Summer Chang Hin Cheong

Specialized in Architecture Design.

Summer Chang Hin Cheong

About Summer Chang Hin Cheong

I am Summer Chang, a designer who bravely faces the change of life. My mission is to guide the owners correctly, to make them feel the importance of coexistence of life and design, and my vision is to improve the construction skill level in Malaysia. I have served many owners who have been deceived and no longer trust designers, and I think that even under non-profit circumstances, we must give correct consultation to owners. The eye is the lens that allows the brain to store good memories, so a good mood can affect our lives.

  • Winner of the A' Design Award.
  • Specialized in Architecture Design.
  • Original Design.
  • Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
  • All Designs
  • Architecture
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Interview with Summer Chang Hin Cheong

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?
After graduating from college, I did not work in interior design because of the opportunity, but chose to work in a restaurant. But there is still a dream of design in my heart. Under the opportunity, the owner of the Taiwan restaurant wanted to renovate a section of the dining areas, so I took the responsibility and got a good reputation. That's how I started my role as an amateur designer, until now I became the creative director. I think designers are magicians who can create a happy environment, so I have always wanted to be a designer.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
We are a design studio located in Johor, Malaysia, focusing on customer life more than design style, each work is based on awards, our dream is to reform and enhance the decoration culture in Malaysia.
What is "design" for you?
I don't think there is the best design, only the most suitable design. Beautiful things are one of the elements that affect people's mood, and design is the task to bring people happiness. The space planing is the key to the comfort of the house. The second is the collocation of colors and lights. I will consider the appropriate design theme at last.
What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I like the project which combination of architectural design and interior design.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
The storytelling interior design work is my favorite, which can bring people more thinking and enjoyment. It may also become the history of the future for people to look back on.
Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
During designing, I am most focus about people's way of life in different environments and at different times.
What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
The nature of the earth is the law of life, and no one can change it. Feeling nature is a kind of mood when I design.
What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
When my design is realized, it is no longer whether it makes money or not, but the feeling of seeing a baby born.
What makes a design successful?
All the people involved cooperate well, plus the design with stories.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Due to the construction of the environment and the use of building materials, the earth has been destroyed. As a designer, we must constantly learn more environmental protection construction technology to make our environment better.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
I think the field of design has evolved from color and decoration to the present. In the future, AI and Apps will have influence on the design work.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
The design inspiration of my work is from Chinese history and culture. I will go travel to stimulate my creativity. My sources of inspiration is the change and evolution of the humanities.
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?
I don't have a specific design style. My design is based on humanities and life. My design feature is to combine the environment with the customer's background story. My design method is to interview and take an in-depth look at the lives of customers.
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 Malaysia. The cultural heritage of Malaysia has a lot of influence on my design. Many kinds of wood suitable for the local climate can be found in Malaysia to match in the design.
How do you work with companies?
I only work with designers and construction teams with similar frequency, and I like to have meetings at the dinner table.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
I think companies must communicate more when applying for recruitment and understand the designers' thoughts on society and their personality. Companies should choose the designers those are studious and responsible.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
During the design process, I will stay at the construction site for a few hours to feel the changes of the whole environment at different times.
Can you describe a day in your life?
I wake up at 8 o'clock in the morning. Sort out the list of customers that need to be contacted that day. Visit the construction site after a meeting with the staff. I will chat with customers in the afternoon and learn more. I start my design work around 9 p.m.
Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
If you can bear hardships, don't be snub. Only by constantly learning can you make yourself better. Don't be proud of your achievements. Take advantage of your youth to think about your unique characteristics and keep learning from successful people.
From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Positive is that when our idea is recognized, we will have the motivation to move forward. Negativity is being blamed when we keep thinking about our customers.
What skills are most important for a designer?
It is most important to be good at communicating their needs with customers.
Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
AutoCAD, Photoshop, Pinterest, tape measure, computer, drawing board, camera
What was your most important job experience?
As a manager of a Taiwan restaurant, I learned how to build everything from scratch.
What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
I most enjoy the project which combination of architectural design and interior design. Be able to explore many people and things in the process, and have a great sense of achievement at the same time.
What are your future plans? What is next for you?
My future plan is to become a design consultant and design educator. At present, I have to make a brand of myself in the field of design in Malaysia.
Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I am develop my designs myself at present, recruit the team processing now.
Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
I am designing a charity education center for hypoevolutism children to learn and study now.

Extended Interview with Summer Chang Hin Cheong

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
After I graduated from college, I didn't work related to design because of the opportunity. But engaged in the catering industry, in an opportunity to renovate the restaurant, I got a good response, from then on I began my design career.
How did you become a designer?
When I was in high school, I volunteered to be a designer. Because I think it's a fruitful job to be able to turn an idea into a reality.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
I am engaged in interior design and architectural design. I would also like to try the interior design of yacht or bus.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
A good designer is responsible for completing a job. A great designer is to make the finished product influence the society or turn it into a valuable history.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
First of all, its practicality must be considered. Secondly, consider whether the materials and construction are environmentally friendly. Finally, whether the finished product of design is popular or not.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
Good design can be appreciated over and over again. Now is the time for packaging to attract attention. Good design can save a lot of advertising fee.
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
Communicate more and learn more about human feelings. My secret is to keep learning.
What is your biggest design work?
Those are so many designs I like that I don't know how to screen it.
Who is your favourite designer?
My greatest design is Heart By Tree, which is a house that breaks through a lot of things I've never done before.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
If we want others to like our design, we should respect other people's design first. Keep learning humbly.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
Design is an element that add on perfect to life and makes people feel better. I think design is a necessity of life.

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