Inorganic substances, as recognizable compounds, have become the primary environmental condition for people in cities to rely on.
01What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
Inorganic substances, as recognizable compounds, have become the primary environmental condition for people in cities to rely on. Based on Taiwan's history, it is understandable to see a delicate balance between the social class and quality in cities. Lee engages the artworks with the environmental elements and emphasizes that the natural generative context covers all the changes as well as details on the earth today. For that reason, he sheds light on the relationship between his artworks and space where they settle.
02What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
The theme of this series of works is to investigate the nature of materials and how materials, after being disassembled, can be reconstructed by the aesthetic system and new perspective. Lee also probes into the utilization of plants in the city apart from the outdoor landscape. The redefinition and reconstruction of plants and other artificial materials may make natural landscape have an emotional impact on people.
03What are your future plans for this award winning design?
I will continue to create artworks.
04How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
It took us a month to complete the production.
05Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
I decided to set this concept myself because I consider the changes in the environment need to be presented artistically.
06Is 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?
The works are produced by me and my company “Botaniplan von Lee Chi”, and the artworks are all sold and rent.
07What made you design this particular type of work?
I want to present the intersection between the environment and humans in the form of artworks.
08Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
I like to see all types of design, as well as the process and solving ability of different designers thinking about an issue.
09Who is the target customer for his design?
We have not set a target customer.
10Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
Computers, pens, and all of related equipments that will be used to complete the artwork.
11What is the most unique aspect of your design?
I think the most unique aspect in our designs is to deconstruct the landscape and texture in Taiwan's cities and then from which let the artworks demonstrate the spiritual images of the environment and the connection between different material compositions.
12Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
Myself, and a team with various backgrounds including fine art, architecture, fashion, and industrial design.
13Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
This series of works explores the way to make the non-recyclables produced non-unidirectional value under the economic system. It carries out experiments on its development potentials and various techniques of the manufacturing process based on the nature of materials. Therefore, the inorganic waste can be recycled and remade as mixed media for artworks.
14What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
The main challenge is how to respond to changes in the reality.
15How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
Executed by my team.
16What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
Through the design process, we are more aware of the environmental issues that we have been paying attention to, and we need to work harder to solve them through design.
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I major in architectural design, and always take architectural design as my life goal.
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
I major in architectural design, and always take architectural design as my life goal.
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
For me, I have always regarded myself as a creator. How to implement my ideal life through contact with others is what fascinates me.
03What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
In addition to art installations, architectural design has always been a field I am very committed to. However, I am willing to try any kinds of design fields as long as it can affect life.
04What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
There are no certain rules for design, we can only observe things with a more sensitive awareness, and think outside of the box (conditional life).
05What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
The intention of designs, and a systematic condition planning skills, including time, cost, customer experience, market value etc.
06What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
The condition of good design for me is how to solve the environmental problems on earth. It is a matter of course for me to invest in good design.
07What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
Architectural design is my ultimate goal, I want to improve the quality of the growing spaces for plants and animals.
08What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
There are plenty of them.
09Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
Maya Lin- American architectural designer
Carlo Alberto Scarpa- Italian architectural designer
10What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
Imagine how design and art can change and adjust human life and environment from the perspective of space, and to be able to properly take care of all life that may grow in space is the most wonderful thing to do.
11How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
Time planning and proper and efficient living conditions.
12If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
Strive to be a designer.
13How do you define design, what is design for you?
Design is human nature and design itself.
14Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
My supporters arethe audience who give opinions in the process, and themain members in my team, assisting me to be able to continuously produce creations.
15What helped you to become a great designer?
I am not sure. I may have met teachers who are strict with me along the way.
16What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
Besides making art illustrations, we will begin to develop the furniture and clothing line in 2020. Expecting to break the current consumption habits through the perspective of circular economy system.
17What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
Being able to make designs and methods that can solve environmental problems which closely related to every species on earth.
18How does design help create a better society?
Constantly thinking and adjusting.
19What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
We currently invite two fashion designers to participate a cooperation to hold an exhibition in November, which will display a collection of unisex clothes made of recycle materials and fabrics. We hope this event brings new aspect toward ethical fashion and the fashion industry.
20Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
I’ve once rebuild an 40 years old house, by rethinking the space flow of the building. Natural light is a major consideration in the overall design, allow light to spread evenly and softly across a 120 square-meter studio. The reason why this is one of my favorite case because we have completed satisfactory works within a very limited budget.
21What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
Not sure what will happen. The design industry is no longer just about the creation of form, but the attitude behind the form to face the truth that the world is facing.
22How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
According to the needs of the client and the case.
23When you have a new design project, where do you start?
Normally our concept is set from the observation of society, then we will construct a text to convey this concept. Due to the text, we started the material experiments and design sketches.
24What is your life motto as a designer?
Open your mind to accept all changes
25Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
There is no relative relationship between those two.
26What is the role of technology when you design?
Technology is the structure of a house for me. If the structure is not properly supported, the final form cannot present the appearance of the design.
27What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
Color is a psychological configuration for me, while material is an expression of perception, and environment is the most important cause and result of all design, it plays the characters that give design energy.
28When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
I would like to know what kind of problems the designer saw when this design and product were first created. What technologies are used in the process, and what is the impact on the environment?
29Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
My Team, I believe in co-design.
30Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
Everyone I have contacted.
31Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
Dictionary
32How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
Learn from mistakes.
33Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
Leonardo da Vinci
34What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
My inspiration comes from daily life, communication with colleagues and absorption of any kind of knowledge.
35What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
I have no way to predict what will happen in the future.
36Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
For me, design is closely connected with the real world. Outside the artistic level, the message released by the artwork should focus on making the world and the environment more balanced and in good condition. For me, the most important thing about my work is to let everyone understand that this design method will not cause threats and harm to plants and creatures, and we need to be very cautious about the issues that we are facing on earth.
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I major in architectural design, and always take architectural design as my life goal.
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?
I major in architectural design, and always take architectural design as my life goal.
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
Founded in 2013, BOTANIPLAN VON LEE CHI explores the relationship between plants and space, exploring ideas of life and nature in its natural form. Breaking past boundaries of formality to convey messages and new ideals within the work. Combining their background in architecture, designing proposals, education, creating, product developing has paved a close connection between life and plant based art. Continuously garnering ideas for innovation, taking into consideration of materiality, and ideology to create works that speak for themselves.
03What is "design" for you?
Design is a tool for communication between different fields and industries, and a way to enrich life.
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
Art that touches people.
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
I’ve once rebuild an 40 years old house, by rethinking the space flow of the building. Natural light is a major consideration in the overall design, allow light to spread evenly and softly across a 120 square-meter studio. The reason why this is one of my favorite case because we have completed satisfactory works within a very limited budget.
06What was the first thing you designed for a company?
The company’s brand philosophy.
07What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
I love using original materials in nature, and redefine it in an artistic perspective in order to explore the connections between human and environment.
08Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
Source of material, making process, and the impacts of works on viewers and users.
09What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
I usually feel steady about experiencing a new experience, also sometimes feeling expectant and tense at the same time after discovering more unknown areas.
10What makes a design successful?
Focus when working, and good services afterwards.
11When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
The intention of designs, and a systematic condition planning skills, including time, cost, customer experience, market value etc.
12From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Considering whether the project itself is a burden on the environment while designing it.
13When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
Our last exhibition held in May, 2019 in Taipei. And we are planning to hold three exhibitions in 2020.
14Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
My inspiration comes from daily life, communication with colleagues and absorption of any kind of knowledge.
15How 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?
Style is not something I want to discuss, what I care about is the connotative value within it.
16Where 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 and work in Taipei, and I definitely feel the cultural heritage of Taiwan affects my designs. Taiwan is a country with inclusiveness and international perspective, however, the context of history is not long enough so we lack clarity of thought and confidence in the nation.
17How do you work with companies?
Our colleagues come from different professional fields, and got different views and ideas toward design. We usually have a preliminary discussion together before every cases started, and then our project specialist will arrange the role that each person is responsible for in each case.
18What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
The key elements in a good partnership is communication skills and to establish mature design process. I also believe that an open minded person often makes an excellent designer.
19Can you talk a little about your design process?
Normally our concept is set from the observation of society, then we will construct a text to convey this concept. Due to the text, we started the material experiments and design sketches.
20Can you describe a day in your life?
Go to work after a morning exercise routine, and often spend two hours reading and doing some mental adjustment before bed.
21Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
There are no certain rules for design, we can only observe things with a more sensitive awareness, and think outside of the box (conditional life).
22What is your "golden rule" in design?
Regular pace of life.
23What skills are most important for a designer?
Communication, which can strengthen the connection between hands and brain.
24Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
Every thing that can be a communication tool.
25Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
Try to understand your inertia and avoid it.
26How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
According to the needs of the client and the case.
27What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
Where does my design inspirations come from.
28Who are some of your clients?
2019, Montblanc, Installation
2019, MIMO, Installation
2019, Panasonic, Installation
2019, Clé de peau Beauté, Installation
2018, RAW, Installation
2018, Fujin tree, Installation
2018, Nike, Installation
2017, Hermès, Installation
29What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
Furniture design plays an important role in life, corresponding to the relationship between space and ergonomics.
30What are your future plans? What is next for you?
Besides making art illustrations, we will begin to develop the furniture and clothing line in 2020. Expecting to break the current consumption habits through the perspective of circular economy system.
31Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
As a team
32Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
We currently invite two fashion designers to participate a cooperation to hold an exhibition in November, which will display a collection of unisex clothes made of recycle materials and fabrics. We hope this event brings new aspect toward ethical fashion and the fashion industry.
33How can people contact you?
Email: info@bvlc.world
Adress: 1F, No.14, Aly 90, Sec 3, Chengde Rd, Datong Dist, Taipei City 103, Taiwan
A' Design Award គឺជាពានរង្វាន់រចនាល្អអន្តរជាតិដែលវាយតម្លៃដោយគណៈកម្មការ។ ចូលរួមក្នុង A' Design Award ដើម្បីទទួលបានឱកាសក្នុងការទទួលស្គាល់ដោយគុណសម្បត្តិ ទទួលបានកិត្តិនាម កិត្តិយស និងការផ្សព្វផ្សាយសម្រាប់ការងាររបស់អ្នក។ ដាក់ស្នាដៃរបស់អ្នកសម្រាប់ A' Design Award ហើយប្រកួតប្រជែងដើម្បីឈ្នះ A' Design Prize ដ៏គោរពរាប់អាន។