Interview with Louie Shum

Bachelor of Fine Art / Self taught Interior Designer.

I created this studio about 7 years ago. At the beginning we worked on offices and residential projects. Little by little, we started to work on boutique hotel projects and office headquarters of listing companies and private banks.

Great design adds beauty and style to functionality.

I love to work on hotel projects under 100 rooms. I get to explore different cultures and get to know interesting people from all over the world.

The' Playhouse' project. I've got a chance to discover a new dialogue for House of Beast's design style.

Designed my Dad Bakery Chain

Opulent materials like Marble, Brass & Leather

Traveling is the biggest. Listen to my favorite feel good music works every time!

Functionalities, vibe of space and details

Day dreaming, Blank, Intense, Keep contradict with yourself

Positive upbeat emotion, Calm and Open-minded

Good design concept. Good execution in details. Well organized work flow. Keep reviewing till you get sick of it!

Harmonization, Creativity, Color palette

Give positive aspect to life and hope to influence more people to enjoy design.

Technology has taken us further and let us evolved immensely for the past ten years.
However, I still think by staying organic in design thinking and respect the craft techniques are as important.
Milennial

Flipping through archive references from my favorite interior designers and artists. Look for something extraordinary.
Movies can stimulate my design thinking as well.

I craft space like a sculptor and I don't like framing myself at the developing stage.
Intuitive thinking determine my design aspect but of course referencing is crucial too.

I've been living and studied in Los Angeles, Vancouver before moving back to Hong Kong. It's obvious that
Museums, galleries, and flea markets are

Micro Management in all aspects. Well organized design work flow routine. Attention to details. Time management

I guess educational background and working experiences are very important.
A well organize

Overloaded with references in my head and filtered out the most

My Franco Alibini lounge Chair, Finn Juhl 46 dining chairs, Hermes chair by Enzo Mari, Hario V60 "Buono" Copper Drip Kettle, Apple TV

Hand drip coffee, Meetings with Teammates, Day dreaming, Nap for half an hour after lunch, Designer at work.

Passion in design, Take risks, Observe your world, Train your eyes to be able to execute.

Be responsible and deliver tasks on time

A proper skill set has been developed through the past seven years. My team can manage their own time effeciently by repeating that routine

Why so expensive?!

Commissioned & design Pitch to develop a new concept for UBS Bank Hong Kong Kowloon division.

Professionals, Super rich Tycoons, Hotel management company

I love to work on Hotel projects. I get to explore different sectors of design like the restaurants and bars, gym & spas and various types of room styles.

Impress more people around the world with my design. My own furniture collection.

I develop the core concept for each project

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Interview with Louie Shum

Designer Interview

Good Design Deserves Great Recognition

Interview with Louie Shum

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?

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

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 was the first thing you designed for a company?

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

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

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

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?

How do you work with companies?

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

Can you talk a little about your design process?

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

Can you describe a day in your life?

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

What skills are most important for a designer?

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

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?

How can people contact you?

Good Design Deserves Great Recognition