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DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

: This project was inspired by the natural organic movements of nature, such as cutting fruit to the accumulation of dry leaves on the ground.

DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

: I would like to reproduce the natural movements of the leaves with sheets of stainless steel and gold.

DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?

: Disclose how complex and heavy parts can be smooth in drawing.

DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?

: 6 months.

DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?

: I decided to make this project without definite order, I made it to my personal satisfaction.

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?

: We will produce and sell by the company RIVA, located in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sil, Brazil.

DI: What made you design this particular type of work?

: Inspiration and challenge.

DI: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?

: No other designers involved.

DI: Who is the target customer for his design?

: Everyone who likes organic and luxurious design.

DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

: Perhaps the smoothness balance and luxury.

DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

: The name sclice is inspired by the layers of the piece, reminiscent of layers of leaves on the ground or sliced ​​fruits.

DI: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?

: Freehand drawing and programs for 3D objects.

DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?

: The invisible spot welding system and the balance of the layers.

DI: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?

: Working in conjunction with Riva, which has specialized personnel and tools for this type of process.

DI: What is the role of technology in this particular design?

: The technology appears mainly on cutting with CNC machine and spot welding, invisible.

DI: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?

: The project is based on observation of nature and technological knowledge.

DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?

: The biggest difficulty was having a smooth cut of the layers and supporting them in hidden welding points.

DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

: I always see design contests as a process of professional evolution.

DI: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

: New Bending and Welding Solutions.

DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

: no further.