Lihsing Wang

About Lihsing Wang

Lihsing Wang, a versatile artist, fashion, and product designer, resides in NYC. He has an impressive portfolio of accomplishments, having received recognition through 14 prestigious international awards such as the A' Design Award, International Design Awards (IDA), European Product Design Awards, NYCxDESIGN Awards, iF Design Award, and Red Dot Award, among others. Currently, Lihsing is actively involved in the fashion industry, lending his talents to the renowned brand Tory Burch in NYC. His exceptional creative abilities were prominently displayed in the esteemed 2021, 2022 and 2023 NYC fashion shows and runways. In addition to his design successes, Lihsing Wang is the visionary founder of Utopia, an exceptional event platform. Utopia aims to foster cultural exchange and facilitate the creative industry, serving as a dynamic hub for collaboration among talented individuals from diverse fields. Through exhibitions, artist lectures, workshops, and cultural exchanges, Utopia cultivates creative thinking, encourages cross-cultural communication, and drives progress in the art industry. Embracing multiculturalism and creative collaboration, Utopia actively invites individuals from various backgrounds to share their perspectives, collaborate on innovative projects, and explore new realms of artistic and cultural expression. By fostering an open, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment, Utopia strives to support the growth and development of participants in the art and creative domains.

Winner of 2 A' Design Awards.
Specialized in Furniture Design.
Original Design.
Creative, Diligent and Innovative.

Interview with Lihsing Wang

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 have a master's degree in Industrial design from Pratt Institute and a bachelor's degree from National Taiwan University same major. I was born in a family full of art and design, my father who is also an Industrial designer influenced me a lot, and my mother is an oil painter artist taught me how art can shape the world.

What is "design" for you?

To me, "Design" is the thing that made life easier and happier.

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

I have very mixed emotions when I design. It very depends on the design I'm working on.

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

People are still using this design for many years or even generations, the timeless classic design.

Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?

I always write a to-do list and estimate finishing time before digging into work.

What are your future plans? What is next for you?

A series of new HomeGoods design sales is coming up next year, let's keep in touch.

Designer of the Day Interview with Lihsing Wang

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?

I have a master's degree in Industrial design from Pratt Institute and a bachelor's degree from National Taiwan University same major.

How did you become a designer?

I was born in a family full of art and design, my father who is also an Industrial designer influenced me a lot, and my mother is an oil painter artist taught me how art can shape the world.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

Usefulness is the most essential part of my design and collaborates with innovative technology such as digital fabrication to create unity and complex forms.

What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?

My design studio will lunch a new homeware product that is designed with algorithms made by 3D printers in 2022 spring. Keep in touch!

How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?

People are still using this design for many years or even generations, the timeless classic design.

What is your biggest design work?

The "Body Voice" design project took 12 months to produce.

Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?

I'd like to work with people with clear minds and who know what he/she is doing.

What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?

It's was a fun and interesting experience, because I can know my score before submitting my work, this feature gave me more chances to revise my work for a higher rate winning the prize.