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Design Interview

Re-Leaf Baumbecken · 19 Froen

By considering of Mother Nature always using new lives to replace the old one, every new leaves can be seen a regeneration of those fallen leaves.

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

By considering of Mother Nature always using new lives to replace the old one, every new leaves can be seen a regeneration of those fallen leaves. Just like the saying that Mother Nature always know what is the best, fallen leaves are the best fertilizer of trees. In each autumn, fallen leaves are everywhere on the street, not be used. So we offer you Re-leaf, the design of ecological tree pool, the best solution of fallen leaves.

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

To offer a better solution of fallen leaves and give trees more fertilizer, we find a solution in the tree pools design. As we all know, the fallen leaves can be rotted by themselves and it is the best fertilizer of trees. We want to use semi-closed tree pool to effectively avoid water runoff and protect soil moisture. We put the fallen leaves in our tree pool, give it a space in rotting.

What are your future plans for this award winning design?

I focus on the environment system and use tree leaflets effectively to get a eco-friendly life.

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

The project started in April 2015 in LAFA Communal Facility Design Studio and finished in August 2016 in National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Industrial Design in LAFA.

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

As we all agree that Mother Nature know what is the best, fallen leaves are the best fertilizer of trees. But before those leaves rot for a while, they are accumulated, compacted and watered by rain and snow. Return to the Roots is the solution of fallen leaves.

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?

Our product is not produced by any company. And we are always looking for partner.

What made you design this particular type of work?

By means of ingenious design of three-dimensional space, trees are spread fertilizer which is ret by their own fallen leaves in the enclosed space formed by the tree pool, so as to increase soil nutrients and stimulate tree growth.

Who is the target customer for his design?

We design for the government and people who focus on environmental problems.

What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

Our project is kind of model combination design, combine with 4 same parts. You can install all the parts before you set up the tree pool.

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

The product is a kind of tree pool which to keep the environment balance by use re-cycle leaflets.So we call it Re-leafs.

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

We used some PC software as assist to accomplish and present out design.

What is the most unique aspect of your design?

It breaks design concept of ordinary tree pool, to prevent the waste off leafs.

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

We have professional and technical person in our team.

What is the role of technology in this particular design?

Consist of 4 parts so we can install it effectively.

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

Yes. By some questionnaire survey, field research and interview with local people.

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

The challenge of our design is that we cannot find a suitable material in hardness and ductility. After a number of tests in the selection of materials, we finally find the proper material which achieves the desired effect.

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

International Award and Competition affirmation for us to make our design much more persuasive. What’s more, it is a pretty promotional platform for us to take part in this competition.

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

We learned how to express our design simply and straight, and focus on the detail. At the same time we learn how to cooperation.

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

I think that's all.

Design Legend Interview

49 Froen

We are a design team in Luxun Academic of Fine Arts which is consist of two tutors and some students, major in Public Facility.

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

We are a design team in Luxun Academic of Fine Arts which is consist of two tutors and some students, major in Public Facility.

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

Design is a untouchable part of our life, and when I was a child I focus on painting and drawing to become a designer.

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

I want to become a designer get people a better life.

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

They must have passion with design.To be honest, my suggestion is paying more attention to the details around us.Inspiration often comes from live and our aim is to make life easy.

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

A great designer always want to use they product to change the world.

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

Originality comes from the details of live.

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

Good design helps a product to be understood is said by Dieter Rams, it's the rule of my design at the same time.

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

Do some product design, for some elderly people and young generation.

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

Design cars which is a symbol of Chinese culture.

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

Focus on the actually people need and solve this kind of problem.

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

Some designer interview to my studio.

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

Dieter Rams and some Japanese designer.

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

It's named life buoy.When there is a shipwreck that people have to abandon the ship to escape, the cold water is the No. 1 killer for death of. Therefore, to maintain body temperature is the primary is the principal issue. Hurry and panic escape may also result in accidental bodily injury and the wound of blood will lead to shark attack, which endangers the lives of the drowning people. However, the traditional life buoy cannot solve the problems above.

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

Centralize the kills of drawing and using softwares and see some original book.

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

Maybe lend a job at a advertisement agency.

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

Design is my life.

Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?

My team numbers.

What helped you to become a great designer?

Find problems and try your best to solve them.If a designer doesn't have this ability ,they lose the spirit of design.

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

The experience.

How do you think designers should present their work?

Making a reasonable schedule is an important ability to a designer.I often deal with some trivial matters in the afternoon and leave work time in the night ,because some wonderful ideas often come out in a quite atmosphere.

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

I want to do some design focus on interaction, it's an important part of our life in every intelligent design.

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

To make people more happier in their life.

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

I think a good designer should have the feelings to lives,thus more people can accept their ideas and production.

How does design help create a better society?

Do some design focus on some people who is disabled.

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

We do some brain storm and it has a lot of fun.

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

A design named Life buyo, because it can make people convince with their life.

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

Artificial intelligence is filled of our life.

Where do you think the design field is headed next?

Interaction design.

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

Most of design takes me about 3 months.And some difficult one takes me about one year.

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

Starting at my studio with my team numbers.

What is your life motto as a designer?

Gutes Design macht ein Produkt brauchbar.

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

I think design sets the trends, trends come from people really want,such as apple.

What is the role of technology when you design?

It's a big part of my design.

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

Some design softwares which is named Rhino, Key-shot, photoshop.And I think marks is so convenient to draw some ideas.

