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Chun -Fang Mao

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Interviews with Chun -Fang Mao

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Designer Profile

Designer of the Day Interview

12 questions

I am currently the design director of a design studio and have more than 25 years of experience in the industry. I am also a lecturer in the design department of the university.

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

I am currently the design director of a design studio and have more than 25 years of experience in the industry. I am also a lecturer in the design department of the university. The clients I serve include managers of listed companies in Taiwan.

How did you become a designer?

Currently is the design director of the design studio, and also serves as a lecturer in the design department of the university/After graduating from high school, I went to many professional design companies, and then developed a strong interest in interior design/The motivation to do good things through good design/Childhood interest development

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

When the work is about to be completed/The feeling of owning the final product or completing the project/Praised by the owner/The joy of helping owners realize their dreams

What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?

Oriental Lao Zhuang philosophy,The way of thinking of Lao Zhuang's philosophy has influenced the direction of thinking about exploring the essence of beauty; the second is that the philosophical methodology has a direct influence on the formation of the theory of artistic conception; the third is the aesthetic orientation of Chinese art/Still learning the mysteries of its use

What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?

Have more time to participate in forums and travel arrangements , participate in international design competitions to learn more

You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?

Self-reflection, continuous improvement, and modesty, the secret of successful design

What is your day to day look like?

Start at 9 am every day / arrange work after reading design news / read related design materials / take a coffee or tea break

How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?

Collect relevant design art materials at any time / build a completely designed / integrated information / daily observation

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

Complete a purposeful creative act

Who is your favourite designer?

Japanese architect Oki Sato /Yes/Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid/Ludwig Mies van der Rohe/Ludwig Mies van der Rohe/

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

Easy / work with partners / easy / those with the same idea / same idea / enthusiasm / weak business development / integrated design / meet the requirements of the owner and create an aesthetic space with added emotional value

What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?

Take the society, use it for society

Design Interview

Mindfulness Interior Design · 19 questions

The rolling hills are transformed into interior spaces, allowing natural light and forms to appear inside, and then applying tranquility, harmony and oriental elements to the interior.

What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

The rolling hills are transformed into interior spaces, allowing natural light and forms to appear inside, and then applying tranquility, harmony and oriental elements to the interior. Because the owners like the natural and simple feeling, we use wood, stone and iron materials indoors. It conveys shape and beauty, exuding modern new oriental features.

What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

How to convert furniture, materials, colors, etc., and transform Chinese garden concepts into indoor paces/Combining the transformation of furniture, materials, colors, etc., the main purpose of transforming oriental humanities into indoor space.

What are your future plans for this award winning design?

We will announce the winning news to everyone

How long did it take you to design this particular concept?

About 3 months

Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?

Entrusted to the scene for inspiration / decision to seek inspiration

Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?

No / own production

What made you design this particular type of work?

Weekday Observation Training and Cultivation of Space Aesthetics

Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?

Mies adheres to the "less is more" architectural design philosophy and advocates a new concept of flowing space in terms of handling methods.

Who is the target customer for his design?

I believe the professional general public

What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

Inspiration from originality is hard to copy

How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

Daily observation and experience/Happiness, that is, psychological satisfaction

Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?

auto cad and ARC software

What is the most unique aspect of your design?

Bring the image of the East into the space and reveal the layering in the space by imitating the main wall of natural stone and the steel cabinet. From the inside, you can feel the stability and warmth of the overall design. Through a detailed interior design, through different materials and textures, as well as changing the interior of the individual and public areas, create a calm and harmonious atmosphere.

Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?

Construction team with professional license / yes

What is the role of technology in this particular design?

Can actually present and complete the project

Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?

There should be no / investigate similar items to identify shortcomings and propose improvements

What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?

How to convert furniture, materials, colors, etc., and transform Chinese garden concepts into indoor spaces.

How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

After internal evaluation, it was decided to propose

What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

How to complete the design plan completely and meet the requirements of the owner, more need to discuss and modify with professional skills

Design Legend Interview

46 questions

Currently is the design director of the design studio, and also serves as a lecturer in the design department of the university

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

Currently is the design director of the design studio, and also serves as a lecturer in the design department of the university

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

After graduating from high school, I went to many professional design companies, and then developed a strong interest in interior design

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

At present, most of the cases are residential, and I hope to participate in the hotel's hotel project.

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

Collect relevant design information on a daily basis, and participate in the activities of professional design clubs

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

Design for self-reflection, continuous improvement of the level and benefit society

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

Take it from society and give back to society

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

Aesthetic design that creates added emotional value / because it is worth learning.

