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Today's featured designer is Attila Stromajer. Attila Stromajer is the creator of iconic designs such as Intermodality, Wave and Faith. |
| We had the rare opportunity to interview the exalted designer Attila Stromajer who was recently announced as the Designer of the Day by the A' Design Award and Competition. Attila Stromajer is the creator of iconic designs such as Intermodality, Wave and Faith. We got exclusive answers to our questions about Attila Stromajer's designs and design philosophy. |
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Attila Stromajer, how did you become a designer?
Attila Stromajer: I have always been interested in creative activities: DIY, modeling, drawing, making maquettes. In all areas of my life, I have been looking for innovative and revolutionary solutions. I have become more serious about designing in the past 3 years. I started out by designing musical instruments and continued with furniture and home decor. It was a hobby that has turned into a passion. I was also inspired by my father, who was an architect... |
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Attila Stromajer, what are your priorities, technique, and style when designing?
Attila Stromajer: Besides the digital modeling (Rhinoceros, 3ds max) ways for me it is very important the self-manual, hand designing and modeling. I mean: paper drawing, paper-folding technique, clay work, modeling with wood, etc. The top three aspects of my design are brainstorming from instinctivity, expressing emotions and feelings, problem-solving through the realization and functionality, intellectual play, beauty, and aesthetics. For me, it is important to give some message to all of my designs. Not for the reason of teaching, just I believe that a particular furniture can be more than an aesthetic or functional object. Therefore, while designing I make use of my knowledge I gained as a psychologist about the needs and drives of human beings. ... |
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Attila Stromajer, which emotions do you feel when designing?
Attila Stromajer: There are many types of emotions I have when I design. But most of all I can mention the FLOW experience (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) where space and time disappear and the designer merges with design activity. Each part is exciting to design, but for me, the most exciting part is the initial idea and the journey of design... |
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Attila Stromajer, what particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
Attila Stromajer: I really do not know what is the key to design success. I just design and follow my own path...
Attila Stromajer, what is your growth path? what are your future plans? what is your dream design project? Attila Stromajer: I would like to find more good designs and to realize them, that's it. And for the most important thing to learn, learn, learn…... |
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Attila Stromajer, what are your advice to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
Attila Stromajer: I do not know I'm at the beginning of my career too...
Attila Stromajer, you are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists, and architects?
Attila Stromajer: It is a tough question because in many cases – at least in my experience – the opinion of experts about a design is different from the opinion of customers. We are different with different tastes, expectations but I think the most important things in design are innovation in form, and use of material, in functionality and concept. I also think it is our aim to evoke feelings through our work. ... |
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Attila Stromajer, what is your day to day look like?
Attila Stromajer: There are no routines, each of my days are different. ...
Attila Stromajer, how do you keep up with the latest design trends? to what extent do design trends matter?
Attila Stromajer: I follow up on the latest design trends but I trí to ignore that into my design work. I try to follow my own inspirations and ideas... |
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Attila Stromajer, how do you know if a product or project is well designed? how do you define good design?
Attila Stromajer: I think there is no good design, no good building, no paintings or no good art. Just there can be impacts and feeling which can affect us. With functionality, beauty, enthusiasm, specialty, with anything. In my experience, people mostly decide on their emotions. But this is a very subjective and complex process. I do not believe in the perfect and all-knowing design, but in my opinion, everyone could find their own house, furniture, car, etc. which is the most appropriate for her... |
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Attila Stromajer, how do you decide if your design is ready?
Attila Stromajer: I think a design can never be done. Planning is a process that can always be shaped, rewrapped and resumed at any moment. I also have a moment when I can say that this is done if I do not look at it the next day...
Attila Stromajer, who is your favorite designer?
Attila Stromajer: There are many many good designers who have impressed me, but one of my favorite is Zaha Hadid... |
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Attila Stromajer, would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
Attila Stromajer: I live in Hungary, I was born here, this is where I feel at home. I am proud to be Hungarian. Our culture is really colorful and bears a lot of impacts, which makes it unique. Hungarians are said to be creative, innovative and resourceful, which I feel affects me, too. This, which is I think the result of our not really happy and carefree history, can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. ... |
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Attila Stromajer, would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
Attila Stromajer: I work alone, but I hope it changes over time, I want to work in a team... |
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Attila Stromajer, what positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
Attila Stromajer: It is a great honor and experience that A 'Design Award appreciates my creations, my design work and choose me the designer of the day. I see many advantages to this. I get feedback from my thoughts and art from serious and credible professionals. I feel good thank you... |
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Attila Stromajer, can you tell us more about your company/design studio?
