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Claire De Lune Chandelier Lighting by Claire Requa |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
CR: I wanted to have a light fixture that suited a building from the 1800’s, a chandelier that wasn’t too serious and stuffy. It should also be affordable.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
CR: The logistics of doing a flat-pack lamp in a material that gave it luxury, without it being too pricey.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
CR: Will put my marketing person to work.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
CR: About one year.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
CR: Pursuit of an inspiration to have a grand light fixture.
FS: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
CR: I wanted to sell/lease production rights/license, but it turned out differently. I now produce it myself.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
CR: Love lighting.
FS: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
CR: No other designers.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
CR: Fun-loving, discerning customers.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
CR: The service and story that comes along with it.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
CR: My name is Claire. A good friend used to tease and call me Claire de Lune – she insisted that I call my lighting series Claire de Lune. Claire de lune means "light of the moon" - very fitting, I think.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
CR: Some of the lines are hand drawn and some computer.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
CR: Its lightfullness, its transparency.
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
CR: My suppliers throughout the entire production process have been very helpful.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
CR: As the arms are laser cut – a big role.
FS: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
CR: Not much research apart from trying to find eco-friendly materials to make the lamp in (unsuccessfully, unfortunately), and some basic information around general information about bulbs, etc.
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
CR: Finding the right suppliers to work with as I produced.
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
CR: Since exhibiting at international trade fairs, that sometimes have their own competition, and seeing the prestige that comes with winning.
FS: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
CR: I push myself. I am result oriented and driven.
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
CR: no.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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