Manss Aval

LEGENDARY INTERVIEW

Design Legends ("DL") had the distinct honour to interview legendary designer Manss Aval ("MA") for their original perspective and innovative approach to design as well as their creative lifestyle, we are very pleased to share our interview with our distinguished readers.

DL: Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?

MA : I am a photographer and artists

DL: What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?

MA : Designs are powerful statements, symbols that combine art, beauty, and messages

DL: Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?

MA : I choose to be one

DL: What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?

MA : expressions of symmetry

DL: What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?

MA : Extract the main message and represent it graphically

DL: What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

MA : Great designers strive for absolute perfection

DL: What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?

MA : Uniqueness, clarity and beauty

DL: What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?

MA : It is the best way of communicating with the audience

DL: What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?

MA : Architectural clients

DL: What is the dream project you haven’t yet had time to realize?

MA : Fashion design for women

DL: Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?

MA : Santiago Calatrava

DL: What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?

MA : Norman Foster Renzo Piano Ieoh Ming Pei

DL: What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?

MA : Conjugate series

DL: How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?

MA : Focus on abstraction

DL: If you hadn’t become a designer, what would you have done?

MA : architecture

DL: How do you define design, what is design for you?

MA : To convey a message

DL: Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?

MA : my spouse

DL: What helped you to become a great designer?

MA : Focus on simplicity

DL: What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?

MA : Inadequate extraction of the message that was to be communicated

DL: How do you think designers should present their work?

MA : Present to professionals for review

DL: What’s your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?

MA : Fashion designs

DL: What’s your ultimate goal as a designer?

MA : To stand out and master the art

DL: What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

MA : Versatility

DL: How does design help create a better society?

MA : Simplify communication

DL: What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?

MA : Fashion design

DL: Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

MA : Among others, the Conjugate series

DL: What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?

MA : Broader representation of top designers

DL: Where do you think the design field is headed next?

MA : I don't see major changes

DL: When you have a new design project, where do you start?

MA : Extract the main message

DL: What is your life motto as a designer?

MA : Keep it simple!

DL: Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?

MA : Design sets the trend

DL: What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?

MA : Creative Suite

DL: What do you wish people to ask about your design?

MA : How the design originated

DL: When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?

MA : The brilliance of the designer's mind

DL: Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?

MA : Someone with complementary skills

DL: Which books you read had the most effect on your design?

MA : Architecture books

DL: How did you develop your skills as a master designer?

MA : By receiving comments from clients, viewers

DL: Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?

MA : Prominent architects

DL: How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?

MA : I am not famous

DL: What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?

MA : Finding the pure essence of the message

DL: What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?

MA : It seems bleak currently