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LiChun Chang

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My major is in Architecture. The structure design and computation design were my main interests when I studied in the university. I also like to participate the construction works.

Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?

My major is in Architecture. The structure design and computation design were my main interests when I studied in the university. I also like to participate the construction works. Besides those practical courses, I like to discover ideas in urbanism and art works.

What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?

It's a way to express myself. In the design work, I can talk to many different clients, who have many different approaches for their demands. It's interesting to listen to stories.

Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?

I was advised to study architecture and design in the beginning. However, I found my interests in this subject.

What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?

I do interior design and architecture design. I hope I can design chairs, table, or sofa later.

What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?

Keep open minded and listen, learn. Be confident.

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

Good designer can produce a lot of works for demands. Greater designer thinks more than just produces more.

What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?

The ideas of looking after users. Think about how users will appreciate and live with it.

What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?

Good design expresses the imagination and art. The imagination and art are the extension of living experience and thinking. It's a way to tell someone yourself in the different forms. For those reasons, it has a good value to invest.

What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?

Design a house for my family.

What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?

no, just be open minded and realize the design project steadily.

Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?

Zaha hadid, Norman Foster, Richard Rogers, Kerry Hill, OMA

What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?

Zaha hadid's architecture works. It represents the techniques of architecture and interior design skills of computation knowledge.

What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?

Urban Twilight Residential House. I had chances to create and realize its very fine details.

How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?

Keep travelling and see the good projects in real world, not just google search images.

How do you define design, what is design for you?

Design is to create problems and resolve problems in a deliberate process. Design is my professionalism.

Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?

Good Clients and good construction contractors.

What helped you to become a great designer?

Give me more projects and more time to think.

What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?

I am not a design master yet.

What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?

A family house.

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

Not sure. At least be a responsible designer.

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

Expecting a design who can listen to them and understand what they want. Then Designer bring their ideas to another higher level of thinking.

How does design help create a better society?

Design is organized in order. Design tells stories. It makes society happier and good living experience. It might also open a new way of socializing in community.

What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?

A family house. I am looking forward to realize this project in reality. The client has strong feelings about trying new shapes to redefine family house.

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

Urban Twilight Residential House. I saw what I want in the design, and clients have not problems.

What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?

More technology improvements to liberate designers' imagination.

Where do you think the design field is headed next?

Not sure.

How long does it take you to finalize a design project?

3 months.

When you have a new design project, where do you start?

Site observation.

What is your life motto as a designer?

Be confident and calm.

Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?

It is mutual.

What is the role of technology when you design?

It helps to eliminate the constrains and provide more imagination.

What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?

CAD, 3D software

What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?

it's a spatial expression, representing the definition surface.

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I am a Architect. I grow up in a construction contractor family. The family background made me rethink what should be built. I like to draw. So I draw many things for leisure purpose.

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 a Architect. I grow up in a construction contractor family. The family background made me rethink what should be built. I like to draw. So I draw many things for leisure purpose. Therefore, as a Architect, I can draw with my imagination and realize my drawings.

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

We are all architecture education background. We think design and craftsmanship are both interesting. We enjoy about finding new materials or new details for spatial characters.

What is "design" for you?

It's thinking and realizing with imagination.

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

Interior and Architecture.

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

It's difficult for me to pick one.

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

Baku Flame towers, in Baku city when I started working in London. It's a great opportunity for participating the design as a team member.

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

Metal, Marble

When do you feel the most creative?

When I overlook the ocean in a mountain lookout cafe in North East Taiwan in the morning time, I feel relaxed and creative.

Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

What tenants will see, touch and use; the living experience of being in the space.

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

Being Calm and concentrated

What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?

Feel delighted and relieved from high pressure.

What makes a design successful?

Thoughtful ideas and quality of project delivery

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

Overall images and expression of design. And also the philosophy.

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

Be bravery to try and learn how to accept if it is failed. Then correct the mistakes. It's a positive attitude to influence people around you and the society.

How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?

In the future, the design itself will be thrived extensively by internet images. It will be a good opportunity for good designers to grow their original design ideas with honest. On the other hand, many people will copy your ideas. So it's time to learn how to use new technology to overcome some challenges in the design phase and construction phase.

When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?

In Ex-Chiesa di San Francesco, Como Italy. I hope I can have another chance to be there.

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

The surrounding of project site, the imagination of living. Travelling is a good feed for creativity.

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?

Neat and clean design style. However, I also like to see a little complexity of design. A little contradictory makes some excitements.

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 in Taipei City. It's very international and convenient city. The culture itself is mixed. It blends Chinese culture, Japanese culture primarily and slightly American and European Culture. It's a good cultural background for me to think out of box and accept new ideas. It's a place of art, foods, and democracy. It's pluralism. However, in the way the designer has to be calm and think what's the original design and distinguish the useful information to avoid the plagiarism.

How do you work with companies?

Calm and encouraging.

What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?

Be patient and listening. Then be confident of your choice.

Can you describe a day in your life?

I like to wake up early and drive in the morning.Then, a cup of coffee for half hours to refresh the mind while checking the schedule. When I start office job, I like to be calm. When I am in the construction site, I like to be aggressive. Mostly, I work very long hours even overnight. The design job takes 90 percent of my day.

What skills are most important for a designer?

Ability of Analyzing. Ability for structuring random ideas into a communicable logic.

Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?

Autocad, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Revit

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

Pay attention to the schedule, and don't leave today's job to be resolved the day after.

What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?

Is it expensive?

What was your most important job experience?

Architect and Project designer in UK

Who are some of your clients?

Corporate Owners, International IT Company, Dental Clinic, Residential.

What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?

Interior and Architecture. It requires a lot of collaboration.

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

Mostly, I develop design by myself.

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