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

Unique home and studio

What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?

Same as above

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

The more common, the more mysterious/curiosity

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

Japanese architect Oki Sato

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

Never discussed

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

Mansion and residential case, to help complete the owner's dream and achieve recognition

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

Listen more, learn more, watch more

If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?

Complete the dream of traveling around the world

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

Purposeful creative behavior

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

Family, wife

What helped you to become a great designer?

The influence on the living environment and the help of good friends since childhood

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

Annoyed by not being able to break through

How do you think designers should present their work?

A lot of participation in the design professional international competition

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

I hope to teach what I have learned to the younger generation and give back to society

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

Give back to society

How does design help create a better society?

Participate in social welfare activities

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

Lecture at university and interact with students

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

Mansion and residential case, because very skilled

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

Cross-disciplinary literacy and multicultural combination

Where do you think the design field is headed next?

Interdisciplinary literacy and multicultural integration plus intelligent integration

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

It takes about 3 months to 1 year

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

Respect and communicate with each other

What is your life motto as a designer?

less is more

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

the latter

What is the role of technology when you design?

Let the design make it more perfect through professional technology

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

auto cad'ARC software and desktop computer

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

Mutual influence produces different spatial atmosphere

What do you wish people to ask about your design?

Suggest that there are still deficiencies that need improvement

When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?

How to learn its advantages

Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?

Wife / yes

Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?

Friends of professional groups

How did you develop your skills as a master designer?

Never stop learning and keep making correction

Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?

Japanese architect Oki Sato

How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?

There is room for improvement, it is still difficult

What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?

Black and white ash, mango, spring, no specific

What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?

The stress of life translates into the motivation of life

When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?

Unpredictable

What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?

Very esoteric question / Earth destruction

Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?

Available on the studio's official website

Designer Interview

39 questions

Engaged in the interior design industry for more than 25 years, currently teaching interior design related courses at university / Childhood interest development / yes

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?

Engaged in the interior design industry for more than 25 years, currently teaching interior design related courses at university / Childhood interest development / yes

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

Currently the company is a small studio / yes

What is "design" for you?

People-oriented design makes people full of happiness

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

Luxury homes and private villas

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

Fansworth House

In 1951, Mies van der Rohe completed the epic work of his modernist ideal, Fansworth House, in the United States, and used "Less is More" to the fullest.

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

Communication and coordination

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

Solid wood / can be used indoors and outdoors / requires a professional carpenter to use machine operation

When do you feel the most creative?

late at night

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

Practicability and practice of aesthetic concepts

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

Epinephrine speeds up

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

Let go of the burden

What makes a design successful?

Need a professional team to execute

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

Meet the requirements of the owner and constantly check and correct

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

Take the society, use it for society

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

Cross-disciplinary and multicultural development / design to improve people's quality of life

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

Many years ago in Hsinchu City, Taiwan / Local Exhibition Center / Not yet

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

Learning from nature / more observation and experience / in daily life

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?

Modern minimalist / rational 'simple' restrained / bright environment color matching 'space penetration' simple geometric shapes and lines' multifunctional concealed storage 'composite furniture' simple and neat accessories

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?

Taiwan / Yes / Ca n’t see the changes and development of the world

How do you work with companies?

Practitioners themselves

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

Respect each other and think empathy / view their past learning experience

Can you talk a little about your design process?

Learn to bring nature into the internal space and transform its advantages

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

include private villas, apartments, restaurants, hotels, office headquarters.

Can you describe a day in your life?

The first thing to get up is to drink a cup of tea in advance and then look at the cat at home, then go out to buy breakfast and then go to the studio, and finally busy busy contacting to arrange work, contacting the owner and reporting the progress.

Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?

Have more time to participate in forums and travel arrangements / participate in international design competitions to learn more

From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?

On the positive side, it has a better social image, while on the negative side, it is generally believed that the charges will be more expensive

What is your "golden rule" in design?

Provide a comfortable and practical life for the owners, improve the better service quality

What skills are most important for a designer?

Basics of design theory 'Interior designer's core competitiveness' Talking about communication skills 'Materials and market insights' Process and site technical capabilities

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

Use more fragmented time

How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?

Mansion design project, takes about 1 year

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

Make the best design with the least budget

What was your most important job experience?

Has been a university teacher for 8 years

Who are some of your clients?

General public

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

A series of lectures by world-class architects, you can learn from their experience

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

Participate more in international design competitions / prepare entries

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

Currently developing and designing by myself

Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?

Currently still in planning, it is about designing course cooperation

How can people contact you?

Available on the studio website

Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

nothing now

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