Hsianglin Tseng

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Hsianglin Tseng

About Hsianglin Tseng

Hsianglin Tseng is an illustrator, living and working in Taipei, Taiwan currently. Fascinated by the connection in space and human, and totally believe that "Who we are" is "How we lives". In her life, she uses her paper and pencil to communicate with the wold. She hopes her painting can let people felt peace and quiet to listen the voice in their mind.

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Interview with Hsianglin Tseng

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 draw a lot since I was a child, naturally that lead me to become a designer.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
The way I love the Ukiyo-e which is that by using the woodblock print and printing to describe the Edo period daily life. No matter the color or composition that all attract me.
When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
I haven't held an exhibition yet, I hope to hold my first solo exhibition next year.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
Most inspiration come from experience of life. Except read a lot of information, sometime allow myself to veg out a bit, but it’s not mean accurately doing nothing. More like exercise or play video games then make sure my mind flexible to face next “Eureka Moment”.
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?
More like rustic & emotional, I like to use ink or pencil to catch the slight emotional change. Environment also affects my style to keep some eastern element in it.
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, Taiwan is renowned for its fascinating blend of traditional and modern culture, apparently environment affects my style invisibly. It’s kind of help me to expansion my vision, but also the difficulty part is figure out what kind of style I wanna present the most.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
Most time I do some reference to clean the idea what I want then draw the sketch. Unless I have a clearly picture in my head, otherwise I will rest it for a while. Then change bit by bit when some idea pop out until it completed.
Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
Common Pencils、Sketch Book、Ipad、Apple Pencil、Adobe Photoshop、Adobe Illustrator
What was your most important job experience?
I was an intern at Jese Design Studio when I was a college student. I met some people there has encouraged me the most in my entire life, and we’re still close friends now.
Who are some of your clients?
McDonald’s Simple Life Laboratory Comedians workshop 53' Golden Bell Awards Jese Design
What are your future plans? What is next for you?
I would like try more style and material. Also, try to work in different fields.
Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
I’m preparing an illustration of book by using a lot of technique and subject I never done before.
Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
I’m an illustrator, living and working in Taipei, Taiwan. Fascinated by the connection in space and human, and totally believe that "Who we are" is "How we lives". In my life, I use my paper and pencil to communicate with the wold. I hope my paintings can let people felt peace and quiet to listen the voice in their mind. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about me.

Extended Interview with Hsianglin Tseng

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I graduated from Department of Communications Design, Shih Chien University. I have been painting a lot since I can remember. Additionally, my mom is a costume designer. All of this made me have a certain understanding of the material from an early age.
How did you become a designer?
There are always many ideas I wanna to present to the world, it’s what led to where I am today.
What is your biggest design work?
The way I love the Ukiyo-e which is that by using the woodblock print and printing to describe the Edo period daily life. No matter the color or composition that all attract me.
Who is your favourite designer?
My self-portrait. When I drew it, it was the most honest moment to myself.

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