Hamed Mahzoon

LEGENDARY INTERVIEW

Design Legends ("DL") had the distinct honour to interview legendary designer Hamed Mahzoon ("HM") 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?

HM : I have been fascinated by design since I was a child, and I used to play and craft it unknowingly and instinctively. As a teenager, I consciously pursued design and started learning sketching and 3D art. I entered the university in 2017 and started studying industrial design.

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

HM : Creating a design for human societies has always fascinated me. Together with Sana JafariSharif, I decided to produce works that cover a part of human emotions, depending on the environment.

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

HM : From the time I was born, I developed an interest in creating a thought and I enjoyed it. Designing is both my job and my hobby.

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

HM : I have a personal interest in creating and thinking and spreading ideas without limits, but I work in product design for the home environment and interior design.

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

HM : My friend and colleague Sana JafariSharif and I recommend that you take your ideas seriously and follow your dreams and do not give up.

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

HM : Creativity and efficiency

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

HM : Measure the level of creativity and prosperity. A good designer flourishes when he is in a place that helps his career, just like a diamond that needs to be cut to become a gem.

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

HM : Basically, a good design includes all aspects of human needs and the surrounding environment.

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

HM : Design is a part of me. I design every day when I wake up and I think about it every moment. Designing to improve human life and preserve nature is important to me.

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

HM : I have always been interested in designing for people with physical limitations. I plan to design an environment so that all members of the society, even those who have physical disabilities, can easily benefit from that environment, and the environment will be pleasant for everyone.

DL: What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?

HM : I personally love the brainstorming and ideation stage when I write my design story.

DL: How does design help create a better society?

HM : A designer is a creator, a designer is a problem solver, and this is all the good aspects of a designer and he is responsible for society.