Interviews with Jack Lim

6 Years being as an Interior Designer with the same company after I’ve graduated from Lim Kok Wing University. Handover more than 30 projects up to date and the best thing I ever appreciate is that clients appreciate me implementing their lifestyle into the space and design.

Becoming an Interior designer are inspired from my past life experience as I’m person that always thought of crazy idea, draw things that doesn’t exists and building models trying to create something special, it’s fun and challenging while combining all into one.

Three most important rules to prior, technique and style when designing. First always listen to audience and see what actually they are looking for to the spaces, second to digest and combine of what we got in our mind to create what’s best needed to fulfil, third to present with the flow according to their style, thought and achieved the idea of needed.

The most exciting and challenging moment while designing projects are always come with lots of opinions and ideas from different parties and if you manage to combine all the ideas into masterpiece, that is how you enjoy the moment while achieving the best outcome and everyone give applause to the design.

Always listen and digest before you come out with an idea, it could help to workout the idea and thoughts to give the best solution for the desire design from different aspects.

Personal growth path would probably be one of the top listed Interior Designer in Southeast Asia that could help other designer to improve their skills and designs. Definitely own a dream house out of my imagination and build from scratch which able to fit in my lifestyle and soul.

I would probably advice them apart from self learning, think out of the box and go as far as it could to come out with crazy idea that had never been done. Anyhow while into reality, it must be challenging while crazy idea are always attach with a lots of error and mistake even cost, but never give up learning and keep going into deep to achieve your ideas.

The best practice and principles in being an Interior Designer are always a good listener, take away your selfishness and aggressiveness as it never help you to improve anything in your work or even life path.

Always list down my tasks, ideas in advance before the next day or elsewhere you could never come out with the best idea. The little happy or excitement thought out the workday which’s you completed all your pending task and finally you can enjoy the moment of thinking ideas.

Keep updated on trend are always the right choices as ideas always come from inspiration or so called references, and somehow it could boost your own design idea that helps a lot for your own goods and knowledge to throw it all out for future.

Good design always come with good emotions and overall ambience which makes your feel emotions something but that is what next level of design and idea. Never go into intends mode as it never helps you to get what’s best design or even achieve what others needed. The main criteria to judges good design are simple, well presentation, well concept explanation and story-line.

To decide the design is ready which require multiple times of revision and try with a lot of other method of construct or amendments.

The best and biggest design I’ve ever work are luxury classic design; it gave me lots of emotion and technical error that I have to think twice if I am able to fulfil the combination of luxury and classic elements. The most challenging and excited part of designing luxury classic is the way you input both idea into a space.

I personally do not have any specific favorite designer as I believe everyone has implemented different story and soul in their design. But talk about Taiwanese Interior Designer, they are all famous as celebrity in their country, they would always put their priority on concept design and practicality first.

The favorite or inspiring city are definitely Taiwan as mention they would rather priories the conception design with emotion and practicality. Music is always first before comes out with the design, it gave you inspirational of emotions and flows to think further. Good design is necessary for advancement of society because design is always an art and emotions that can give anyone the space that they’re looking for.

Work hard is not an easy task but working smart is even more challenging as you need lots of inspiration and knowledge in order for you to think fast and come out the best opinion and solution to anyone. We always work as a team, as working alone are just part of working for yourself.

Would always love to share more to the new blood in the Malaysia society, but before no one else know me, I think it could possibly I should enhance my designs and skills. When I am ready, new blood would be the first one I will share all my experiences to.

The main benefits of participating to design awards and competitions attending the A’ Design Award while you could show everyone that design are no limits and boundaries and some of the people never appreciat design, also it could bring you into another level of being an normal interior designer that no one would appreciated your work.

Interior design is the process of shaping the experience of interior space, through the manipulation of spatial volume as well as surface treatment. Not to be confused with interior decoration, interior design draws on aspects of environmental psychology, architecture, and product design in addition to traditional decoration. An interior designer is a person who is considered a professional in the field of interior design or one who designs interiors as part of their job. Interior design is a creative practice that analyses programmatic information, establishes a conceptual direction, refines the design direction, and produces graphic communication and construction documents.

