Interview with Hsianglin Tseng

Hsianglin Tseng is an illustrator, living and working in Taipei, Taiwan currently. Fascinated by the connection in space and human, and totally believe that "Who we are" is "How we lives".

Hsianglin Tseng

Design Legend Interview

22 May 2019

I graduated from Department of Communications Design, Shih Chien University. I have been painting a lot since I can remember. Additionally, my mom is a costume designer. All of this made me have a certain understanding of the material from an early age.

There are always many ideas I wanna to present to the world, it’s what led to where I am today.

I’m an illustrator and graphic designer.

Be more sensitive to the world.

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Branding a life studio.

Yoshitomo Nara

The way I love the Ukiyo-e which is that by using the woodblock print and printing to describe the Edo period daily life. No matter the color or composition that all attract me.

My self-portrait. When I drew it, it was the most honest moment to myself.

Antiquities collector

Solve problems and make better world

My family and my friends and people who meet in life.

Honestly self conversation.

Keep practicing and improve skills, such as convey the ideas I wanna express precisely.

When the designers start to present their work, their ideas can be convey to the world.

Not just be a designer.

Make works attract people.

Solve problems and bring good sense.

I’m preparing an illustration of book by using a lot of technique and subject that I have never done before.

Village Ghosts - Book Inside Illustration. That a subject I never done before, and it complete very well.

A day to three month.

Most time I do some reference to clean the idea what I want then draw the sketch. Unless I have a clearly picture in my head, otherwise I will rest it for a while. Then change bit by bit when some idea pop out until it completed.

Be honest with yourself.

Design sets the trends.

The way to convey ideas.

Common Pencils、Sketch Book、Ipad、Apple Pencil、Adobe Photoshop、Adobe Illustrator

The way to convey ideas.

Visual design and material.

Yes, I believe in co-design.

People met in the life.

Comic books.

Keep learning new things and exposure to other fields.

Yoshitomo Nara, Kelly Beeman, Gosia, Matsumoto Taiyo….wow, too many

The feel of be recognition is very grateful.

Dark Green, Home, Omelet, Winter, Rugs, Chanel

Sometime I have to stand on the side of the road to upload files.

It is a very lucky thing for me to use creation to conversation with this world.

When I was seven, I knew what I want to live for it.

I’m an illustrator, living and working in Taipei, Taiwan.
Fascinated by the connection in space and human, and totally believe that "Who we are" is "How we lives".
In my life, I use my paper and pencil to communicate with the wold.
I hope my paintings can let people felt peace and quiet to listen the voice in their mind.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about me.

Designer Interview

2 August 2019

I draw a lot since I was a child, naturally that lead me to become a designer.

Solve problems and make better world.

Mostly illustration and graphic design.

The way I love the Ukiyo-e which is that by using the woodblock print and printing to describe the Edo period daily life. No matter the color or composition that all attract me.

Linen & pencil.

Late night.

Subject and emotion pass to aduience clearly.

Calmly, like outside the world.

Like giving birth to a child.

Honest and truth.

I haven't held an exhibition yet, I hope to hold my first solo exhibition next year.

Most inspiration come from experience of life. Except read a lot of information, sometime allow myself to veg out a bit, but it’s not mean accurately doing nothing. More like exercise or play video games then make sure my mind flexible to face next “Eureka Moment”.

More like rustic & emotional, I like to use ink or pencil to catch the slight emotional change. Environment also affects my style to keep some eastern element in it.

I live in Taiwan, Taiwan is renowned for its fascinating blend of traditional and modern culture, apparently environment affects my style invisibly. It’s kind of help me to expansion my vision, but also the difficulty part is figure out what kind of style I wanna present the most.

Rugs、Teapot、Sofa、Mask、Clothes

Be honest to yourself.

Common Pencils、Sketch Book、Ipad、Apple Pencil、Adobe Photoshop、Adobe Illustrator

A day to three month.

Artist’s block

I was an intern at Jese Design Studio when I was a college student. I met some people there has encouraged me the most in my entire life, and we’re still close friends now.

McDonald’s
Simple Life Laboratory
Comedians workshop
53' Golden Bell Awards
Jese Design

Illustration book, because it can get exposure to other fields.

I would like try more style and material. Also, try to work in different fields.

I develop my designs myself.

I’m preparing an illustration of book by using a lot of technique and subject I never done before.

hsianglintseng@gmail.com

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Interview with Hsianglin Tseng

Design Legend Interview

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

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

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

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What helped you to become a great designer?

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

How do you think designers should present their work?

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

How does design help create a better society?

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

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

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

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

What is your life motto as a designer?

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

What is the role of technology when you design?

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

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

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

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

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

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

How did you develop your skills as a master designer?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Designer Interview

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?

What is "design" for you?

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

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

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

When do you feel the most creative?

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

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

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

What makes a design successful?

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

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

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?

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?

Can you talk a little about your design process?

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

What is your "golden rule" in design?

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

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

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

What was your most important job experience?

Who are some of your clients?

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

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

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

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

How can people contact you?

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

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