HAOXIANG HU

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?

I am twenty-six years old and a graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design. My experience in this line of works includes 4 years study in Hunan University(China)major in Industrial Design and extra 3 years in Central Saint Martins major in Product Design .I am also studying in Master of Product Design in Domus Academy where locates at Milano.Through these different studying experience,i am more stronger understanding about How to make a good Design.

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

Shenzhen Skyworth Digital Techonology Co. Ltd has been focused on providing our global customers with digital TV products and services. Skyworth Digital is a public company traded on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Today, Skyworth Digital dominates the Chinese domestic market and is currently in the top 4 globally for total global shipments . The company is continually improving itself with renewed innovations including a new focus on networking, digitalization, and other technologies focused on the smart home.

What is "design" for you?

"Design” for me is like a tools,a way of thinking,a way of creative.What i think is that Design is a way to solve a problem as well.

What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?

Kenya Hara’s Humidifier, a natural humidifier with no electro-mechanical parts.Daring to use paper as his base material, Hara applied a coating of hydrophobic aerosol developed by NTT Advanced Technology Corporation. Imbued with a surface microstructure similar to that of a lotus leaf, the paper causes most of the water placed on it to turn immediately into round drops. With the transformation of a fixed amount of water into many small balls, the increased surface area accelerates the evaporation of the water and makes apparent the humidifying effect. Because the water need not be heated, the humidifier requires zero energy.

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

Wood which is a nature material can be a part of our life anywhere

When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?

I will consider the "reasons", what is the point to design something like that? Not just a beautiful shape. Moreover, Good design is as little design as possible.

From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?

Designer should lead society more friendly to our living environment in a positive way.

Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?

It is come from "Memphic Group" who produced many memorable pieces of colorful, bright, and innovative furniture, lighting, and textiles, and even clock.

How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?

Minimal and minimal, less is better.I love MUJI kinds of stuff. They make products more clear and clean, it is a smart way to make things easier.I always use a simple shape and one element like the square, circle, line...etc when I designing my works.

Can you talk a little about your design process?

Basically, research is the most important part of my design.That allows me to find problems, then I can solve them.

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

Macbook pro, Sennheiser HD800, X-pro 2 Camera, Philippe Starck Juicy Salif, Lacie Porsche Design mobile Hardware

Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?

Yes. I currently work as a team. Group work can make a design better, It is also a challenge to work together because of the different attitude.

How can people contact you?

They can contact me by e-mail: mr.h.hu@foxmail.com or wechat： Erikviacsm