Interview with Doyi Park

Doyi Park ("DP") interviewed on Monday, 19 March.

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

DP : I studied at Parsons the new school of design in New York and graduated in 2016 with BFA degree in womenswear. Currently I work as a fashion designer for my brand.

How did you become a designer?

DP : While I was in school, I realized that how much I like to explore designing process and developing concept. That is why I decide to be a designer.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

DP : I like combining the imagination and reality. To me, fashion garment is like daily art object.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

DP : I am very excited and enjoying the design process. Every steps is like creating something new and it makes me feel happy and exciting.

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

DP : When I was young, I lived small village and most of the surrounding things were similar. So I always wanted to find something new or different and enjoyed to make something. I guess these background is like a start point to me to be a designer.

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

DP : I will keep developing my design and participating several competitions to show my collections.

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

DP : I hope they can find their style and know well about themselves.

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

DP : I am also still working on to be a good designer, so it is embarrassed to give suggestion. I hope they can enjoy their work so they can work happily until rest of the life.

What is your day to day look like?

DP : I used to research about my collection concept and draw some sketches and make prototype during the day.

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

DP : I don't care about trend that much but sometimes I check the trend by seeing the runway show.

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

DP : I look at the reactions of the people and then try to wear it. if they like the concept, clothes and feel comfortable in my clothes, I think it is pretty good.

How do you decide if your design is ready?

DP : I usually keep an open tab in my mind to make earlier designs better. so it is hard to totally satisfied my design.

What is your biggest design work?

DP : Until now, I only made one collection called mannerism. It was my graduation collection from the school. I could learn whole design process during the making collection. So I am pretty happy about it and feel proud since I could won 2 competitions because of this collection.

Who is your favourite designer?

DP : Alexander Mcqueen. I respect his originality and creativity.

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

DP : There is a big river in front of my home. I used to walk there listing the music. These moment used to give several emotions to me and relax.

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

DP : I think every women is like art. So I want my clothes to be a beautiful artistic touch that can make them more beautiful and confidence.

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

DP : I always try to consider the environment when I design the garment. I like to use eco friendly fabric and try to make timeless garment.

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

DP : I could learn how to prepare design competition through the A' Design Award. I am really appreciated and it will be an unforgettable memory.

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