Sure.Well,I have been studied art since high school.I graduated from Changsha University of Science & Technology(CUST) as an art & design major student.After graduation,I continued my further study in this field in…
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
Sure.Well,I have been studied art since high school.I graduated from Changsha University of Science & Technology(CUST) as an art & design major student.After graduation,I continued my further study in this field in Polytechnic University of Milan(POLIMI)and got my master degree in 2012.
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
I've always been crazy about art and design,I got satisfaction by achieve good designs.Honestly,designing makes me happy.Yeah...I've always dreamed to become a good designer since I know I'm in love with art and design.
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
Of course I chose to be a designer,it’s been my dream job since i was in school.
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
Hotel design.
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
Keep learning and do well what is worthy right now.
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
A great designer is not only good at designing,but also a life photographer,a wisdom thinker.
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
A good design brings attention and investments, and also bring benefits more easily and faster.
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
I design hotels,my clients would be well-known brand management companies and stable investors.
10What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
Four season hotel.
11What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
Insist on my design style and always keep learning.
12Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
Ieoh Ming Pei
13What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?
Glass Pyramid.
14What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
Wyndham Grand Foshan.The lobby design is unique and magnificent with exquisite details and fine craft and technology.And the solar wind-power system is another design success.
15How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
A designer must keep learning new knowledge and technology,experience as much culture as possible and keep thinking.I always like reading book and traveling around the world as much as I can.
16If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
I would be an artist.
17How do you define design, what is design for you?
Design is a creative and inspiring work,it’s a great way to turn those creative ideas into reality,just like making dreams come true,it’s all about innovation,beauty,speciality,practicality.Design can truly improve life quality,change our life style.
18Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
My teachers at school and those design masters I learned from.My family is my biggest supporters.
19What helped you to become a great designer?
Learning from others and the past,different life experiences helped me have a better understanding of different cultures.
20What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
how to keep creative ideas and design originality.
21How do you think designers should present their work?
keep your own design styles.
22What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
Howard Johnson Hotel Qujing,Yunnan.I plan to build more subsidiary companies both in China and abroad.
23What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
To achieve more excellent design and improve life standards.
24What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
More great works.
25How does design help create a better society?
Design helps to improve people’s life qualities and the living environment.
26What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
Howard Johnson Hotel Qujing,Yunnan.
27Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
Wyndham Grand Foshan.Because it’s a huge and challenging project and it’s China’s top 10 city landmark.
28What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
I would say that design is developing into more common thing in life,and the technology is helping more in this field.
29Where do you think the design field is headed next?
I think it could be used in any industry.
30How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
Around 4 months for hotels,sometimes even more.
31When you have a new design project, where do you start?
I usually start from concept scheme design.
32What is your life motto as a designer?
Do what is worthy and do well.
33Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
Well,sometimes design can become a fashion,and sometimes trends can decide what design is needed.
34What is the role of technology when you design?
It’s very important and helpful.
35What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
CAD,Photoshop,BIM,3D MAX,SketchUp.
36What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
It’s the basic elements for design.
37What do you wish people to ask about your design?
what’s special about my design.
38When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
I want to know what’s great part of this design and learn from it.
39Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
my best partners are my team.Co-design is a good way to save time sometimes.
40Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
I think every clients helps me to become better.
41Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
A Galaxy of World Brands Hotels.
42How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
Keep learning and experience more.
43Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
Ieoh Ming Pei
44How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
Well,I’m enjoying my design and it’s not easy to stand out in this huge industry,it’s time-consuming and needs hard work.
45What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
black and white,summer,my own design,my own brand
46What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
Keep learning and experience more.
47When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
I would say yes.
48What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
Design is becoming more common and specific.With the economical development,people are pursuing more higher life standards and qualities,which can bring design a new higher level,I think we would see more design in the future,in every industry,even daily life requests design.
49Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
Just visit my website:www.luodandesign.com
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Sure.Well,I have been studied art since high school.I graduated from Changsha University of Science & Technology(CUST) as an art & design major student.After graduation,I continued my further study in this field in…
01Could 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?
Sure.Well,I have been studied art since high school.I graduated from Changsha University of Science & Technology(CUST) as an art & design major student.After graduation,I continued my further study in this field in Polytechnic University of Milan(POLIMI)and got my master degree in 2012.I've always been crazy about art and design,I got satisfaction by achieve good designs.Honestly,designing makes me happy.Yeah...I've always dreamed to become a good designer since I know I'm in love with art and design.
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
Yes,DDA/Dan Design Associates is a professional organization specializing in high-end design worldwide,we provide planning, architecture, interior, art furnishings design and supply,project engineering as one-stop design and consultancy services for customers.Since the establishment of DDA, it is aim to produce sustainable, timeless and fashionable art workin hotel design. DDA, up to now, has worked with many famous international hotel brands,such as Starwood, IHG, Accor, Wyndham, Argyle etc.
03What is "design" for you?
Design is a creative and inspiring work,it’s a great way to turn those creative ideas into reality,just like making dreams come true,it’s all about innovation,beauty,speciality,practicality.Design can truly improve life quality,change our life style.
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I have over 20 years experience of hotel design,especially those international hotel brands,such as Intercontinental, Accor, Wyndham etc. And I love what I’ve been doing in this field.
