We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Andrei Korsun about their original and creative Kitchen Faucet design work. Andrei Korsun is an award-winning industrial designer, that makes our world a better place with their original kitchen faucet works.
Andrei Korsun ("AK") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Swan Kitchen Faucet. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
AK : The main idea was to create a faucet that would use non-standard materials and shapes. At the same time it would have to look natural and not ostentatious. The inspiration was nature itself, the swan - a beautiful, majestic bird, strong and at the same time sophisticated. This is exactly what I tried to convey in my design.
AK : I wanted to show how a complex object in terms of technology can look simple and not overloaded with unnecessary details. At the same time, I wanted this technological faucet to translate the unity with nature, to bring associations with it.
AK : I would be happy if any of the bathroom manufacturers offered to implement it. That would be wonderful. For my part, I will try to promote this project as much as possible in order to eventually bring it to realization.
AK : The very idea of such a faucet originated in my head long ago, but it took me less than a month to think about its technical part and to implement the project. When the idea completely took hold of me, I could not tear myself away until I finished)
AK : It's pure inspiration). At some point I thought about the diversity of faucets, so I came up with this concept. I analyzed what is being produced now, what are the nuances/problems, what innovative solutions appear or are forgotten. So this concept was born.
AK : At the moment no one is producing this concept. But I am always open to suggestions and would be more than happy to cooperate with an interested manufacturer. I do not intend to produce it myself, but again, I am always open for cooperation.
AK : Curiosity, and the understanding that I can bring something new to the existing range.
AK : In this project, I don't think so. It's more likely that the art deco stylistics had some influence...
AK : This is definitely the premium luxury segment. Natural materials, difficult processing, the complexity of the technological part - this is not a mass project.
AK : In my opinion, the distinguishing feature is that this project is designed to be respectful of the environment. By using two rotary knobs instead of one, you can more accurately set the temperature and water pressure, reducing its consumption. At the same time the product looks strict, is made of natural materials, and will be actual for a very long time.
AK : Oh, it's very simple) I was inspired by the bird, I tried to convey its stateliness in the product, and it served as a perfect name.
AK : First Procreate, for a few sketches and looking for ideas. Then Solidworks for 3d design, and finally Photoshop and Procreate.
AK : It's probably the complex shape of the spout. On the one hand it is elegant and simple, on the other hand it looks quite powerful and dynamic. And the marble rotary handles are quite a unique solution in this form factor.
AK : In this project I did not collaborate with any other designers or engineers. The entire project, from the idea to the very last rendering, was done completely on my own.
AK : It is very high. It is necessary to develop a new faucet cartridge for this design. It is very important to match the rotary marble handles and the steel parts as precisely as possible. The production of the spout of such a complex shape will also require great skill and high-precision technological solutions.
AK : I have looked at thousands of faucet variations to see some general trend in this form factor and suggest something new.
AK : The main difficulty was probably the analysis of the technical part of the product. It seems to me that creating just a nice rendering is meaningless, if the developed product cannot be realized. So I spent a decent amount of time researching the feasibility of my idea.
AK : I wanted to test myself. I wanted to show the project to professionals from different countries and see what they think. This is a great opportunity for any contemporary designer and I was happy to take advantage of it. I was even happier when I found out that the judges responded warmly to my work. It was an amazing experience.
AK : I have become more technically skilled in some aspects. I learned more about the possibilities of working with marble and steel. And I was happy again when it all worked out)
