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Jingwen Zhang

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I grew up in Shanghai, China before arriving in America in 2014 to study Accessory Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).

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

I grew up in Shanghai, China before arriving in America in 2014 to study Accessory Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). I am currently seeking a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree and is expected to graduate in the spring of 2018. I earned her bachelor degree in Industrial Design at Donghua University. I've started to learning art since I was young. And I got the professional study since 2010.

How did you become a designer?

My undergraduate university is quite famous for fashion design. In our industrial design department, we get to includes the accessories design. During the learning of accessories design, I realized that my true calling was accessory design because the discipline combines fashion, function, and creativity.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

With the recognization of my true calling in accessory design, the goal of bringing in special, eye-catch design for accessories as the discipline combines fashion, function, and creativity. My project is focusing on the deep exploration of the soul's needs for the human being, which is also an important expression of my concern for people mental health in a positive way.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

I would feel well accomplished after I finished each project. The design is a long-term journey. As a designer, I have the responsibility for doing the design, pattern making and producing. The process of discovering and exploring the new technology is quite exciting for the designer.

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

I started to learn art since I was a child. The knowledge and learning of art in both dance and drawing field, these help me to develop my interests and skills in the fields.

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

I was born and raised in Shanghai, China. After I got the bachelor degree, I came to American to get the learning in master degree and accomplish my dream. My desire job is being a design director for a high- end top luxury brand.

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

Feel free to spread out your ideas and imaginations. Since you were young, you can be a design master in the future. Just believing in yourself!

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

Believing in yourself and never being afraid to do the special design. As long as it is useful or fashionable, it would like by someone.

What is your day to day look like?

I would describe it as hustle and bustle as busy as a bee every day.

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

I would go to some professional trend website to search and learn about the latest trend. Sometimes, I would also go to stores to get the most trendy elements.

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

The respond and suggestions from the consumers and market are the most important to me. A good design I feel like it would make people’s life easier and beneficial’s them.

How do you decide if your design is ready?

It's hard to tell if a design is ready. I feel like it's more depends on the designer. With the trends rapidly changes, the design would need updates on trends, while how does a design could be long-last is something that the designers need to consider.

What is your biggest design work?

My biggest design work is my Comfort collection. It's really quite minimalist, with a pure look and functional.

Who is your favourite designer?

Karl Lagerfeld is one of my favorite designers.

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

As my background, I have the experience of both living in Asian and American. My design usually comes with a global lens and vary by culture.

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

Currently, I work as an individual designer for designing handbags and footwear. I also have the skills in pattern making. For the business purpose or collaboration, please feel free to e-mail serenazhang1210@gmail.com.

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

I am focusing on the deep exploration of the soul's needs for the human being, which is also an important expression of my concern for people mental health in a positive way. Most of my design is focusing on appealing people's mind from a lot of different aspects.

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

I am able to get more knowledge and communication with other designers, get into the commute of professional designers and being more clearly for my ideal career plan.

Design Legend Interview

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I grew up in Shanghai, China before arriving in America in 2014 to study Accessory Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).

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

I grew up in Shanghai, China before arriving in America in 2014 to study Accessory Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). I am currently seeking a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree and is expected to graduate in the spring of 2018. I earned her bachelor degree in Industrial Design at Donghua University.

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

During the learning of accessories design, I realized that my true calling was accessory design because the discipline combines fashion, function, and creativity.

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

I chose to become a design because I have huge passion and enthusiasm in the fashion field.

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

I prefer to design handbags and footwear for the most of the time.

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

Feel free to spread out the imagination, ideas and being creative.

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

A good designer would design a good product, while a great designer would thinking in a wider view of people, global wise, and environment.

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

A good design I feel like it would make people’s life easier and beneficial’s them.

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

It would help people in their there to make their life easier. The good design which could probably help them save a lot of time.

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

I plan to design a collection which fits the high fashion market needs.

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

I have couples new design which needs the equipment and time for realizing. Those are all in my schedule for producing.

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

Most of my design is conceptual, the special outlook of it which could attract people’s attention. However, it also able to provide the functionality for people to really use it in their lives.

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

Karl Lagerfeld is one of my favorite greatest designers.

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

Boyy bag is also one of my favorite items now. Since it’s fashionable and also classic which could fit a lot different occasion.

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

The comfort coat which could transform into a bag. It looks modern, comfortable to wear and useful.

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

Actually, I’ve also learned about jewelry design and fashion design which I believe those skills would help me a lot in accessories design process for the pattern making and hardware design parts.

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

Dancer. I impacted a lot of form art starting from my childhood.

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

The design is something which would make people’s life easier and with higher quality.

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

My parents are my biggest supporter. With all their encourages and support that I could come abroad and realize my dream.

What helped you to become a great designer?

The love and passion for fashion.

