Interview with Ivan Paul B. Abanilla

Ivan Paul B. Abanilla ("IPBA") interviewed on Wednesday, 21 March.

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

IPBA : I have been in the design industry for 7 years which I am presently working, and had experiences in manufacturing for 5 years. I have indirectly worked with architectural seating designers also.

How did you become a designer?

IPBA : Designing started having a mechanical background and the previous experiences. Contributing ideas and solution had started whereby a design can change the way a product is processed or planned to start off. Engineering easily can support a lot of design aspects.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

IPBA : Certain techniques would be keeping in mind the ideal objective of the design and making sure functionality as a user would be considered.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

IPBA : Having known each design as a new product and a potential benefit for the user, it would be a good sense of feel and excitement upon able to complete the design.

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

IPBA : Particular aspect would be actual hands-on experiences which would be able to contribute certain knowledge.

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

IPBA : On Plans and future growth, this would be more related what you are good at and able to focus on it. Collaboration with other designers to have a great product would be a good plan.

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

IPBA : Design relates to a persons interest and way of handling things. Certain obstacles you face where you have a plan would also relate to everyday design as solutions.

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

IPBA : Design starts from ideas and everyday encounter of problems where you want to improve. Challenging yourself to work on and get up everyday is another thing you need to be thankful for.

What is your day to day look like?

IPBA : Currently I am working in a seating company where its also an exciting environment and facing new customization everyday. There will be no boring business days when you

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

IPBA : Certain People would tend to adopt to new modern design, Aesthetically it does give a different feel to the product and have a different approach on users.

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

IPBA : A product can be rated as a good design, when small details are also look into which it can be internally and not visible. Also, a lot of factors are considered such as durability and reliability of using the product.

How do you decide if your design is ready?

IPBA : A design can be decided as ready when a few important factors are considered, such as possible failures and its impact and safety. Overall its functionality is also reviewed as it differentiates from other design in comparison to your ideal objectives if you are able to meet them.

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