Federico RESTREPO

LEGENDARY INTERVIEW

Design Legends ("DL") had the distinct honour to interview legendary designer Federico RESTREPO ("FR") 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?

FR : I am master in philosophy-Self made man in the design field-

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

FR : I love the nice items- In fact at the very beggining I design lightings ans won an award prestigious for "Theoreme"

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

FR : Is a free choice- But my father was architect , my mother designer too.

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

FR : I love design watches, pens , in fact many things

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

FR : Oh well the do as they want-I don't pretend to be a model-

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

FR : A large knowledge, in Marketing, Production-Creativity is work and I have always work harder then the others

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

FR : A good design is not an absolute value- A good design can broke codes, and makes you feel something

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

FR : A good design is a relative value- Today I think a respectfull design is the one that uses the less poluating materials, and make a good feeling

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

FR : I love for eg to experiment materials, I love to work with Cristal as baccarat, Apple,

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

FR : I would like to design houses and spaces

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

FR : The rare not sorry

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

FR : Philippe Stark,

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

FR : I love the Stark worn in Furniture, Manseau in glass making,

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

FR : I really don't know. In fact my emotion goes to the teams I have work with-But I can say fountain pen Edson Waterman, Jea Paul Gaultier 1 series, Baccarat "The trilogie"Les contes dáilleurs

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

FR : To always be curious and learn from the others without jealousy

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

FR : Painter and philosopher

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

FR : Is all the knowledge that aloud you to think what is surrounding us

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

FR : Many pros and of course my family

DL: What helped you to become a great designer?

FR : To improuve tehcnical , marketing and creativity-

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

FR : The confidence that my clients and convince them that i was the good person to achieve the task

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

FR : In the way they feel-From my side I am attached to show my sketches because the young generation lack in creativity and have a small power of auto judgement

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

FR : I am building RESTREPO brand

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

FR : To achieve my Brand with personnal work

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

FR : haha ask them

DL: How does design help create a better society?

FR : Design contribute to live in a rich and cultivate environement

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

FR : My Brand, watches, pens Perfumes etc..

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

FR : Baccarat , J P Gaultier, Waterman, My Brand

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

FR : To use more the head than AI

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

FR : idk not very clear

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

FR : depends of the project

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

FR : I start thinking, and doing sketches on a notebook

DL: What is your life motto as a designer?

FR : Öpen your eyes, your heart and travel read to discover the world

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

FR : the design set the trends

DL: What is the role of technology when you design?

FR : very important .I have among my carreer invent processes

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

FR : My Brain, and My hand- Moreserously , all the softwares .

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

FR : is a part of the design process

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

FR : I aplause the author

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

FR : I have experiment this , but in fact many are too proud.

DL: Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?

FR : Many as M Roger, C Roos, Stark, Manseau, JM Lefevre etc...

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

FR : Philosophy books mainly, poetry,

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

FR : Teaching humility to my pupils

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

FR : Michel Angelo, Rennaissance masters

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

FR : I am thankfull for this honor

DL: What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?

FR : no favorite

DL: Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?

FR : nothing in mind right now

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

FR : When i enter in my workshop and spend time learning

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

FR : Well I was very curous aboit the way are made the things

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

FR : I feel the creativity is reduced with the AI

DL: Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?

FR : Please come by and we drink a glass of nice wine.I will answer to all intelligent comments