Chung-Ah Kim

I always liked any type of art and surround myself with any type of art. When I started looking for Art School, I began to look more into design, it was something that I felt was more useful and more purposeful. I loved looking at art in all types of medias but I wanted to make something with my hands that could be more functional. My mother was a heavy influence on my decision to lean towards interior design and furniture design. watching her build our house, in korea, from the ground up. Her vision from the exterior to the interior, watching her see this home she envisioned evolving from materials to a home was what inspired me.

I do not have a personal design studio so I use all the resources around me that I can. My school's workshop, the tech shop in my home city, my garage anywhere and any space I can use I use it, but I like to be surrounded by other creative people and artist, they all help me push myself to succeed and inspire me.

It's simple; design is art and functionality put together. something that you can look at and enjoy something so beautiful but it is also functional. design is a way for me to communicate and idea. it's fun, its challenging, it excites me, it makes my heart move.

I had a lot of experience of designing an Interiors of homes. I really enjoyed designing since it's very intimate and focuses on details. Though I would like to design more of the furnitures. I really loved making my bench.

Wood, Metal, Glass. i love auto cad software, an idea going from my sketchbook into a software that brings it to closer to life.

I get inspired by other peoples designs. I also get inspired when I'm outside, the buildings, the sculptures, the furniture, the bridges, and natures.

It's hard to say which aspect I focus on more. I try to keep it 50/50 when it comes to the visual aspect and the functional aspect. I like to have a balance. but I have to say the conceptual aspect is what takes most of my focus. The very begning, the idea, the art, the start of a design

Excitement, peace, tranquility, its a mixed emotion of all things positive, I love it. I feel complete at the and when the project is complete.

Excitement, accomplished, rewarded, happiness, motivation to do more.

To create a design that lasts long where it can turn into a sustainable piece. Focus on functional Using a materials that are sustainable that helps environment.