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Chien Yu Liu

Taiwan (Cina)Interni

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Intervista al Designer del Giorno

18 domande

I started as an intern in an architect firm when I was a student, and later transferred to a company that imported original Austrian furniture as a product designer and design director of the interior design department.

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?

I started as an intern in an architect firm when I was a student, and later transferred to a company that imported original Austrian furniture as a product designer and design director of the interior design department. After accumulating various rich experiences, I founded it in 2013" SimpleUtmost Design "

How did you become a designer?

When I was young, I liked to decorate my own room, not just pasting posters and drawing graffiti, but making big moves to adjust the direction of the bed, the position of the storage cabinet, whether the desk should be against the wall or face the door, etc.. From this I found different conflicts and troubles in the process, so I discovered the wonderful feelings brought about by each change. I like this kind of challenge.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

The key points of the design are: the contrast of color matching, the coherence of line division, and the rationality of material connection. Technically, hand-painted simulations will be made on the sketches first, and then the details will be developed on the computer. As for the style, it is simple and humanistic, Modern Scandinavian design style.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

My favorite part in the design stage is the adjustment of the space structure. I like to challenge the imagination of the customer. After satisfying the customer's initial needs and imagination of the space, we will propose another more creative space plan. These Ideas often get a lot of great wow.

What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?

It comes from the eagerness to seek goodness in the personality, the paranoia for ideas and the requirements for details.

What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?

All the way from product design to interior design, I hope that in the future, I can plan and design a larger space or building, and dream of creating a personalized residence for each customer.

What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?

Live well. Observe every person and thing in life. Good design comes from life.

You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?

Do not forget the original intention, maintain enthusiasm, and have a healthy body.

What is your day to day look like?

Regularly get up early for morning running or meditation, and maintain the 16-8 fasting method to start working with a sense of hunger and a clear-headed brain. Fix work before dinner and avoid unnecessary overtime as much as possible. After dinner and holidays, leave time for your family and self-interest.

How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?

We regularly participate in design exhibitions every year to learn about the latest design trends, and at the same time seek newer materials or products. We can continue to improve the use of new products and new design techniques while focusing on creating our own style. old deficiencies.

How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?

Design is very subjective. Most people think that a good design may not necessarily be a good design for some people. There is no "absolutely good" design. Therefore, it is defined as a good design depends on how users feel .But for a product or project, if you can anticipate the lack or deficiencies in various aspects and improve it in advance, this is the value of being a designer.

How do you decide if your design is ready?

With the continuous change of the times and the continuous advancement of technology, everything will change, and so will people's usage habits. We can say that every completed design at the moment is a good design, but it will not be forever. OK The design will not stop at a certain moment, it will continue to refine and improve to get close to every current user.

What is your biggest design work?

The "Deep Root" project is one of our proudest works. We faced a problem of planning a 40-year-old shop building that was structurally unstable and had multiple water leaks into a three-generation house within a limited budget. For the residential space, we tried our best to keep the old structure to rebuild the space, integrated more than 30 types of work, and it took more than 3 years to complete it. In exchange for the satisfied smiles of the client's family, this is a challenging job .

Who is your favourite designer?

Steve Jobs. He promoted the design concept of aesthetics first to the world. His admiration for simple and convenient design won him many loyal followers.

Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?

As small as living habits and as large as religious beliefs, different cultures will inevitably cause differences in design. Therefore, in design, we must be as objective as possible, open to thinking and bravely try to innovate. Only in this way can we design good products that are close to users. design.

Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?

Among our colleagues and partners, we have a core concept of "treat the customer's home as our own home". No matter in design or practice, we must treat each other with care. This is the purpose of our company's business.

What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?

I hope to participate in the development of the community environment and do free design for the recycling of second-hand furniture to reduce the burden on the earth's environmental pollution. At the same time, I am also willing to cultivate more young designers through speech activities or student internships.

What positive experiences you had when you attend the A' Design Award?

A big part of participating in design awards and competitions is that we can pass on our design concepts and ideas to more people, and at the same time, we can communicate with design elites from all over the world in terms of culture and design, and discover more about each other. Meta, richer perception.

Intervista sul Design

Deep Root La Casa Residenziale · 19 domande

Starting from the user's living habits, the idea is to create a relaxed and spacious reception space, a multi-functional kitchen with Asian kitchen culture, and four bedrooms with complete functions, so as to solve the…

What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

Starting from the user's living habits, the idea is to create a relaxed and spacious reception space, a multi-functional kitchen with Asian kitchen culture, and four bedrooms with complete functions, so as to solve the limitation of the original single-story space.

What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

Utilizing the conditions and characteristics of multi-storey buildings to maximize the use of available space and considering the functionality of future adjustments, it brings more meaningful images for the life of three generations living under one roof.

What are your future plans for this award winning design?

Track and understand the customer's experience with the design and the parts that can be optimized.

How long did it take you to design this particular concept?

9 months.

Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?

The concept of the design is inspired by the fact that each user has their own living habits, so it is hoped that the cutting of the space and the overall style can be independent but can echo each other. This is how this design work came about.

Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?

Not manufactured or used by other companies.

What made you design this particular type of work?

Because of my personality that likes challenges, I boldly took on this task that seemed impossible at first.

Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?

Changen Cai, Architects.

Who is the target customer for his design?

Construction companies, public agencies.

How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

It is hoped that the owner's childhood residence will be recreated as an emotional sustenance that is deeply rooted here and passed down from generation to generation.

Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?

AutoCAD.SketchUP.Analytics

What is the most unique aspect of your design?

Abandon the custom-made cabinets of traditional carpentry, and fully use low-formaldehyde system boards certified by environmental protection regulations to make cabinets and wall shapes. The characteristics of detachable and repeatable combinations greatly reduce the ecological burden of engineering waste on the earth.

Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?

The design was mainly conceived and implemented by me alone, but in the construction part, we were lucky to find outstanding people from various industries to participate in the construction of this case.

What is the role of technology in this particular design?

Ensure high quality in all aspects.

Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?

The distribution of space takes into account the angle of light and sunlight, and the position of the window and the placement of the bed in the room are adjusted accordingly.

What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?

The connection of different types of work and the joint effect of the sequence of entering the site. For example, other facade operations such as painting affect the floor and require secondary protection.

How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

We hope that more people who have such space needs and have the same ideas as us can see us, see such design works, and have the opportunity to observe and learn different design techniques.

What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

Through cooperation with architects, we can better understand the relationship between nature and space.

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

That's all.

Intervista alla Leggenda del Design

47 domande

I started as an intern in an architect firm when I was a student, and later transferred to a company that imported original Austrian furniture as a product designer and design director of the interior design department.

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

I started as an intern in an architect firm when I was a student, and later transferred to a company that imported original Austrian furniture as a product designer and design director of the interior design department. After accumulating various rich experiences, I founded it in 2013" SimpleUtmost Design "

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

Improve troubles and solve problems.

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

Self-selected.

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

At present, most of them are residential space designs. Hope to develop into architectural design in the future.

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

Travel, read, practice more.

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

On top of the former's level, a new era has been opened.

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

Is there any improvement in the previous deficiencies? Is it a good experience for users? Is it creating added value beyond the basic needs of users?

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

For society: to help people's life more convenient. For the environment: to reduce the ecological burden of the earth.

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

Sustainable housing that is environmentally friendly and resistant to global warming.

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

Sustainable housing that is environmentally friendly and resistant to global warming.

What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?

Seek a positive attitude.

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

Steven Jobs.

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

There are many designers I like. They all come from different designs and thinking and creation, which can inspire me more inspiration.

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

Solve each client's problems and complete all the good designs for his projects.

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

Do not forget the original intention, maintain enthusiasm, and have a healthy body.

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

Be a chef.

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

No matter in every field, every era has the mainstream design of every era, but often design is a normal cycle. In the future, with the change of the times and the evolution of technology, the design will be continuously optimized and improved to meet the needs of that era. everything.

What helped you to become a great designer?

Seek a positive attitude.

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

The design proposal that I am satisfied with is not selected by the client. It has also happened that the client signed the contract but did not complete the payment. That is a very frustrating thing.

How do you think designers should present their work?

Participate in international design competitions.

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

Original rough room

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

Bring people happiness and happiness.

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

Have expertise in all industries and be able to solve all problems.

How does design help create a better society?

A process of optimizing feelings.

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

Drafting stage of planning configuration of design development

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

Adding AI to help enhance imagination

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

At least one month, most often even half a year.

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

Floor plan.

What is your life motto as a designer?

Details make everything.

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

Complement each other.

What is the role of technology when you design?

Speeds up the realization of design ideas.

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

AutoCAD,SketchUP,iMAc,iPad

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

Give people different experiences in various senses.

What do you wish people to ask about your design?

What design techniques are invisible but important?

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

If it were me, how would I design?

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

Nothing now.

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

I started working in a company that imported original Austrian furniture as a product designer and head of the interior design department. I was the CEO and the head teacher of the department who led me.

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

Concentrate on the best of everything.

How did you develop your skills as a master designer?

We regularly participate in design exhibitions every year to learn about the latest design trends, and at the same time seek newer materials or products.

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

(Einstein, Albert)

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

The "Deep Root" project is one of our proudest works. We faced a problem of planning a 40-year-old shop building that was structurally unstable and had multiple water leaks into a three-generation house within a limited budget. For the residential space, we tried our best to keep the old structure to rebuild the space, integrated more than 30 types of work, and it took more than 3 years to complete it. In exchange for the satisfied smiles of the client's family, this is a challenging job .

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

Earth tones/Roma Italiano/Steak/Autumn/Wedding Anniversary/Apple.

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

When I was young, I liked to decorate my own room, not just pasting posters and drawing graffiti, but making big moves to adjust the direction of the bed, the position of the storage cabinet, whether the desk should be against the wall or face the door, etc.. From this I found different conflicts and troubles in the process, so I discovered the wonderful feelings brought about by each change. I like this kind of challenge.

