Designer-Interview
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Growing up, I was a painter who also loved science and math. I found industrial design as an intersectional between those two passions.
Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
Growing up, I was a painter who also loved science and math. I found industrial design as an intersectional between those two passions. I found the field of medical design because I was searching for a field in which I would design things that helped people and where I would be challenged daily.
What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I love to design medical devices and products that help people.
When do you feel the most creative?
I feel most creative when I am passionate about what I am working on.
Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
I consider design research and human factors very important because I want to make sure that I am designing something that should exist and will bring something positive to the world. I also find the ideation and rapid prototyping phase to be essential in developing the best and most usable version of my design.
What makes a design successful?
A design is successful when it makes a difference.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
A designer should always be meticulous in making sure that their designs will cause no harm and are as environmentally friendly as possible. As designers, we have a big impact on the products going out into the world and so we need to approach our decisions ethically and with the utmost care.
How can people contact you?
Those interested can email me at celestec@vt.edu
