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.
: For this product, we were inspired by the idea of how an object can simultaneously transform a public space and encourage social interaction through its configuration. The shape of this picnic table has a shared table top and seats that face one another to encourage users to spend time with each other. It is a central meeting point where people can enjoy a variety of social activities such as being with their friends and family, having a picnic, or simply sitting down to work.
: Develop a product that is well-designed throughout all its production stages including its manufacturing, distribution, assembly, installation, and social impact.
: 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 January to September 2016.
: 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 MP-002 is a piece that distinguishes itself thanks to its high level of user-product interaction that facilitates an atmosphere of coexistence. Its qualities include its easy assembly, its warm aesthetics, and the low number of materials needed for its construction.
: 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 ease of assembly.
: We work together with experts in the metalworking and carpentry industry with many years of experience in their trade.
: Technology was of utmost importance in order to achieve our desired aesthetics and quality. We used CNC machines for laser cutting and bending metal parts.
: Our creative process was based on our observations of public spaces and how people make use of them. Their activities included spending time together, reading, rest, and work, among others.
: The challenge was to develop a product with as few pieces as possible while maintaining a subtle aesthetic and achieving a functional product.
: 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.
