We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer about their original and creative design work. is an award-winning creative designer, that makes our world a better place with their original works.
("") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work . Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
: I came up with this concept during a time when there was a high occurrence of natural disasters around the world. There was a lot of projects targetting post-disaster scenarios. I discovered an opportunity area for design to help disaster victims prepare and cope with disasters. Having something personal with you during post-disaster can act as a morale booster for recovery.
: The main focus was to place an emphasis on disaster preparedness. And aid the victims in a situation where they could be stuck in a wet disaster such as flashflood.
: This design was part of a school project. During that time, I had always wanted to design a backpack with added functions. The incidents around the world back then inspired me to come up with this design.
: Not at the moment.
: I was getting a lot of inspiration from form languages of safety products and rescue equipment. However, the main inspiration comes from the practicality and utility point of view.
: As the backpack comes in different configurations, it can be used by anyone in any social economic classes.
: It was the first of its kind when I attempted the project.
: It adjusts the user like a backward swimming otter by keeping their heads out of the water.
: I was moving back and forth between Rhino and model making to study the forms and dimensions.
: It is intuitive and easy to access during dire times.
: It uses simple existing techonologies. In this case, waterproof and buoyant materials, and inflation method of foil balloons.
: Material research and tests.
: As it is a concept, I am sure it works to a certain degree. However, I could not be sure how it will work in an actual disaster scenario.