Attila Stromajer: The aim of Stroodesign is to create pieces of quality furniture that apart from fulfilling their functions add something to our lives emotionally. We pay attention to sustainability and creating durable furnishings. We believe that our furniture has an impact on us, triggering feelings and thoughts in us. It affects our well-being and inspires us. Therefore, while designing I make use of my knowledge I gained as a psychologist about the needs and drives of human beings. Besides being conscious during the procedure, I also like to rely on my intuitions. I look at furniture pieces as our partners in life. My goal is to help people realize that these are much more than objects. They should be seen as an important part of our everyday lives and should reflect our personality. Keeping to our mission, apart from bringing our own ideas to life, we are open to subcontracting and creating furniture imagined or designed by our customers. In this case, we try to adapt the products to the customers’ style, personality, or image as much as possible... |
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Attila Stromajer, what is "design" for you?
Attila Stromajer: Considering my life, design for me is passion, a process of creation and a chance of revival. As a phenomenon, I see it as the merging of innovation, art, and everyday life...
Attila Stromajer, what kinds of works do you like designing most?
Attila Stromajer: At the moment I am focusing on designing furniture, lamps but I am also interested in wall covering, paneling, kitchen tools, architectural designs, spatial installations, etc.... |
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Attila Stromajer, what was the first thing you designed for a company?
Attila Stromajer: I have a couple of ongoing plans, but I can not say anything factual about these yet...
Attila Stromajer, what is your favorite material/platform/technology?
Attila Stromajer: I like to work with natural or recycled material like wood, metal, and glass. Respect for nature and sustainability is very important to me... |
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Attila Stromajer, when do you feel the most creative?
Attila Stromajer: When I can submerge in work. Stillness, peace, and nature inspires my creativity. And of course, my daughter’s smile...
Attila Stromajer, what kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
Attila Stromajer: I feel happy, contented and most of all relieved as usual realization is the most difficult stage in the design. ... |
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Attila Stromajer, how do you think the "design field" is evolving? what is the future of design?
Attila Stromajer: I think the future of design lies in user-focused technological solutions and environmentally friendly innovations. Our task is redeeming the damage mankind has caused to nature and creating a more environmentally friendly way of living. I do believe that we can develop and create pieces without any destruction. ... |
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Attila Stromajer, what are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? how can companies select a good designer?
Attila Stromajer : I do not know. I do not know that side of the business. ...
Attila Stromajer, from your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Attila Stromajer: For me, nothing compares to the flow it gives, or to the desire of creating something new. However, I have to admit that sometimes the constant brainstorming that can keep me from sleeping is really exhausting. It can result in sleeping disorders. Furthermore, it reduces the time I can spend with my family, which is hard to digest. I am a perfectionist with all its positive and negative effects. ... |
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Attila Stromajer, what skills are most important for a designer?
Attila Stromajer: Creativity, knowledge, wide circle of interest, accuracy, elaboration, strong imagination, a good perception of depth, drawing skills, experience in digital modeling, art history, science, sensitivity to novelty, to new technologies, but at the same time, respect for traditions, styles, and designers. Sensitivity to social problems, open mind, love of liberty… I could go on and on…....
Attila Stromajer, thank you for giving us the opportunity to interview you... To learn more about Attila Stromajer and check more designs by Attila Stromajer as well as to see more Attila Stromajer designs such as Intermodality, Wave, Faith, and Fireplace visit designeroftheday.com/?168697 |
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| We hope you enjoyed our interview with Attila Stromajer. This interview was made possible by the contributions of A' Design Award and Competition - The World's largest and most influential design accolade. A' Design Award is an annual, international design award open to both concept stage and realized works by designers, artists, architects, and brands worldwide. A' Design Award and Competition aims to create public awareness and understanding of good design by promoting the best designers such as Attila Stromajer and their design works worldwide. Visit designaward.com to learn more. |
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This article was added on Monday, 16th of March, 2020 at 11.55 am by author 
