Interview with Hootan Hamedani

Hootan Hamedani ("HH") interviewed on Friday, 16 March.

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

HH : I was in the design field almost 28 years and all theses years I was trying to learn from and contribute to design field.

How did you become a designer?

HH : I believe design is being and it is not doing. There is a energy flow that everyone can feel it some day in their life. when I was 12 years old, I felt that flow and I start my own creations.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

HH : being present, feeling, creation.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

HH : Creation generate from root Chakra and has the same feelings.

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

HH : Acceptance.

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

HH : The growth plan for every designer is infinite.

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

HH : They need to feel present. Creation happens in present moment.

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

HH : They need to feel present. Creation happens in present moment.

What is your day to day look like?

HH : Always so excited that what is next!

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

HH : Trends come with what happens in present moment.

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

HH : if no one can change any parameter of design, that will be good.

How do you decide if your design is ready?

HH : Design talks by itself.

What is your biggest design work?

HH : Bosscat Kitchen & Libations in Houston, TX.

Who is your favourite designer?

HH : Zaha Hadid

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

HH : Really simple and so connected to nature.

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

HH : Meditative state is always mandatory.

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

HH : All designer's journey is contributive by nature.

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

HH : I realized that I am floating and swimming between thousands of amazing designers.

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