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Design Legend Interview

18 questions

I graduated from Hefei University of Technology School of Architecture and Art with a bachelor's degree in art and design

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

I graduated from Hefei University of Technology School of Architecture and Art with a bachelor's degree in art and design

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

Previous experience of drawing, passion about change of color and light and shadow poetry

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

In the course of university study to understand the designer as mu future career, get involved in some wonderful project cases, I realised I want to become a designer

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

At present, more about design of living environment, I will focus on more how landscape which chang human's life in the future

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

I personally try to explore and observe latest trend of architecure landscape in related to people's daily life

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

As a good designer,is to solve problems and show good results, in the meanwhile a great designer can lead some cultural reflection and innovation exploration on this basis

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

Continue to create value and influence after the completion of the project

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

Many architects and interior design masters,their works are my role model and inspiration Tadao Ando’s light of church inspired me focus on light in the landscape . Kengo Kuma, his design based on the idea of keep the original of the environment,create and integrated to the nature. Yufan Zhu, his landscape design not only reflecting the Chinese tradition and contemporary.

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

observation and sensitivity

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

Traveller. travel around the world to visit and feel master's works

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

To achieve balance and harmony. My own design is about understanding of life and culture in architecture landscape perspective.

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

I’m grateful that the supportive and confirmation from my company and family.Especially Ke Nie ,he is our design director ,who is always help and encourage me during the work. And I want to thank my family,as regard of their trust and support .

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

Be able to precipitate on design and creativity of the design itself, and access to public

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

Two month,sometimes it takes over one year

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

Investigate the site background and client needs.

What is the role of technology when you design?

Better expression and presentation, so that the design itself more infectious

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

IPAD +trace /Sketchbook/ Procreate/Autocad/Photoshop

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

Integrated with each other creates different spatial emotions

Designer Interview

24 questions

I graduated from Hefei University of Technology School of Architecture and Art. Before becoming a designer, I ‘m fascinating in art and drawing in light and shadow,to interpreting the cognitive environment .

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 graduated from Hefei University of Technology School of Architecture and Art. Before becoming a designer, I ‘m fascinating in art and drawing in light and shadow,to interpreting the cognitive environment . At the current, designer's work has been full of challenges and expectation ,we are capable to deal with challenges.

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

We are a team of ten young people, who like design, love life and have a distinct personality.

What is "design" for you?

To find an interpretation, to achieve a balance and harmony.

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

Environmental habitat and cultural tourism

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

I prefer the project considering the local culture heritage in architectural landscape and interior design, such as Aman resort. My favorite Landscape master is Yufan Zhu.

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

landscape design of Exhibition center in commercial Resident

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

Natural materials, stone and woods.

When do you feel the most creative?

First concept after site visit.

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

Deal with problems during the design process

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

Excitement ,passion,

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

Looking forward to the project completed.

What makes a design successful?

Communication and finalize

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

The project conveys ideas and emotions, whether the scale of space is comfortable, and whether the transition is natural

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

Reflect and guide people's thinking and habits

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

The field of design will evolve the philosophy in design,and people’s mind.To achieve harmony between man and nature

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

Local culture . I have focus latest architectural landscape.

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 and natural style, environment and local Chinese history based on the traditional garden characteristics

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 was born in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, a city with a long history and culture, with many intangible cultural heritages and monuments, and a deeper understanding and pride in traditional Chinese culture.Now I live in Shanghai.

Can you talk a little about your design process?

First of all, the interpretation of the basic information of the project and site survey, combined with the task book to collect information and brainstorm, initially determine the project positioning, design ideas and conceptual direction, and Party A communication and carry out specific design.

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

On the positive aspect, I feel a strong sense of accomplishment and responsibility.On the negative aspect, I feel that is quite struggle coordinate your work and life as well as your family .

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

In fact, in the course of our team work, often will spend a lot of time in the early concept stage, try to improve the daytime work efficiency.

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

Two months,sometimes even longer may takes over one year.

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

Why I want to express and finalize message in the design process .

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

Team work.

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