Interview with Ryoko Ogoshi from Japan

I feel like this is my calling.

My company is Articious Co., Ltd., operating as RON DESIGN.

Articious is a coined word that combines the words "art" and "precious." This is because we would like to help our clients create their own unique artistic and valuable spaces. Ron of Ron Design was named after me.

When I design something, I feel like I'm creating a scene from a movie.

I love the design of luxury homes because I can use my experience as a woman.

A good space can move people.

I thought about what it would be like if the owner and his friends gathered in a man's den, and I imagined my favourite sexy Hollywood stars there. I aimed for a design that wouldn't tell what era or country it was from.

The movies The Godfather and The Matrix, and an encounter with a piece of wallpaper from a wallpaper collection by Fornasetti, (Cole ＆ Son/Senza Tempo), a designer I respect and love. I wanted space to be timeless and to feel like I was in another dimension. I was fascinated by the monkey in the design, and in my fantasy, the monkey comes to life in the middle of the night and transports guests to a magical man cave.

I think so. I am good at eclectic combinations of traditional Japanese crafts and techniques with foreign furniture.

I am very happy that my work has been recognised by such wonderful judges from all over the world. I am very happy to have been selected as a Gold winner. I would like to work not only in Japan but also overseas if possible, so this title will be very beneficial to my career. Thank you very much.

I think the French Design Award is fair because the judges do not know the applicant's nationality, affiliation, etc. I felt that this work was a very attractive and wonderful space, and I wanted people around the world to see traditional Japanese crafts and sustainable art, so I gave it a try.

We thought about how to make the layout of the wine cellar and golf simulation space more dramatic. The wine cellar is designed with a view of bottle etiquette, enhancing the mood of guests during a game of billiards.

I hope this award will help us capture the attention of future clients both domestically and internationally.

When I see the moment the space I designed becomes a reality.

When I design a space, I want to feel like a film director or a stage director.

I feel happy when I encounter the wonderful nature that inspires my imagination. And I love the moment when that feeling is translated into a design.

I think my mancave design is dramatic and sexy. On the other hand, I think the residence section is an interesting fusion of East and West.

The design will become borderless, and advances in communication methods such as Zoom and Skype may make it possible to monitor designs with less travel.

Please don't give up on your dreams and keep trying.

This is a very difficult question. This is because everyone has a different background. If it were me, I would recommend keeping a heart that feels good.

At the age of 44, I re-evaluated my life after being hospitalised for a month due to sudden hearing loss. When I was discharged from the hospital, I couldn't walk straight, I couldn't ride a bike, and I was too scared to drive a car. Of course, I can do all those things now. Moving forward without giving up on your dreams is an important source of strength.

I am inspired by my family. My father was a chief engineer on a foreign route, so there were many rare items from overseas in my house. My grandmother also valued old Japanese things. I first became interested in combining it when I was a child and my grandfather called me Ron.

No matter how old I am, I will never forget the feelings of a dream girl. The parting words are…… Thank you. Let's meet again. Positive thinking is important.

I get inspiration for my designs from the nature of the earth. We all, as human beings, need to protect this beautiful land. Each person needs to be aware of sustainability.