Ahmed Habib

LEGENDARY INTERVIEW

Design Legends ("DL") had the distinct honour to interview legendary designer Ahmed Habib ("AH") 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?

AH : Art & Music are my major passion since I was child. I came from a background were my father was a structural engineer, he always guided me to see things differently in my own way. I got my Architecture degree from Egypt where I learned how to integrate art & engineering, so when I design a project I think about how to combine all factors to help creating better environment.


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

AH : Being a designer is like a dream come true

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

AH : As an Architect, mostly I design architectural/urban projects. I prefer designing more Large Scale Projects.

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

AH : Actually I am still learning new things everyday. However, my advise to young designers is to be curious about all details, keep practicing and never fear failure.

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

AH : A design is good when it serves the purpose for which it was designed in a creative way while showing its own personality and characteristics.

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

AH : Music Producer

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

AH : For me design is the beginning of everything, it’s the foundation of life and architecture is all about creating a good quality environment and I believe it has a direct impact on human psychology.

Space, form, materials, colors, lighting, acoustics and many more architectural elements play a big role on the psychology and behavior of an individual.

Architecture is the art that can change the world around us.

DL: What helped you to become a great designer?

AH : Talent, patience and hard-working

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

AH : As a designer, my ultimate goal is helping people having a better life by creating a better environment.

DL: How long does it take you to finalize a design project?

AH : It depends, for example If it is an Urban Project with huge scale it might take up to 6 months excluding the needed time for technical details and drawings, but if it is an interior design project for a small space it might take 4 to 6 weeks.

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

AH : At the beginning of any project I always start by planning the project time-line which make it much easier to manage the design process later on.

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

AH : My Sketchbook is my best friend then I develop the idea using softwares like AutoCAD, Sketchup, 3ds Max and Photoshop.

DL: What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?

AH : Space, form, materials, colors, lighting, acoustics and many more are all design elements that effects the design process directly and I believe that they play a big role on the psychology and behavior of an individual.



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

AH : Catching a new idea makes my day great. I always motivate myself by setting clear goals and work hard to achieve them.

DL: When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?

AH : I have always wanted to be a designer. I remember drawing my first architecture sketch for our new house when I was 10 years old. Art & Music are my major passion since I was child.