– How did you choose Industrial Product Design: did you look at all the study programmes on offer?
– It was difficult for me to choose my studies because I had to choose one specific field of study and I liked and succeeded in both arts and sciences. I was thinking mostly of studying acting and civil engineering, but I wasn't sure. In the end, I decided to read the descriptions of all the programmes and the lists of subjects and choose the ones that reflected what I was interested in. My guiding principle was: "I want, I can, I need." Industrial Product Design became my favourite because it combined almost all the subjects and areas that I was interested in. Now I can also say that I am happy with my choice.
– What is the most important thing for you, what drives you, what motivates you in your project?
-When designing, it's important for me to solve the problem in a way that meets the needs of the user. And of course, I am driven by the creative possibilities of expressing my unique thoughts and vision in a language that is tangible and understandable to all – real objects that not only solve problems, but also interest and make people think.
– In which role do you feel most confident: with a piece of paper and a sketchbook or a computer in your hands, generating an idea; discovering answers to problems; making a prototype yourself; or strategising the process of bringing a product to life?
-I don't know if there is a role that I can single out. I am fascinated by the whole process and see the meaning of each step. However, I would say that I enjoy prototyping the most, because that's where the physical contact with the materials, the selection, the machining and all the successful and unsuccessful testing begins. At this stage, you are dealing with reality, so there is no shortage of challenges, no shortage of correcting mistakes – there is a constant learning process that helps you to improve.
-Now you finished third year, are you starting to get a sense of what specialisation might be closer to you, what you would like to do in the future?
-I am currently working in furniture production, so I might stay in this field. But to be honest, I don't really know exactly – I am open minded. Probably many people who graduate from these studies think about the automotive industry – I'm no exception (laughs). It's true that I would like to create something unique, something of my own.
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