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.
: We seek to devise a slender bollard that orders the flow of cars and pedestrians, is visible in low light conditions without requiring electrical installation, and integrates into the urban environment.
: Develop a product with a subtle aesthetic that is visible from any perspective. This was achieved using a symmetrical graded pattern on the upper section which also sports a reflective material.
: We would like to see it transforming its surroundings in more and more public spaces. Our goal is to create a product whose aesthetics remain current throughout the years of its long useful life.
: From September 2016 to November 2017.
: It is the result of an analysis we undertook into the current lack of infrastructure that invites us to enjoy and make the most of our city.
: Currently, it is only sold in Mexico by BKT urban furniture.
: Our interest to improve cities.
: Our work is not only influenced by designers, but also people with different knowledge bases who contribute positive ideas towards improving our society.
: Our main clients are builders, architects, planners, governments, landscapers and urban planners, however our end users are citizens.
: The BO-007 is a distinguished piece thanks to the added aesthetic value of its geometric pattern.
: BKT urban furniture names all its products using a code based on the product type and a consecutive number.
: User-based design methodology, sketching, 3D modeling software, laser cutting for cardboard modeling.
: Its geometric pattern creates visual interest.
: We work with experts in the metalworking industry.
: Technology is of utmost importance to us because enables us to achieve our desired aesthetics and quality levels. We used CNC laser cutting machines for the tube.
: Our creative process was based on our observations of public spaces. We realized the importance of delimiting pedestrian spaces from the flow of motorized vehicles and wanted to create a solution that also contributed contemporary urban aesthetics.
: Researching the appropriate technology to make the product we envisaged while ensuring it was still competitive in terms of cost effectiveness. Another challenge was to resolve the union between the two pieces, while maintaining a clean aesthetic.
: When designing this product we realized that it had the qualities to compete in prestigious international competitions.
: When developing any product we are always obliged to investigate, observe and project. These processes introduce us to new areas of knowledge, bring us closer to people who share their experience and awaken us the concern of analyzing the environment by contributing ideas on how to improve it.