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

Live well. Observe every person and thing in life. Good design comes from life.

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

It looks like this, yes.

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

Global warming is a serious issue that needs to be faced.

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

Among our colleagues and partners, we have a core concept of "treat the customer's home as our own home". No matter in design or practice, we must treat each other with care. This is the purpose of our company's business.

Intervista al Designer

37 domande

I started as an intern in an architect firm when I was a student, and later transferred to a company that imported original Austrian furniture as a product designer and design director of the interior design department.

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?

I started as an intern in an architect firm when I was a student, and later transferred to a company that imported original Austrian furniture as a product designer and design director of the interior design department. After accumulating various rich experiences, I founded it in 2013" SimpleUtmost Design "

When I was young, I liked to decorate my own room, not just pasting posters and drawing graffiti, but making big moves to adjust the direction of the bed, the position of the storage cabinet, whether the desk should be against the wall or face the door, etc.. From this I found different conflicts and troubles in the process, so I discovered the wonderful feelings brought about by each change. I like this kind of challenge.

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

Continue to follow: www.simpleutmost.design

What is "design" for you?

A process of optimizing feelings.

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

Private house.

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

In the residential space, my favorite design is the dining and kitchen space. Because it is an important field for family members to communicate, interact, and maintain emotions. Starting from the family, people are happy and happy, and complete the inner needs of each person's psychological level , Come to the society and have enough power to make better development in their respective fields and promote the beauty of the whole society.

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

A set of simple kitchen utensils.

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

Execution and utilization of design into actual space.

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

Often hungry and do not want to interrupt the joy and anxiety generated by design thinking.

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

Satisfaction.

What makes a design successful?

Seek a positive attitude.

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

Is there any improvement in the previous deficiencies? Is it a good experience for users? Is it creating added value beyond the basic needs of users?

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

For society: to help people's life more convenient. For the environment: to reduce the ecological burden of the earth.

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

No matter in every field, every era has the mainstream design of every era, but often design is a normal cycle. In the future, with the change of the times and the evolution of technology, the design will be continuously optimized and improved to meet the needs of that era. everything.

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

There are currently no plans for an exhibition.

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

Design inspiration often comes from the combination of customer needs and observations of things in life, and sometimes from the works of many great designers around the world. I have three suggestions for the cultivation of creativity: travel, read, and practice more.

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?

I will use simple style and humanistic style to describe our design style. This style will be a durable and timeless classic design, which will make customers feel at ease when they are in it. Its main feature is to return the dominance of the space to The client itself, and we just create a space that is full of functions but looks very simple so that the client can use it as he wants.

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?

I live in Taiwan. I think the cultural heritage of our country does not affect much about the design, but the country's real estate development policy has more influence. The pros and cons of the design process are mostly about the use of space, because building regulations and The pull of the number of pings that can be used will often receive the need to challenge the regulations.

How do you work with companies?

I work in a company I founded, mainly responsible for the role of design coordinator and execution.

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

Let go of bold designs, prudently evaluated judgments, and careful and complete finishing touches.

How does a company choose a good designer? I think this is a puzzle for every company. In the market, the recruits are often not 100%, and it needs to be trained and cultivated by each company to become a good designer. This is one of the contributions of design enterprises to society.

Can you talk a little about your design process?

When I receive the case, I will record all the requirements and go through them. I usually don’t start designing immediately. Instead, I let the ideas collide in my brain and give them a period of time to digest before starting the design.

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

Hans J. Wegner-CH24 Y Chair

Breville-Coffee machine

GLORY-Mattress

GROHE-Sensia arena automatic toilet

Dyson-Purifier Hot+Cool™ Formaldehyde

Can you describe a day in your life?

Live comfortably and easily every day.

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

Travel, read, practice more.

What is your "golden rule" in design?

Create more added value beyond the basic needs of users.

What skills are most important for a designer?

Good and effective communication.

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

Since the introduction of the iPad, it has replaced the hand-drawn part on paper. Until the design starts, it is usually used on the computer to interact with AutoCad and SketchUP.

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

Focus on doing one thing well in the moment and don't be disturbed by other chores.

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

Not necessarily, it depends on the difficulty of each case.

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

Do you still have time to take on our case?

What was your most important job experience?

I have worked in a company that imports Austrian original furniture from a product designer to a design director of the interior design department for 8 years. The experience in this company has taught me a lot of principles in dealing with people and cultivating my passion for design.

Who are some of your clients?

Our clients are looking for us to design mainly private homes.

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

Designing a private house is my favorite type of design, because it can fill in the fact that I can't own many houses at the same time but can satisfy various ideas about residential space, just like I once owned this wonderful house.

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

Continue to implement every current design project, and have the opportunity to challenge the scope of architectural integration.

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

At present, it is developing and designing by itself, and if there are larger-scale cases, it will consider cooperating with other companies.

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

It will be released on the official website, so stay tuned.

How can people contact you?

Through the official website, fill in the demand form information form, and we will take the initiative to contact the customer.

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

That's all.

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