Designer Interview
18 questions
Becoming a designer is always my dream. However, I suffered a difficult time with switching from Graphic Design, which is 2D and flat to Interior design, which requires more sense of space.
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?
Becoming a designer is always my dream. However, I suffered a difficult time with switching from Graphic Design, which is 2D and flat to Interior design, which requires more sense of space. But most of the time I enjoy challenging myself on this. Also, China is a quite different society now, young generation starts to show off. More opportunities are open to public and more allowances are given to creative industry.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
Our Studio is like a big family. Each person has his own strong personal character, also professional skill. And also we learned from each other a lot. Arguing about projects because of different opinions is very often, however it never does matters, we still hangout ,drink, have fun together. Studio is like a place where inspiration never fades away.
What kinds of works do you like designing most?
Furniture decoration, art installation
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
There's no most , however, personally, I admire YABU as my favorite agency. The color palette they use, the traffic flow in their plans ,always inspire me .
What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
I think I can hardly define. Since in our studio, we like to discover different materials, maybe couple years ago I like paints, now I love acrylics. However, to me right now, I care more about sustainable materials.
Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
Details. The deco objects.
What makes a design successful?
To enhance the actual experience of your client.
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
CONCEPTION
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Be responsible for what you are showing to public, it may flow into the trend.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
There will be blurred boundary between different fields. Designers from cross fields need cooperate.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
EVERY MOMENT.
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?
A Mixed style. This approach may due to my ethnic background. Grownup in China and overseas study in USA for 7 years give me a mixed cultural sense.
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?
Chengdu. My city is where you can not say no to delicious food, pretty people, and ,PANDA.
How do you work with companies?
We support each other all the time and encourage each other
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
RESPONSIBILITIES AND LOVE for design.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
brain storming, sketching, mapping information, collect inspirations, then set off
What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
My Hair dryer-dyson
my perfume
My stool which I purchased from flea market
my socks
the carpet
Can you describe a day in your life?
hard to describe
