Chien-Yuan Wang

Specialized in Interior Design.

Chien-Yuan Wang

About Chien-Yuan Wang

Nature is the origin of the culture. TOTEM Interior Design sticks to its faith in order to create a harmonious space with the conversation between culture and nature; ToTem keeps its promise to its clients and follows their initial intention. Having a conversation with people stimulates diverse thinking. TOTEM aims to provide vitality to space with an innovative and exquisite interpretation; besides, they try to integrate dreams, taste, profession, and uniqueness into the space for people to rest.

  • Winner of the A' Design Award.
  • Specialized in Interior Design.
  • Original Design.
  • Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
  • All Designs
  • Interior
Colors and the Origin Gym

Colors and the Origin Gym

Interior Design

Good Design Deserves Great Recognition

Nominate Your Work for the A' Design Award.

Sign-Up

Interview with Chien-Yuan Wang

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 a wide range of interests, which drives me to appreciate and enjoy art and motivates me to keep high enthusiasm toward all things. I’m not only an amateur artist but also an interior designer with a martial art background. I’ve always loved art; therefore, I’ve chosen to become am interior designer. I especially love to participate in charitable events, and was once the club director of Lions Clubs International. One of my paintings was also donated for charity at Art Revolution Taipei 2013.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
Nature, primitive and simplicity represent the start of humanities and cultures. Totem Design guards the essence of the original spirit by creating the aesthetic of space from conversations between humanity and nature, interpreting the liveliness of space and culture.
What is "design" for you?
It is about the conversations between humanity and nature and the harmony created through space. Let’s return to the starting point and dig deep into the conversation between human and space. Let’s view with different perspectives and lead life to walk into the path of beautiful harmony that consists of nature and delight.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
I like designs that are carried out naturally through constant innovations and inner conversations between one’s conscious and senses.
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
Any design that can enrich the substance of life, that allows you to accumulate both inner and outer energy is a good design.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
In the future, more emphasis will be put on environmental protection, changing lifestyles and cultures which lead to the interweave and integration of various fields
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
Thinking from a Buddhist perspective, creating canvas paintings, learning martial arts and charity events are all things that inspired me, for thinking determines everything, art fulfills life, martial arts strengthen your health and charity events are accesses to service.
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 tend to utilize the creating model of oil painting to make organization. For instance, I include all elements such as color, shade, texture, line and structures to compose the melody of design. I mix and match all elements to create a sketch of a painting, and that’s my style and characteristics.
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?
Taiwan is a country that breeds energy. It has developed so far from the period of Dutch occupation, when Zheng ChengGong first arrived Taiwan; from Ching dynasty to the democracy Taiwan we recognize today. Taiwan’s rich energy in historical development clashes the land with great spirit that inspires many designs.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
I start thinking from a dot, then it will extend to a line and expand into a surface. Then it will clash, stimulate, overlap, accumulate and eventually retroact onto space. Everything starts from simplicity to complex then complex back to simplicity. In the end the most exquisite part stays.
Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Be confident about your design, gain energy from different perspectives that will intrigue your conscious and sensation. Don’t worry too much about the reputation of your project. Instead, you should consistantly enrich your knowledge about humanity and arts to lay the groundwork for good creation. I suggest people to approach all kinds of art to cultivate connoisseurship and elevate your own temperament. Designers’ own depth and how they feel about beauty can give their projects liveliness and spirituality, and continue to carry out conversations with people through their projects.

Extended Interview with Chien-Yuan Wang

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
Design comes from art - oil painting/(Fu Jen Catholic University-Department of Business Administration)(Hwa Hsia University of Techonology-Mechanical Department)
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
Promote people's hearts to be better/ Sincerity, kindness, and beauty are investments that promote a better world
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
Starting from the original heart, resonating beautiful frequencies with relevant people, things, and things - generating design energy
What is your biggest design work?
おてらおやつクラブ，Otera Oyatsu Club / Promote social beauty
Who is your favourite designer?
Beauty of Nordic Dawn / Doctors and patients jointly create beautiful medical effects through designed space
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
Learn more about the culture of your region and learn about art / Art Revolution Taipei, A.R.T. 2013-(charity program/Celebrity Charity)
Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
Enterprise management project personnel / Integration of resources-Create enterprise and social beauty
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
Design is to serve human beings, and service value is creating beauty
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
My wife, there is no doubt, she is not only my wife , but also a good partner in my work.

Stay Updated with Latest Design News

By clicking Sign-Up, you are opting to receive promotional emails from A' Design Awards, World Design Rankings, World Design Consortium and Designers.Org You can update your preferences or unsubscribe any time.

You are now at the right step

Join Designers.org & Start Promoting Your Design Worldwide.

Create an Account