TONG WEN

Specialized in Graphic Design.

TONG WEN

About TONG WEN

Tong Wen is a multidisciplinary designer, who has rich design experience in graphic design, interaction design and product design. She constantly releases articles relating to design thought process about both business products and consumer products to inspire other designers in that field. She believes the mission of the designer is to find out and depict what people want by graphic, animation or interactive work.

  • Winner of the A' Design Award.
  • Specialized in Graphic Design.
  • Original Design.
  • Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
  • All Designs
  • Graphic
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Interview with TONG WEN

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 learned fine arts at Parsons the New School. Art allows me to express my feelings. Design allows me to create new things.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
Working as a freelancer is challenging but interesting. Clients are different, demands are different. So design outcome would be different too,
What kinds of works do you like designing most?
If the client really trusts me, then the design experience would be wonderful
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
I really like MUJIRUSHIRYOYHIN Wall Bluetooth Speaker. It is simple, elegant and natural.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
The most charming part of design is that it is infinite. I cannot see the future because i know it will surprise me.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
Everywhere. If you don't fear of failure, you will be creative.
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?
I would say it is simple and elegant. Exploring new styles is hard, because designers are usually only familiar with one style. So work harder!
Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?
I live at Bay Area, California. Yes, I love traditional style very much. Pros are like you can reach out to a lot of local art pieces, cons are like it is hard to meet different designers living other places.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
Trust them and Collaborate. Please choose someone you want to trust.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
Iteration is important. Listening to your audiences/users is important.
From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
positive part is like I can explore new topics everyday, it is a lot of fun. Negative part is like I may feel stuck sometimes, that is really frastrating.
Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
I love white boarding. it is a good way to brainstorm more ideas.
Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
If you are really designing something, you won't feel the time.
What was your most important job experience?
I worked as a freelancer for long time. That experience is very beneficial.
What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
I like to design all kinds of work, especially something I have never designed before.
What are your future plans? What is next for you?
I would design till I can not feel any fun during design process. Working on next project.

Extended Interview with TONG WEN

How did you become a designer?
designer is my dream job, I believe no matter you have talent or not, you should do whatever you like.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
A lot of people said I didn't have talent in design, but I like it, I didn't listen to anyone, I listened to the voice in my heart.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
good designer can produce excellent design outcome. Great designer can inspire other designers.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
it solves the problem, brings the beauty. Because we all want our world gets better.
What is your day to day look like?
I would design something not existing in this world yet. Definitely design for myself first.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
I would love to design a new kind of lifestyle, it could be customizable.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
I like behance and dribbble where I can reach out to a lot of designers with multiple backgrounds
What is your biggest design work?
I really like MUJIRUSHIRYOYHIN Wall Bluetooth Speaker. It is simple, elegant and natural.
Who is your favourite designer?
All of my design works are great in some perspective, otherwise I won't deliver them. They are great because they solve the design problems.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
Think after design is important. Designers have to think about design in different ways.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
Design is always about solving problem in the most proper way, creativity is important, because usually, the solution is not existing.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
My friends, my family and my peers. Sometimes you may feel you fail and you can't do it, no one is confident all the time.

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