DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
IO : My design is based on simplicity, functionality and the desire to create an emotional connection. I was inspired by people who wanted to create a strong bond with their pets in the city. My aim was to create a timeless space that was aesthetic, safe and instinctively comfortable.
DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
IO : My main focus was to create an elegant, colourful, multi-purpose space that creates both a physical and emotional bond between pet and human. I wanted to provide a sense of belonging, even when on the move, as both a bag and a safe haven.
DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
IO : I want to offer this design in limited numbers and as a collection and introduce it to distinguished animal lovers worldwide. In the future, I aim to maintain this line and grow my brand on a global scale with new product lines that combine aesthetics and functionality.
DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
IO : This design took me approximately 12-16 months.
DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
IO : This design was not commissioned, but a necessity. There was a lack of space in the city where pets could feel safe and be carried around in a stylish way. When I realized this deficiency, I set out with an instinctive inspiration.
DI: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
IO : To preserve the spirit and quality of the design, I plan to produce it in a limited, exclusive, and self-controlled manner for now. However, I may be open to licensing or custom production collaborations with the right partners in the future.
DI: What made you design this particular type of work?
IO : I wanted to show that pets are companions that are not only carried but also felt. The idea of creating a safe space for them, stylish and multi-purpose for people led me to this design.
DI: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
IO : No, there wasn't.
DI: Who is the target customer for his design?
IO : My design was prepared for urban animal lovers who see their pets as a life partner rather than an object and who value aesthetics and quality. People who adopt a lifestyle that combines luxury with functionality adopt this design in the best way.
DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
IO : This design is not just a carrying bag; it is also a safe home and an aesthetic living object. Its material quality, multi-purpose use and its form inspired by architectural details clearly distinguish it from its counterparts. In addition, its changeable color structure makes it even more unique, as it can be personalized according to the user's style and season.
DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
IO : I named it the space capsule because space capsules offer the opportunity to watch the outside from the inside.
DI: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
IO : I did not use any design tools, I was inspired entirely by my thoughts.
DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
IO : The most unique aspect of your design is its quality, uniqueness and changeable colors.
DI: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
IO : I did not collaborate with anyone during the design phase, we only carried out the production phase together with my business partners.
DI: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
IO : I only used technology on the production line.
DI: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
IO : No, it doesn't. I designed my research based on what pet lovers think.
DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
IO : The hardest part was setting up the interchangeable fabric structure.
DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
IO : Because I believed I would win.
DI: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
IO : I learned that I had to do the best because I knew what the users, the pet owners, wanted. I improved myself by listening to pet lovers.
DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
IO : Question:How confident are you in your design and product?
Reply:I don't embark on any path that I don't believe in.
