DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
RSS : 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?
RSS : 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?
RSS : Disclose how complex and heavy parts can be smooth in drawing.
DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
RSS : 6 months.
DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
RSS : 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?
RSS : 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?
RSS : Inspiration and challenge.
DI: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
RSS : No other designers involved.
DI: Who is the target customer for his design?
RSS : Everyone who likes organic and luxurious design.
DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
RSS : Perhaps the smoothness balance and luxury.
DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
RSS : 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?
RSS : Freehand drawing and programs for 3D objects.
DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
RSS : 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?
RSS : 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?
RSS : 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?
RSS : 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?
RSS : 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?
RSS : 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?
RSS : New Bending and Welding Solutions.
DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
RSS : no further.