Recently, I got the rare opportunity to interview the adept designer Leonid Lucenko who is a Venezuelan lad. Born on 24th August 1983, Leonid came up with the unique concept of SPIRIT- an electric vehicle that is emission free, but the fact that renders this concept an element of uniqueness is that this EV is a cross between a bike and a car.

Jump to the interview to have a vivid idea about this dab hand.

Radhika- Can you describe the ethos of your designs (especially the concept of SPIRIT).
According to you what are the key design ingredients required to cater to the South American market?

Leonid- The base to my designs is a mixture between simplicity and functionality. I believe that something elegant should not be necessarily expensive.
It seems to me that the factors required to conquer the South American market are, economy and accessibility rather than the design itself. I think these would be the key ingredients in order to develop an interest towards design.

Radhika-Does any particular automobile design stand out for you as the epitome of what you are trying to achieve?

Leonid-It would be the perfect combination between functionality and form.

Radhika- Leonid do you have a dream design? I hope you won’t mind sharing it with us.

Leonid-I think many designs are firstly born in dreams and then brought to reality. That’s why I try to daydream , when I want that concept to materialize.

Radhika-Do you prefer a powerful engine or an essence of aesthetics in your design?

Leonid-I believe in a balance of both the elements. I think that human effort must be firstly directed towards solving problems . Appearance should be given the second priority.

Radhika- Leonid, I read somewhere that you are looking for the best moment in your life. Have you found one? If yes, then please share with us.

Leonid-Not yet. As you read, I wake up every day trying to do things better than the day before. You never know what the future might bring. I believe that a spirit of effort and dedication can lead one to success.

Leonid before we wrap up the interview please answer a few more questions

Country you want to live in?

I love the country I currently reside in: Venezuela.

Cuisine you enjoy?

Yes! I think that cooking is one of the greatest joys of life.

Painter who influences you?

I’m sometimes attracted to René Magritte’s surrealism.

Book genre you prefer?

Sci-fi

Music you listen?

80’s classics / Meditation tunes

Designer you respect?

German designer Daniel Simon, author to Cosmic Motors.

Leonid, thanks for sharing your viewpoint with us. It was great to conduct an interview with such an endowed designer.
Leonid, all the best for your future ventures.304380