trends to affect the people now quickly more than ever before, so architects and designers should keep up with the latest techs and trends to be updated and create new innovative ideas and solutions in design that benefit and enhance our lifestyle.

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

MY : for any product or a project, there are some elements that are so important to be achieved function, quality, and aesthetics, those three should be integrated into the design to achieve balance and success to the project or the product and the users should be satisfied if those elements were applied. good design is the design that is full complete from the concept to the implementation by applying the design philosophy, materials choice, style and aesthetics

Who is your favourite designer?

MY : I like Mies van der Rohe's design school that applies the quote "less is more". If I were given the chance to talk to a dead designer it will be mimar Sinan and Frank Lloyd Wright. one of the most iconic designers of all time is the Mimar Sinan. I admire Zaha Hadid, Santiago Calatrava, Oscar Niemeyer, and norman foster.

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

MY : participating in such a big and influential competition gave me the motivation to challenge my self and prove the best of me in this competition, it gave me a huge experience in the world of design with the greatest designers in the world and after winning the silver award I plan to join again because I believe that good successful designer is the one who never stops improving himself to reach the peak and fight hard to keep this place. It can promote me in my work, make me proud of such an achievement and gave me a big step to the world of design and creativity, and improve my skills. I think they are important because they gave a huge experience and knowledge and make you engage the community of elite designers and successful persons and exchange of cultures and knowledge. I think its a wonderful feeling that gave you the energy to keep on and be a great designer one day.

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