The main focus in designing such project is pretty simple, keep everything simple and bold with element that suit for the area which’s supposed to.

Spread out to social media and share overall design and knowledge to the new blood in the Malaysia society.

It took me about one 1 month from scratch to completion.

The particular of concept came from contemporary with the combination of Zen and elegant elements.

The project is to produce as a part of our company’s shareholder for future renovation.

Passionate and self-inspiration of combining concept towards the others.

Yes, been working closely with one of my senior designers for all the enhancement.

One of our company’s shareholders.

It’s very subjective but the different or resembling concepts are firmly different as we workout our on way on every single detailing.

Every corner within this premise is bound to be comfortable as it is surrounded by flow elements such as curve surface to channeled out uneasy or deemed unpleasant sight of edgy surfaces. Only warm tone elements/materials are used to bring out the zen atmosphere which consists of light tone wood, raw marbles surfaces, matte color surfaces and so forth.

Free hand drawing, AutoCAD, Google SketchUp and 3DsMax Corona rendering.

A Little bold mixture with minimalist and elegant textures of marble to balance the spaces.

Collaboration with my senior designer with specialized in enhancement and strong 3D rendering skills.

Increased the realistic level of the rendering.

A feeling and mood associated in each particular place according to the area function. Setting up the tone in the house also helping to create focal points to highlight the furniture as well. Ambient light provided an overall illumination for all the space to create more practical and decorative lighting.

Key material of using in the concept are timber textured material and stone. The combination of both materials are used to represent the zen atmosphere. With the advantage of natural lighting materials and calm colors are able to balance out with each element to create a neutral space.

The combination of contemporary style with Zen and elegant elements.

Always think positive, good design always comes with good judgement.

To retrieve the main reason of individual concepts of Contemporary, Zen, Minimalist and elegant elements.

That’s all for the moment

I’m Jack graduated from Lim Kok Wing University in Bachelor of Interior Architecture, currently work in Interior Plus Group Sdn Bhd as Head of Division in Interior Design Department. Profession in Interior Design to handle client’s requirement with creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes and design is knowing which ones to keep.

Becoming an Interior designer are inspired from my past life experience as I’m person that always thought of crazy idea, draw things that doesn’t exists and building models trying to create something special, it’s fun and challenging while combining all into one.

I chose to become an Interior Designer.

I personally like to design on residential, more on the luxury and classic style.

The best practice and principles in being an Interior Designer are always a good listener, take away your selfishness and aggressiveness as it never help you to improve anything in your work or even life path.

Good design is making something intelligible and memorable. Great design is making something memorable and meaningful and Great design is a fundamental human activity, relevant and useful to everyone

Good design always come with good emotions and overall ambience which makes your feel emotions something but that is what next level of design and idea. Never go into intends mode as it never helps you to get what’s best design or even achieve what others needed. The main criteria to judges good design are simple, well presentation, well concept explanation and story-line.

Good interior design improves a space by making it better suited to its purpose. Involving a professional in the process will eliminate unnecessary worries and confusion while staying within the budget! In addition to saving time by taking over all your fears and confusion, interior designers also help reduce expenditure by investing in the wrong items.

Would probably design a house for my self

not at the moment

Always listen and digest before you come out with an idea, it could help to workout the idea and thoughts to give the best solution for the desire design from different aspects.

A company in Taiwanese and company named Exclaim, the has s a purposeful creative act, which should be multi-faceted and unconstrained. From the perspective of residential planning, the “design” that the Exclaim design team believes is not about how much space is designed, but how much is about designing for the owner. All creative ideas are based on people, space and environment, and life so that the hearts are closer to each other, and the enjoyment of space without distance brings the joy and happiness of life. With that moto, they integrate the top interior designers for their unique capacity to understand it.

