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Design Interview

Sunshine Home Residence · 14 questions

This is a room with unilateral lighting, originally there was no lighting on the first floor. In order to solve the problem of lighting and ventilation.

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

This is a room with unilateral lighting, originally there was no lighting on the first floor. In order to solve the problem of lighting and ventilation.

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

Focus on the light, the light was not good. Then we must design the effect of full house with sunshine.

What are your future plans for this award winning design?

After interviewing the residents' real feelings, they put the sense of residence in the most important position in the design.

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

The initial proposal will take about half a month.

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

After analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of apartment types, I sorted them out.

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?

The work was built by our company itself.

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

Often look at architectural design works

Who is the target customer for his design?

Improved housing, customers with requirements

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

The trust given to the customer, if it is not for the customer's support, can't make good works.

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

It is precisely because the daylighting of the Yuan family is not good enough that we hope the sunshine will spread all over the house.

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

My partner, who has 15 years of designer experience, is now in charge of our company's construction technology.

What is the role of technology in this particular design?

Technology is very important and is the soul of the whole project.

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

I want to improve myself once again in the whole process of sorting out and reflecting. It is also recognition of your hard work.

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

The shortcomings of the house are also its advantages. Improving the shortcomings is also the finishing touch of the design.

Design Legend Interview

38 questions

Young designers always fail to grasp the true meaning of design and think it is a glamorous industry. Can't really experience the life of customers.

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

Graduated from sichuan fine arts institute

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

Since childhood, I like to participate in the arrangement of the family.

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

Voluntary choice

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

Private residence

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

Young designers always fail to grasp the true meaning of design and think it is a glamorous industry. Can't really experience the life of customers.

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

Great designers can be remembered for a long time.

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

As little as possible with commercial nature

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

Design is a philosophy and an aesthetics.

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

Designed for most people

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

There is no very pure design to fulfill the dream.

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

There is no secret of success. Only persist in and love this business.

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

More in their own life to experience, such as cooking process, clothing storage, how to change shoes after going home, where should the bag be placed.

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

May become a lawyer

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

Aesthetic similarity, values close, mutual trust, and appreciation of each other

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

Students, colleagues, good design friends。The support of father and husband

What helped you to become a great designer?

Not yet a master, ha, ha, ha

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

Not yet a master, ha, ha, ha

How do you think designers should present their work?

Not only through pictures, the subtle relationship of space, the picture is incomplete

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

Now I am designing for every family or individual. In the future, I hope I can design for most people. Can contribute to society and environmental protection

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

Not yet a master, ha, ha, ha

How does design help create a better society?

The society will be full of love and harmony if you respect your heart and care more about the people around you.

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

Recently, I like studying jewelry very much. The bright and fiery colors are fascinating.

Where do you think the design field is headed next?

Simple, concise, self, personality, fashion

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

Usually one to two years

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

Analysis of apartment type, analysis of customers, from the perspective of consumers to consider

What is your life motto as a designer?

Beauty is very luxurious. It should be brought to more people.

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

Design Determines Trend

What is the role of technology when you design?

More convenient expression

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

Material is bone, color is skin, and environment is character.

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

Bear and Lily

Which books you read had the most effect on your design?

Nakamura Yoshimitsu

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

My grandfather

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

It is difficult to do a good job. It is even more difficult to show the work and let more people know you.

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

I like white, like summer, like watermelon, miss the dry climate in my hometown and the horizon.

Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?

When I was a child, my father often asked me to adjust the arrangement of furniture in my home. Also respect my idea

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

Reward yourself with a sense of accomplishment at work, travel and good food.

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

When I was a child, I watched my grandfather paint landscape paintings and the water village in his childhood dream. I think the paintbrush is the most magical, at that time there was no concept of design, just like color, like to use their own hands to show the imagination of drawing

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

One thousand years later, we will cherish the elements of nature and leisure. After all, we are animals and will respect our own animal attributes.

Designer Interview

35 questions

When I was a child, I began to like painting. My major in university was interior design. I was infatuated with colors and different materials. Determined to be a designer

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?

When I was a child, I began to like painting. My major in university was interior design. I was infatuated with colors and different materials. Determined to be a designer

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

we are designed and constructed together. There is no project manager, the company directly manages the model. This material is very sufficient, and the technological requirements will be solid. The design is also the whole case. The hardware and software are the same designer, so the customer's experience and the continuity of the work will be better.

What is "design" for you?

Good design, good expression, good presentation

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

Design with habitant temperament

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

There are fireworks, motives, feelings of wrapping and games.

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

The company's own office

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

Changes in lighting

When do you feel the most creative?

Late night overtime

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

The route of the activity

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

Try to integrate

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

Very unified and coordinated

What makes a design successful?

Persistence and love

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

Is it suitable for customers?

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

Designers need to bring the most cutting-edge information and respect their own way of life to everyone around them, and design changes their lives.

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

Less and less attention is paid to visual impact, starting from the depths of the heart.

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

Unfortunately, not yet.

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

Inspiration comes from customers

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 New Oriental style, very introverted, very clean. I like weak contrast and try to unify the materials.

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 am in China. Confucian culture is introverted and rational, and will go deep into our marrow. Family views are very strong.

How do you work with companies?

I am the founder

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

Companies need people who love design and designers who like learning.

Can you talk a little about your design process?

From the ventilation, lighting, space moving line thinking, then consider the residents' age, living habits,

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

Cooking, reading, drinking tea, painting, watching movies

Can you describe a day in your life?

Busy, full and hard

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

Persistence, Confidence, Love

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

On the positive side: Each case has different backgrounds, customers and styles. Negative side: too hard to spend too much time with children.

What is your "golden rule" in design?

Intuition, when hesitating, respect your first feeling.

What skills are most important for a designer?

Communication, expression

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

CAD,SU Look at books on philosophy and emotion

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

Proper waste of time is not a bad thing. Is also a change of mood

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

What did I do this design for

What was your most important job experience?

Start the current company

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

Private residence, because can understand different life and life

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

Insist on spreading your design ideas

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

Personal design

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