Pei Hau Huang

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 have always wanted to be a designer. I started from civil engineering in college and then studied design. To increase convenience and comfort yet keep environment-friendly, that is what motivates me.

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

We focus on the people since they’re the users. The concept of our studio is less is more.

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

Basically I like to design lots of things but the simplest the best.

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

As long as the design is thoroughly thought over, I appreciate design which has a great idea.

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

Let me talk about my company. The first thing I came up for the company was it’s name. Jia Jia in Chinese means “good”, the aim is to only present good design.

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

I like everything natural, especially wood. I’m also attracted to metal.

When do you feel the most creative?

When clients tell me their expectations, my brain can’t stop working.

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

In fact I believe the design field has no boundaries. In the future everything will be desgned.

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

My last exhibition was on 2016 in Taiwan. Hope my next exhibition to be held as soon as possible.

Where 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 life and the passion to make everything becoming better.

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?

Simplicity. Life is not easy and often complicate. The core of design should make people less stressful.

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 Taiwan. Surely my design is more or less influenced by the culture. The biggest challenge to be a designer here is that many people doesn’t know much about design and think it’s free.

How do you work with companies?

I work closely with my clients and always deliver the best outcome instead of just finish the task.

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

Companies should choose the designer with strong passion. Both parties should listen to each other and collaborate together.

Can you talk a little about your design process?

First of all I’ll understand the need of clients and then to create and realize. Meanwhile I’ll also remove the unnecessary parts.

Can you describe a day in your life?

I’m busy at overseeing construction sites, my studio, designing, meeting and recharging myself.

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

Being a designer, it’s hard to win the praise from everyone. However it also pushes you to grow constantly.

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

Nowadays there’re many resources on the internet, it’s also a good way to be inspired. Most of the time I prefer hand drawing and then use software such as Auotcad.

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

Designing indeed costs lots of time. When I start, sometimes I can’t stop. It’s very difficult.

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

It’s hard to say. Even when it’s done, I often want to revise it in order to make it better.

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

Everyone begins to be aware of safety nowadays so I’m often asked if it’s toxic free and environment-friendly.

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

Personally I do enjoy any forms of art because it can leverage our aesthetic.