Interview with Dr Aleksandar Rudnik Milanovic

Dr Aleksandar Rudnik Milanovic ("DARM") interviewed on Monday, 19 March.

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

DARM : I made my first step as a designer before 25 years. In past two decades I made my design for RIBA Vauxhall Missing Link Competitions, LONDON/UK ; Ministry of culture ,Taipei Architectural Competition/ TAIWAN ROC; Ministry of science,International Architectural Competition ,BELGRADE / SERBIA ; City of Helsinki , nternational design competition for a proposed Guggenheim museum , Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and the City of Helsinki/ FINLAND

How did you become a designer?

DARM : Before I went to the college, I read a lot about all the design that was made by the masters of architecture. I was so thrilled about their work, and it was very easy for me to decide that the design process will be a part of my profession.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

DARM : Inspired by natural environment my every designe was in same time, commissione and inspiration.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

DARM : I enjoy in every phase of the design process.

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

DARM : I play keyboard and music was my best motivator for design.

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

DARM : I will be happy to create some of my design for the Ministry of culture of any country in the world, but also the hotels owners and the companies of a various type of business , that could be interesting in my architecture as a possible place for work and enjoy.

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

DARM : Just work hard and be patient ,and the reward will come, at the time when you maybe didnt expected to happen in some magic moment in future.

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

DARM : Draw with pencil first, and then try to create that sketches in the computer.

What is your day to day look like?

DARM : My day start with a big and wide open view to the sky and sun, and some smooth music like SADE that goes with every weather condition.

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

DARM : I do not belive in trends, except to create with materials that could be useful in architecture modeling.

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

DARM : With just one look , in a situation when good design make your focus in the space between all others design near by.

How do you decide if your design is ready?

DARM : When there is no place for any question like " maybe it could be better".

What is your biggest design work?

DARM : The Museum Vagrant . Inspired by natural environment and in same time, commissione and inspiration for me and for everyone who could have a time to enjoy in my design.

Who is your favourite designer?

DARM : Frank Lloyd Wright, Oscar Niemeyer and Santiago Calatrava ,Constantin Brancusi...

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

DARM : Casual, but if there is a chance to enjoy in some good suit I wear it with pleasure.

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

DARM : Simplicite and combination of minimalistic and organic design.

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

DARM : The life is empty, without opportunity to give your time and knowledge to someone who need it, and deserve to work for them without payment.

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

DARM : I was searching through the internet for information about the best organized international design competition with intentions to "land" my Crane bird building there ,and then I find https://www.adesignaward.com

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