We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Mónica Pinto de Almeida about their original and creative Lighting design work. Mónica Pinto de Almeida is an award-winning industrial designer, that makes our world a better place with their original lighting works.
Mónica Pinto de Almeida ("MPDA") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Mondrian Lighting. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
MPDA : The main inspiration was the painter Mondrian and his work. The use of solid colors and the tension and harmony created among them. To create a beautiful object is always the ultimate goal, something that can make our days and experiences better.
MPDA : My main focus was to not compromise my inspiration with market tendences but yes follow very straightly my vision for this piece. I always try to achieve a design that speaks my truth and that can reach the emotions of the spectator and user.
MPDA : I expect that this award-winning design will led me to open new markets as well as to evolve my brand Mokki all over the world, allowing me as well to continue developing new designs and skills.
MPDA : The project began in February 2019 with research and inspiration. This was followed by designs, sketches and the first prototype. The adjustments and the production of the first piece was finished in December 2019.
MPDA : This design and concept follow my own inspiration. Until this moment all my body of work was created following my restlessness, my desire to explore materials and light.
MPDA : This design is being produced under my brand Mokki and all made in Portugal.
MPDA : Having and Art background, I’m always surrounded by colors and different materials. Usually, my inspirations come mostly from visuals, things like architecture, artists, paintings, colors… This design reflects many of the things that inspire me, work with colors, volumes, shapes and mostly having light to participate in the equation is the most inspiring and challenging thing of all.
MPDA : No, my only influence was Mondrian and his work.
MPDA : I believe that any person that may appreciate color, design, beauty and Art would be interested in this piece.
MPDA : This design follows my own and unique vision.
MPDA : The name for this design came together with its own inspiration from the painter Piet Mondrian.
MPDA : First I always use pencil, paper and watercolors to start the concept and idea. Later I start developing the design in 3D software, sketchup, solidworks and autocad.
MPDA : The most unique aspect of this design is the use of bold colors, the unique and different views of the same and the whole harmony created.
MPDA : The design itself was developed from the beginning up to the end totally by me. After finishing the design I collaborated with an outsource for 3D and solid works.
MPDA : For this design I decided to use, the usual LED technology together with dimmable control.
MPDA : This design came simply from my own inspiration, emotions and color lover.
MPDA : The main challenge was to create a beautiful balance between all the colors and forms.
MPDA : As a brand designer I do believe that being recognized internationally is very important to open the international markets all over the world.
MPDA : Making design is very challenging and demanding, with every new design we face new challenges, and we have to take in consideration its usability and the impact and benefits it can create when integrates all kind of atmospheres.
MPDA : No, thanks
