Interview with Eman El Garhy

Eman El Garhy ("EEG") interviewed on Monday, 19 March.

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

EEG : Creative Interior Designer brings vision to life.Organized and efficient, designer works closely with clients to achieve masterful results, capitalizing on space, materials and interior architecture.Offers ten years of experience, many happy clients and a Master Degree

How did you become a designer?

EEG : My dad is my role model and i got very much influenced by him as an architect, he kept inspiring me in every step he takes in his life either on business or social level, i think design even shapes our social life, organizes the way we think and makes us creative and different in all life aspects.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

EEG : Function comes first, designs should be tailored and customized per clients needs and life style. Design should be practical and joyful

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

EEG : Myself, this is me,this is what i want to do. Every new project gives me a sense of self satisfaction that i am shaping someone's daily life and he is happy with it.

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

EEG : I have been raised in a family of architects and engineers which made me aware of many details within young age

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

EEG : My dream project has to be involved in problems we are facing in our country like may be an educational buildings where my designs can really influence the process.

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

EEG : Work Smart, research a lot, don't give up as road to success is always under construction.

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

EEG : Every designer has his own taste & vision, so i guess believe in yourself, look forward and follow your passion is what each designer should do

What is your day to day look like?

EEG : My daily routine is just as normal as any designer, housewife and mum, as i use my designing skills in my cooking, food styling, games with my kids. i live with people and i know their needs, that's what makes a designer reach his clients needs.

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

EEG : Design trends are not limited to interior design, i always like to be updated with fashion design, cars designs and many other staff, you can get inspired by simple things from other fields.

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

EEG : Design efficiency in my point of view is the main judging criteria to any project, how much it achieves its target, how does it influences its users.

How do you decide if your design is ready?

EEG : I never feel my design is complete, whenever i take a second ok i feel i can do better, and i guess this is what moves me forward

What is your biggest design work?

EEG : I am proud of any satisfied client, of each project i designed and people are happy about it.

Who is your favourite designer?

EEG : Le Corbusier, he was a way ahead from his age.

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

EEG : Design is an attitude not a profession, you acquire knowledge and experience in every step you take in your life, in every detail you see.

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

EEG : I believe in team work, yes it's easy to work with me as i guess i am so flexible with my clients as well as my team, l listen carefully.

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

EEG : I always like to train students and young designers in my company so i can help them take the practical experience and field awareness aside from their theoretical studies

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

EEG : 1) When you get exposed to the international standards and raise your level to be up to it.2) you get to know the new trends in the industry3) You gain a great networking platform

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