A company in Taiwanese and company named Exclaim, the has s a purposeful creative act, which should be multi-faceted and unconstrained. From the perspective of residential planning, the “design” that the Exclaim design team believes is not about how much space is designed, but how much is about designing for the owner. All creative ideas are based on people, space and environment, and life so that the hearts are closer to each other, and the enjoyment of space without distance brings the joy and happiness of life. With that moto, they integrate the top interior designers for their unique capacity to understand it.

Luxury classic design; it gave me lots of emotion and technical error that I have to think twice if I am able to fulfil the combination of luxury and classic elements. The most challenging and excited part of designing luxury classic is the way you input both idea into a space.

I would probably advice them apart from self learning, think out of the box and go as far as it could to come out with crazy idea that had never been done. Anyhow while into reality, it must be challenging while crazy idea are always attach with a lots of error and mistake even cost, but never give up learning and keep going into deep to achieve your ideas.

definitely an Architect or Graphic designer

Design can mean whatever you want it to mean to you. Design is about communicating feelings through visual sensations and unique experiences. As human beings, we buy our favorite products in part because of how they make us feel. People don't just want products that work, they want to feel happy while using them

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The challenges interior designers face are managing time, selling big ideas, maintaining client expectations, introducing trends and timeless designs, and working on the go.

Always begin with the basic layout plan and come out with a storyline to show how it looks even in the layout, also to have free hand sketches to show how it easily can prove your capability and idea.

no comment at the moment as after all, we will go with the client's expectations and requirements.

To be top listed Interior Designer in Southeast Asia.

The empty home is the interior designer’s blank canvas – a field of unlimited possibilities. As such, they have a handy knack for seeing through all the décor and clutter to picture the house in its original state.

You can use your art and design to inspire people to think differently and change people for the better. You can also educate others in creative ways and raise important issues through activism. The bottom line is that you can use art can to have a real impact on the world and on society.

I found out exciting working in interior designer are you have lots of time to think of designer what client expected

no at the moment, as further you go, the more challenges and satisfaction goes

While many design trends analyses focus purely on visual trends, 2020 has brought some significant structural shifts to the way the internet is used. Designers who can adapt to these changes quickly and make the transitions easier for their clients will have an edge over their competitors.

The ease of operating an interior design business has been improved thanks to technology. Make use of 3D design software to create projects in a more accurate way – SketchUp, RoomSketcher, and Virtual Architect are all 3D design software available for you to use.

About one 1 month from scratch to completion.

I start everything from brainstorming and hand sketches.

We shape homes and then, home shape us

I believe that design set the trend way more than the trend set the design as everything must come with marketing

Paper, pencil, AutoCAD, Google SketchUp and 3DsMax Corona render farm.

With today's technology, designers can have access to limitless choices of colours and shades that they can mix and match for their designs. A tool called Coolors can help designers pick the best colours. Today, there are also new tools for communicating with clients.

the place that could be improved more with

How the way that they tend to design and their inspiration of design spirits came from

Never thought of it but definitely would give it a try in future to work closely with.

Colleagues and house designers, as we all work closely together

Live beautifully

Creativity and attention to detail, vision, communication skills and knowledge of design trends and styles

and Interior design as well- is the art that you cannot avoid interacting with. Throughout the past year, we have all experienced that first-hand. All humans around the world had to spend much more time in their homes because of the pandemic. We began to notice our living spaces more, and somehow see them in a new way. Noticing what’s good and what’s not. I’m sure that this experience made you at least consider some changes in your place, or you have done some already.

Yes it is hard to be famous as the design is very subjective to everyone

My favourite colour of Monochrome, a Peaceful place that comes with a natural environment, Chinese cruise, Winter, and Bottega Veneta

The interaction while communicating with the client

You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.

