Interview with Zhenan Hou

I am hou zhenan, a designer. I hope to study the relationship between space and people and create more experiential space for people to enjoy.

Zhenan Hou

Design Legend Interview

17 April 2019

I have been interested in design since junior high school, and I have been studying relevant majors in university

I was deeply attracted by the profession of designer on TV and determined to be an excellent designer in the future

I choose to become a designer

My design is to respect the logic of function and space, and find the relationship between more people and space. I like to design new experience space

Think and work hard

Can control the final effect of the design

It must be a comfortable space

Solve the problem of space and people and space

I wanted to design a house for my family that would be comfortable for them

My dreamer

I was influenced by many architects in Japan

They designed buildings that respect nature and the environment, and respect the relationship between people and space

Keep trying and learning

I don't know

Design is to solve problems, to solve the relationship between space and people

My friends

trying and learning

Doubt if you can be a good designer

Building renovation, hope to do better

Become a responsible and excellent designer

I don't know

Guide the masses

LAI HUI Coffee(The first shop)

More good design

It depends on the size of the project

Data analysis and project positioning

Stick to essential design

Better presentation

CAD Sketchup

Build atmosphere

The core connotation

Believe, have not appeared temporarily

Japanese architect Tadao Ando's book

Start with the basics

Tadao Ando

Show Myself as much as you can

green、Tibet、Guangdong Cuisine、In the spring、Giorgio armani

I got to know a designer by watching TV series

Study hard

I want to keep working on more projects

Designer Interview

17 April 2019

When I was in junior high school, I was deeply attracted by the profession of designer on TV and determined to be an excellent designer in the future

In 2017, Mr. Anson Hou founded the studio again. In order to pursue the nature of design, he changed the name of the studio to advocate the essence and devoted himself to designing more unique projects of commercial class

Design is to solve problems, to solve the relationship between space and people

People and space produce works of communication

Like solves the need of human experience

LAI HUI coffee

Gooood Design

Analyze logic and space

Logic of function and space

Think about problems that have not been done well and need improvement

Right place, right time

Proper guidance

I am optimistic about the development of design and hope that the public can better understand design and technology

There is no

Inspiration comes from constantly watching and thinking

Pursue the essence of project design

China,It matters. The understanding of the design is superficial

Focus on the design

Give yourself plenty of room to think

Learn from the basics and wait for your own design project

Tsinghua square model room、LAI HUI Coffee(The first shop)、LAI HUI Coffee The factory store、Chen jinzhang looks back on the exhibition、Yuxing hotel lang

working、working、working

Think more

constraints

Respect function and space

Familiar with material and process

CAD Sketchup

To speed up the efficiency

Depending on the size of the space

unpredictability

Contemporary and contracted

Make more good work

Designs Myself

Yes，these are old buildings

Telephone or email

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Interview with Zhenan Hou

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?

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

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

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

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

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

What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?

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?

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

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?

What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?

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?

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

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

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?

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?

What do you wish people to ask about your design?

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

What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?

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 your designs are realized?

What makes a design successful?

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?

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?

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?

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

What is your "golden rule" in design?

What skills are most important for a designer?

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

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

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 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?

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