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

It's very important of these, it determined the level of this design.

What do you wish people to ask about your design?

How our design to change people's life.

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

Wonderful and It's actually i need.

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

My students and I think it's suit for me.

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

Some designer's thinking on books.

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

Design in design.

How did you develop your skills as a master designer?

Communication with some good designer and I can learn the character with them.

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

I want to see Kenya Hara and discuss him with how to inherit the culture of my country.

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

I feel so excited and I think to be famous is a little difficult.

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

iMac design from Apple. Coffee machine from Braun.Some small design from IKEA and MUJI such as bed, table and so forth. Orange is my favorite color, l like my apartment so much.

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

One day I has a great idea about bus shelter. I considered it could be more convenient and more multifunctional. So I draw many sketch. Then I told my thought to the teachers. Teachers think it has so many difference from the traditional type. Finally we found many data about it and make the virtual model.

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

Have some ideas

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

I like drawing so much.

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

Maybe we will emigrate to the space.

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

Our team is come from China.And the country effect me a lot, such as the handcrafts, the red color and the special animal which is named panda and a kind of material bamboo.These things are able to use on our design. And I have much to be proud of it we can present more design about our culture.

Designer Interview

39 Froen

We are a design team in Luxun Academic of Fine Arts which is consist of two tutors and some students, major in Public Facility.

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?

We are a design team in Luxun Academic of Fine Arts which is consist of two tutors and some students, major in Public Facility. Design is a untouchable part of our life, and when I was a child I focus on painting and drawing to become a designer.

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

We are the Design Team from Industrial Design Academy of Luxun Academy of Fine Arts, made up with experienced professors and apprentices with innovation and vitality, combine the design and practice, and concentrate to the innovated design and research of public facilities product, with the purpose for meeting the requirement of people’s normal life in public places and easier behavior , to improve the quality of normal life and work efficiency, even to guarantee people’s security.

What is "design" for you?

Design is a big part of our life, and we find the problems which people faced with on our daily life.

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

We like all of the process of design, such as brain storm, sketching , field research and so forth.But the group discuss is my favorite, everybody share their ideas.

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

My favorite design is the product in MUJI which is a band in japan. The product in MUJI is so simple and environment friendly.

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

Glue gun.

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

Solar power have beneficial for the environment.

When do you feel the most creative?

At night and I think the time is the heaven of designers.

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

Good design is aesthetic.I think a good design is elaborated.

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

It's a kind of release, specially I solve a problem.

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

As a designer, I feel the most statistical thing is the product realized.

What makes a design successful?

Focus the the real problem on our life and makes a product understandable.

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

Whether it convenient for people.

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

When we do a product, we have to think of the social problems and environment issues.Such as module design is a good way to minimize the cost of product.

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

Design field is getting better. The future of design is more convenient and more graceful.

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

At LAFA gallery. It's in the works.

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

I get design inspiration from my daily life and browsed through the library.

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?

My design style is international style. My life made me explore more this style. My design is always focus on the functional. I draw many sketch for my new 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?

I live in China. Yes, I effect me a lot, such as the handcrafts, the red color and the special animal which is named panda and a kind of material bamboo.These things are able to use on our design. And I have much to be proud of it.

How do you work with companies?

Do some discussion with companies.

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

Every designer needs developed space and the respect to their design.So we want the company care more about the two points below. I think a good designer should have the feelings to lives,thus more people can accept their ideas and production.

Can you talk a little about your design process?

One day I has a great idea about bus shelter. I considered it could be more convenient and more multifunctional. So I draw many sketch. Then I told my thought to the teachers. Teachers think it has so many difference from the traditional type. Finally we found many data about it and make the virtual model.

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

iMac design from Apple. Coffee machine from Braun.Some small design from IKEA and MUJI such as bed, table and so forth.

Can you describe a day in your life?

I do something about design every day, inspiration from film and the daily life.

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

To be honest, my suggestion is paying more attention to the details around us.Inspiration often comes from live and our aim is to make life easy.

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

From my perspective ,the positive one is you can make the design in your mind realized ,which makes you have sense of achievement. Relatively,when your idea isn't accepted by people ,you may lose confident and suspect yourself.That's so terrible.

What is your "golden rule" in design?

Originality comes from the details of live.

What skills are most important for a designer?

Find problems and try your best to solve them.If a designer doesn't have this ability ,they lose the spirit of design.

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

Some design softwares which is named Rhino, Key-shot, photoshop.And I think marks is so convenient to draw some ideas.

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

Making a reasonable schedule is an important ability to a designer.I often deal with some trivial matters in the afternoon and leave work time in the night ,because some wonderful ideas often come out in a quite atmosphere.

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

More than 6 month.

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

I am always asking myself that Which is the different point between the new design and old one.I think it's the way why we design.

What was your most important job experience?

I engaged in an managing project and I succeeded in delivering relevant design works to different areas in IKEA.I was always willing to share my new ideas and exchange my thoughts with my teammates in every aspect of the project, e.g. inner space design, visual expression, etc. These practical experiences have made me aware of the difference between coursework and practical research.

Who are some of your clients?

Some design company and someone need to help.

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

I like the field research most. In this process I can keep touch with various people and make friends with them.

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

Be a designer forever. And make some product for people.

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

Yes,I have a excellent team .My every design can't leave their help.

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

I think the brain storm have a lot of fun.

How can people contact you?

Kw798@163.com

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