No, but hand sketches made me feel like drawing something that came from my mind.

when brass, barn-wood panelling, and exposed-filament Edison bulbs were still seen as stylish—most designer products were sold exclusively to the trade, pricing was often a closely guarded secret, and Instagram and Pinterest didn’t even exist. In the decade that followed, technology loosened the industry’s laces as online services and apps increased transparency, made affordable online design services a reality, and inspired manufacturers to sell directly to consumers. These changes thrilled many homeowners but sent design’s gatekeepers into a panic.

Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space.

I’m Jack graduated from Lim Kok Wing University in Bachelor of Interior Architecture, currently work in Interior Plus Group Sdn Bhd as Head of Division in Interior Design Department. Profession in Interior Design to handle client’s requirement with creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes and design is knowing which ones to keep.

Interior Plus Group Sdn Bhd are platform with 5 subsidiary company to build strong connection of proper interior design company firm. 5 subsidiary company comes with Marketing, Interior Design, Smart home, Home décor, and IT company for big data purpose. Being Interior Plus Group Head of division position, to take in charge of all kind of scope as in charges of sale’s target, design contribution, team management, operation and project management.

Design can mean whatever you want it to mean to you. Design is about communicating feelings through visual sensations and unique experiences. As human beings, we buy our favorite products in part because of how they make us feel. People don't just want products that work, they want to feel happy while using them

Approaching client, make their dream house come true. At the same time enjoy the handover moment, when client have a smile on their face.

Contemporary style of decorating is defined by simplicity, subtle sophistication, deliberate use of texture, and clean lines. Interiors tend to showcase space rather than things. Things that are modern and current with the styles of the moment are contemporary style.

A condominium located in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia at 2000 square feet.

Wood, metal and glass is my favorite materials. Favorite platform would be the well known interior design platform - Malaysia Institute Interior Design (MIID) which give interior designers in the Malaysia market more spaces and improvements. Technology that I personally prefer would be smart function fixture that can improve more on the desire and lifestyle of everyone.

The guide to the most influential interior designers for some serious redecoration inspiration for your home.

The most aspects of design we do focus more during design are details and simplified the whole structure and elements.

Felt great while could achieve something that required by others.

The best thing while the designs are realized which’s satisfied.

Think twice, keep going beyond the boundaries.

Overall emotion and ambience.

Design and create things that practical and functional that fits to every individual.

The future of design from our perspective are more to personal souls and emotion that could actually input into the spaces of living.

We do not had exhibition at the moment and yes, we are expecting to have the event soon.

The source of inspiration is from top’s designer and from other country’s culture of design

I personally do not have any specific design style. The main characteristic of me is what the space has and to input the overall idea according to my client’s requirement.

I live in Malaysia and yes, Malaysia comes with 3 main religions and it provide me more space for thinking different religion and behavior to achieve every aspect of design.

We work closely as a team with a lot of positive communications.

The suggestion is simple, everyone must take off their thought and start from empty to think the main object of requirement together.

My design process is simple, workout many object of space planning, input the design and concept that required.

1. TV console come with feature wall

2. Kitchen cabinets

3. Walk in closet

4. Study table and storage cabinets

5. Bed head feature

Challenging as there’s tones of upcoming work and coordination to work close with

Who have firmly cemented themselves as authorities in the genre. However, for every well-established designer, there’s also a fresh face building momentum

The advantages are can make decent money, use of creative and analytical brain parts, and appreciation of your work. The disadvantages are design is subjective, everyone thinks it’s an easy job and competitive job.

Creating layers, make spaces practical, choose the right object with the right sense and come out of the shades.

A creative eye and attention to detail.

An empty paper with a pencil.

As much as it is time consuming, doing something that you are passionate at is it a daily routine of yours.

2-3 hours averagely without any distractions.

"What you will input to the space"

Site coordination, communication with vendors to produce the outcome as per my expectation.

Majority house owners.

Contemporary, Zen and Minimalist, as they do combine while with each other that to achieve different concept and style.

To be the best among interior designer in Southeast Asia.

I do prefer to work and develop alone.

Not at the moment.

Anyone needed to contact me can reach me at jacklim@interiorplus.asia / +6012 391 8215.

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