We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Khoi Tran Nguyen Bao about their original and creative Writing Desk design work. Khoi Tran Nguyen Bao is an award-winning industrial designer, that makes our world a better place with their original writing desk works.
Khoi Tran Nguyen Bao ("KTNB") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Mekong Writing Desk. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
KTNB : My main principle is to create a balanced design, elegant and simple as possible. I oftten go along the rivers of Duc Hoa district, Long An province, next to Ho Chi Minh city by motorbike. These rivers are tributaries of the river system of the Mekong Delta, one of the main food sources for Vietnam. I like to watch the wooden boats running slowly, brushing the hyacinths aside. The front of the boats is decorated with an impressive fish image, as a ritual to avoid bad luck and bring luck. There are people who choose those wooden boats as their home, year-round floating on the water. My inspiration and idea came to mind when I thought of the similarities between the wooden boat and the writing desk. Aren't they the means to help people work, show how they make a living? They are all places where people show their intelligence, bravery and determination to overcome difficulties in life. When you sit down to work, you are like controlling a boat. Must focus and have an overview.
KTNB : That is the refinement of design language. I especially want to portray the distinctive beauty of the river region through the simplest possible design.
KTNB : I will commission a reputable furniture factory to make it real. Thereby, I will find the optimal way to produce and develop my artwork. There will be a small adjustment in the size but that makes the product more complete. Besides, I am designing a furniture collection go with "Mekong". Of course, they have the same theme.
KTNB : Two days.
KTNB : I see a sketch in my notebook that i drew a few months ago by chance. It pretty rudimentary but reminded me of a boat slowly approaching with the waves of water patting softly. The Mekong River came to me, I wanted to turn it into a complete design.
KTNB : I commissioned a large furniture company in Vietnam to produce the real sample. I hope to get suitable suggestions.
KTNB : That is my love for my homeland.
KTNB : I learn a lot from Western designers. But I don't want to be influenced too much by one person's style.
KTNB : Those are people with personalities and not easily satisfied.
KTNB : The contiguity.
KTNB : When designing this artwork, I thought about the wooden boats, the idyllic life in Mekong Delta- the land of nine dragons. "Mekong" is the name of the great river known to the world, passing through that land.
KTNB : 3D Rhinoceros, Photoshop.
KTNB : It has local characteristic, but also commercial.
KTNB : I work independently in the concept design process.
KTNB : It helps me to process difficult parts of the product.
KTNB : I view new designs around the world everyday. But I try to keep from obsessing over too much. When making this design, I listen the rhythm of contemporary design trends and combine with my own idea. The 4P principle marketing is one of my favorite research methods for new products.
KTNB : The biggest challenge was to keep things succinct but still express my idea.
KTNB : The dream of winning an international design competition has always been my big desire. I think I should boldly attend and do my best. One finds freedom in mind through courage.
KTNB : I reinforce the overall perception of a design, moderating unnecessary and cumbersome details. I also learned new woodworking techniques.
KTNB : No, I think it's enough. Thank you for your interview.