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
Hmm...among all the designs I’ve made or been working on,Wyndham Grand Foshan would be my favourite design I think.It is an international platinum five-star hotel,a landmark project in China.The total height of the hotel is 168 meters and the area is nearly 80,000 square meters.The design inspiration came from the nature and local culture,which is the harmony between man and nature.The river nurtured generations of the local people same as the fish cannot leave the water.The fish,in Chinese culture,symbolizes prosperity and good luck.The river elements and the Canal Town culture were extended into the whole interior design.
06What was the first thing you designed for a company?
Pullman Baiyun Airport Guangzhou in 2007.
07What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
My favourite material is marble and wood.I like interior design magazine,and my favourite technology is script-making design mode.
08When do you feel the most creative?
Usually when I’m enjoying myself in music,I love singing and playing piano,and I’m pretty good at them.
09Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
Design inspiration,practicality,design materials.
10What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
I feel excited and energetic.
11What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
I feel happy and satisfied,design always makes happy.
12What makes a design successful?
A good design inspiration,a perfect use of materials,comprehensive communication with clients.
13When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
14From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
A mature designer must have the artist's quality, the rich experience of life and traveling, the business philosophy of operator, and the cost consciousness of a financial expert and sustainable environmental-friendly design philosophy.
15How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
I think it is a necessary process of design to become more common and specific.With the economical development,people are pursuing more higher life standards and qualities,which can bring design a new higher level,I think we would see more design in the future,in every industry,even daily life requests design.
16When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
I didn’t have much time for my own exhibition.I spent a lot of time on my own projects and my company’s business.However,I definitely would have my own exhibition in the near future,probably next year.
17Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
Well...my inspiration comes from the local culture and its marketing targets. I keep learning new knowledge and technology and I travel around the world to feed my creativity.I think my life experiences and different cultures are my sources of inspirations.
18How 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 have worked with many international hotel brands,I’m familiar with the design standards of those brands,since most of my clients are Chinese,I’d like to add both Chinese and western culture elements in my design,so it’s a combination of Chinese and western styles. The market is there,customers want to see different styles mixed in a perfect way and they can also feel different cultural atmosphere in a comfortable way.The best way to keep this design style is to keep learning more,experience more and absorb more cultural things.
19Where 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 have worked with many international hotel brands,I’m familiar with the design standards of those brands,since most of my clients are Chinese,I’d like to add both Chinese and western culture elements in my design,so it’s a combination of Chinese and western styles. The market is there,customers want to see different styles mixed in a perfect way and they can also feel different cultural atmosphere in a comfortable way.The best way to keep this design style is to keep learning more,experience more and absorb more cultural things.
20How do you work with companies?
I have my own company,so I would say it’s a cooperation between companies based on mutual benefits.I would like to build a long term cooperating relation with other companies to bring more business for each other,or work as a strong team.
21What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
The companies must know what kind of designer they need,how the designer’s skills fit for the companies and what the company can offer to keep the designer contribute more.It’s necessary to have a skill test for a designer and companies need to make a evaluation on a designer’s works in the past.,experiences are very important.
22Can you talk a little about your design process?
First of all,I will go to check the project building for initial measurement and communicate with my clients to make sure what they need,give my suggestion from professional perspectives.Then I’ll make a concept design and planning,modify the scheme according to my clients’ opinions.After the planning design is done,it comes to the renderings design and construction drawing design,soft furnishing design is included if the clients need it.
23What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
Pullman Baiyun Airport Guangzhou,Intercontinental Haitang Bay Sanya,Wyndham Grand Foshan,Zhongnan Center Suzhou,Beauty Crown Sanya,Grand Mercure,Guangzhou.
24Can you describe a day in your life?
Most of the time I’m working,sometimes in office,sometimes on business trip.
25Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
The greatest determination can produce the highest wisdom.Do one thing at a time, and do well.Design is a long-term job,designers must be patient and always keep learning new knowledge,no matter what difficulties you might have,just keep your initial heart for designing,because it’s worthy.
26From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
People usually think being a designer is a noble and decent job,a designer is thought to be intelligent and is well respected,and as a designer,what we experience is more diversified,such as culture,history,civilization all over the world.However,we also come up against many difficulties and problems while designing,and it’s not easy to deal with those problems,which might cause negative feelings.
27What is your "golden rule" in design?
Any design should have a story,just like making a Hollywood movie.
28What skills are most important for a designer?
Communication skills,creative thinking abilities,computer skills.
29Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
CAD,PhotoShop,BIM,Pinterest,some design magazine,such as ArchDaily,Interior Design
30Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
I usually make a time scheme list to make sure every step is on the list,and at what time exactly need to be finished,marked the most important things to remind myself of what is emergency.
31How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
It usually takes around 4 months to finish the design part for hotel designing.
32What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
What big successful projects did you design
33What was your most important job experience?
I think it’s my design experience for Pullman Baiyun Airport Guangzhou in 2007.
34Who are some of your clients?
Accor,Intercontinental,Wyndham,Argary etc.
35What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
Hotel design is my favourite.I think hotel design is more challenging and I’ve been doing this type of design since I graduated from school.
36What are your future plans? What is next for you?
I plan to build more subsidiary companies both in China and abroad.The next step is to stable and spread my design brand worldwide as soon as possible.
37Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I have a strong design team in my company,I take the role of team leader.
38Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
Recently I’m working on Howard Johnson Hotel Qujing,Yunnan.
39How can people contact you?
Contact me by email:danluo98@163.com
40Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
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