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

The limit of the time since I need to do all design, pattern and producing all by myself.

How do you think designers should present their work?

I feel like just say whatever how they really think and gathered their ideas in truth.

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

I am planning to get my line sometime in the future.

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

I wish to be a top designer for a luxury brand, but also I hope to have my own brand under my name as well.

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

Keeping come up with fresh ideas.

How does design help create a better society?

It could help in the system, either or benefits in people’s lives.

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

I am currently working on some design and collaboration with some companies.

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

My comfort and geta inheritance collection.

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

I hope the design industry would have more different new and special design coming out in the market in the coming years.

Where do you think the design field is headed next?

I hope the design would go more and more globalized.

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

It usually takes about three months.

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

It depends.

What is your life motto as a designer?

Design the products which would beneficial peoples’ in their lives.

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

I feel like actually, the design would set more on the trends. Meanwhile, it diffuses from upper to the bottom in the fashion market.

What is the role of technology when you design?

It plays an important role in my design. My design comes with a minimalist look, but also with unique technology and functions.

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

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign.

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

It would support the design to look better and getting a better-using experience.

What do you wish people to ask about your design?

How would you like your design to appeal to the people?

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

I usually get my sources, elements, and ideas from my lives. I like walking around and trying to explore and discover new elements and technology.

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

It depends on the projects that I am working on.

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

High fashion market.

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

Accessories history book.

How did you develop your skills as a master designer?

By learning from other masters, gaining advise and suggestions from the public.

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

People who work in the fashion industry.

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

It provides me the recognition that people like my work and encourages me in the design field.

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

I prefer white and things with a minimalist design.

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

Trying to make a custom handmade heel is difficult and it takes time.

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

When I see the real product, it gives me a huge accomplishment for myself.

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

I started to learn art in dancing and drawing since I was a child. It’s my dream to be an artist since I was young.

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

I would fulfill my whole life with design.

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

Thanks for like my design! For business purpose, please feel free to e-mail serenazhang1210@gmail.com.

Designer Interview

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I grew up in Shanghai, China before arriving in America in 2014 to study Accessory Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).

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 grew up in Shanghai, China before arriving in America in 2014 to study Accessory Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). I am currently seeking a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree and is expected to graduate in the spring of 2018. I earned her bachelor degree in Industrial Design at Donghua University. During the learning of accessories design, I realized that my true calling was accessory design because the discipline combines fashion, function, and creativity.

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

Currently, I work as an individual accessories designer.

What is "design" for you?

I believe in a good design is the product which could benefit people in their lives.

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

I prefer to design handbags and footwear for the most of the time.

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

I prefer high fashion and conceptual design.

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

Industrial products.

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

I quite like to experiment with all kinds of different materials.

When do you feel the most creative?

During my design process.

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

The functionality of the product and the look in a fashion view.

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

Trying to get as many ideas as possible.

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

Happiness and feeling its accomplished.

What makes a design successful?

Being recognized by the public.

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

Functionality and fashion aspects.

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

A designer has responsibilities in providing the design which could both benefits people and with ecosystem ideas to protect the environment.

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

The design field could evolve by seasons and be changeable.

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

In Savannah, Georgia. I am planning to hold my next exhibition during the summer in New York.

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

Most of my design is about appealing peoples mind in taking care of their emotions. I feed my creativities and souring inspirations by gaining the market needs.

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 about fashionable and functional.

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?

Currently, I live in Georgia, USA. Actually, I think my design is with a global lens since I have experience in lived and studied in different countries and culture.

How do you work with companies?

It depends and varies.

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

The companies would be good to provide more allowance for a designer to design their ideas. And a good designer would be with modern ideas and keep up with trends.

Can you talk a little about your design process?

I did all my design, patterning and making all by myself.

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

Those are all in the catalogs of footwear and handbags.

Can you describe a day in your life?

Hustle and bustle as busy as a bee.

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

Feel free to spread the ideas and being creative. Just do what you would like and could imagine. It’s all about experiment.

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

The designer’s life is fun and creative.

What is your "golden rule" in design?

Design products which benefit people in lives.

What skills are most important for a designer?

Creative and keeping up with the latest fashion trend.

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

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

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

I usually gaining my ideas from life. So I would go for walk to exploring ideas.

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

It usually takes three months.

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

How to realize the product with the ideas.

What was your most important job experience?

It’s my first job which affects me a lot in my future career.

Who are some of your clients?

Those are mostly fashion and accessories companies.

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

Fashion accessories.

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

My career goal is trying to be a accessories designer for the luxury brand in the future.

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

Currently, I develop my designs by myself. But I am also good at work in a team.

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

Not at this time.

How can people contact you?

People could contact me either by e-mail serenazhang1210@gmail for business or message by phone would both be good.

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

That’s it.

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