Interview with Mahnaz Karimi

Mahnaz Karimi ("MK") interviewed on Tuesday, 5 May.

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

MK : I am a modern artist specializing in resin art, fluid art and acrylic painting. My interest to art was cultivated during my teenage years and further developed when I opted to take her Bachelor’s degree in Graphics from ALZAHRA University in Tehran, Iran. In addition to my thirteen-year experience of glass painting (Vitray), I have been a professional abstract resin artist for five years. I have been teaching the art of acrylic painting and resin since 2016. I have conducted several art workshops in most cities of Iran

How did you become a designer?

MK : From an early age, I was interested in art and designing and decided to continue my education in this field. My creativity and imagination made me want to be a designer.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

MK : The initial concept and idea, cultivation the idea and searching for it and finally performing the concept in my studio.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

MK : I feel calm and relaxed when design. Working on a painting takes me beyond the world.

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

MK : My intense love of art and persistence shaped me as a designer.

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

MK : I would like to be seen in the world and could share my experience and knowledge with all art lovers in the world.

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

MK : Set goals for themselves. Do not get limited by boundaries and structures. Be patient and persistent.

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

MK : Do not stop if you fail. consider it a platform to move you forward.

What is your day to day look like?

MK : I work in my studio for about seven or eight hours every day.However, I always try to make a balance between work and spending time with family.

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

MK : I always try to be updated and know about the trends. I work with some galleries who order trendy designs for their clients.

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

MK : A good design is one that has both exterior beauty and meaning and message.

How do you decide if your design is ready?

MK : After creating an artwork with resin, I must wait for about 72 hours until it is totally dry.

What is your biggest design work?

MK : My biggest design work is Dandelion and Wishes.

Who is your favourite designer?

MK : My favorite designer is Dale Chihuly.

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

MK : My country and its cultural heritage is considered as the source of inspiration for artists in the world.

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

MK : I work individually in my studio.

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

MK : When I was a beginner, I did everything to learn the techniques of my art. Now I try to teach the art lovers how to perform the techniques and create great artworks.

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

MK : Adesign helped me to be known widely in the world. It also helped me to create a great artwork which is the result of five-year persistence and experience in resin.

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