Vincent Hsieh

Specialized in Interior Design.

Vincent Hsieh

About Vincent Hsieh

"HOAH!" this Chinese pronunciation means: Sure! It sounds like an effortless casual resply, is the most sincere promise HOAH Design make to their clients. By exploring the possibility of composition in design and space, each work is a pleasant surprise created by different elements and forms. We want users to be relaxed and find happiness in every space we created, even a little surprise to brighten up their life.

  • Winner of the A' Design Award.
  • Specialized in Interior Design.
  • Original Design.
  • Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
  • All Designs
  • Interior
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Interview with Vincent Hsieh

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?
Since I starting work, mostly engaged in residential interior design. I began to design commercial spaces five years ago. My boss was from the United States, where the culture is very different from that of Taiwan, years of experience working with my American boss inspires me a lot of original ideas. Feeling the aesthetic in space, I hope I can be a designer and create amazing works. Yes, I've been attracted to anything that has to do with aesthetic in my life since high school, especially architecture and interior design.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
HOAH Design Limited established in the Year 2020, founded by Vincent Hsieh and Muria Wu. "HOAH!" this Chinese pronunciation means: Sure! It sounds like an effortless casual reply, is the most sincere promise HOAH Design make to their clients. By exploring the possibility of composition in design and space, each work is a pleasant surprise created by different elements and forms. We want users to be relaxed and find happiness in every space we created, even a little surprise to brighten up their life.
What is "design" for you?
Without design and designers, the world would be monotonous and out of order.
What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I want users to feel happy and relaxed when they enter the space I create. If there is a little surprise, it would be even better.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
Fallingwater is a house designed by the architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 in the Laurel Highlands of southwest Pennsylvania, about 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. It is built partly over a waterfall. I admire the architect’s passion in the importance of interpenetrating exterior and interior spaces and the strong emphasis placed on harmony between man and nature. The boulders and trees of the original terrain are still preserved inside the building. From the appearance of the house, the interior design to all furnitures and even tablewares, all completed by the architect - incredible comprehensive design ability.
What was the first thing you designed for a company?
HOAH Design Limited's company logo, was designed by me and the other founder, Muria Wu.
What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
Natural materials, metal wood cement. My most commonly used platform is Pinterest.
When do you feel the most creative?
When encountering composition in design: A finished product that combines different elements and shapes to take on a new look, it always amazes me every time.
What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
enjoyment, I think being forced to design can be a very hard thing, both physically and psychologically: I think design is my instinct, and I'm lucky to be able to use my instinct as a profession and enjoy it.
What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
A finished product that combines different elements and shapes to take on a new look, it always amazes me every time.
What makes a design successful?
3 elements makes a design successful: Attentive, patient, persistent. Attentive: Carefully attending to every detail; Patient: Think patiently and deal with everything that feels impossible; Persistent: Stick to the first two elements on every aspect.
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
The coordination of material and space attributes, the control of shaping proportion, and the uniqueness of design style.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
To create order in chaos while inspire imagination in an aesthetic way.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
Environmental protection and material sustainability will be increasingly emphasised in the future of design.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
Accumulated experience in life. When interacting with clients, you will naturally feel the aura presented by them. It’s amazing. I have no idea when I start having this ability, to naturally capture the material and atmosphere suitable for my clients. Surprisingly, I have the same feeling when choosing building materials, I also feel that the materials are also interacting with me their preferred way to be presented.
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. Our cultural heritage not so affected to nowadays interior design. The salary ratio of construction personnel in the field of interior design in Taiwan is not that high, while the technology is very professional, therefore, most of the design ideas has the opportunity to be implemented, which is a good thing for both designers and owners. However, because of this, most designs rely too much on construction workers, and resources of furniture and hardware accessories supply will be relatively lacking.
How do you work with companies?
I often encourage companies to speak their minds boldly and trust
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
Companies can speak their minds boldly when cooperating with designers. Companies should select designers who are careful and patient, willing to listen, patiently communicate, and willing to try.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
1. Measure the site and create a floorplan of it. 2. Communicate with the site-owner about the desired direction. 3. Refer to the information given by the owner, as well as your own understanding and imagination of the site after walking through the site, and try to implement it on the drawing. This stage will be repeated many times. 4. Find building materials to confirm the space for building materials to play in this design, it is possible to adjust the design according to the building materials; 5. Confirm with the owner. 6. After construction start, go through each stage on site to confirm the construction progress, and simultaneously confirm whether there are any details that have not been noticed in the design, and whether there are any areas that need to be improved until completion.
From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
The positives are we need to be curious about a lot of things, especially the everlasting passion and execution; the negatives is that being everlasting positive can sometimes be tiring
What is your "golden rule" in design?
3 elements makes a design successful: Attentive, patient, persistent. Attentive: Carefully attending to every detail; Patient: Think patiently and deal with everything that feels impossible; Persistent: Stick to the first two elements on every aspect.
Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
Design is indeed a very time-consuming work, so it can only be integrated into life.
What was your most important job experience?
Working with my American boss for five years. he was from the United States, where the culture is very different from that of Taiwan, years of experience working with my American boss inspires me a lot of original ideas.
What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
When encountering composition in design: A finished product that combines different elements and shapes to take on a new look, it always amazes me every time.
What are your future plans? What is next for you?
Expand our company's business scope to include architectural and visual design, to achieve complete brand building, which help to develop a complete talent cultivation mechanism within the company. Our next step is talent development and cultivation.
How can people contact you?
Please contact me through email: hoah.design@gmail.com or through instagram id: hoah.design

Designer of the Day Interview with Vincent Hsieh

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
Since I starting work, mostly engaged in residential interior design. I began to design commercial spaces five years ago. My boss was from the United States, where the culture is very different from that of Taiwan, years of experience working with my American boss inspires me a lot of original ideas.
How did you become a designer?
Having strong feeling in aesthetic in space, I hope I can be a designer and create amazing works. Yes, I've been attracted to anything that has to do with aesthetic in my life since high school, especially architecture and interior design.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
The use of materials and the recreation of space. I was inspired by accumulated experience in life. When interacting with clients, you will naturally feel the aura presented by them. It’s amazing. I have no idea when I start having this ability, to naturally capture the material and atmosphere suitable for my clients. Surprisingly, I have the same feeling when choosing building materials, I also feel that the materials are also interacting with me their preferred way to be presented.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
When encountering composition in design: A finished product that combines different elements and shapes to take on a new look, it always amazes me every time.
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
Having strong feeling in aesthetic in space, I hope I can be a designer and create amazing works. Yes, I've been attracted to anything that has to do with aesthetic in my life since high school, especially architecture and interior design.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
Our plan is to expand our company's business scope to include architectural and visual design, to achieve complete brand building, which help to develop a complete talent cultivation mechanism within the company. Our next step is talent development and cultivation.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
be careful and patient, willing to listen, patiently communicate, and willing to try.
What is your day to day look like?
Think > decision making > empty myself > go to bed. Design is indeed a very time-consuming work, so it can only be integrated into life.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
My most commonly used platform is Pinterest. Design trends is very minor when compare with the coordination of material and space attributes, the control of shaping proportion, and the uniqueness of design style.
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
The coordination of material and space attributes, the control of shaping proportion, and the uniqueness of design style.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
I want users to feel happy and relaxed when they enter the space I create. If there is a little surprise, it would be even better. I always know the design is ready by reading the face of the user when looking at the design.
Who is your favourite designer?
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Fallingwater is a house designed by the architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 in the Laurel Highlands of southwest Pennsylvania, about 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. It is built partly over a waterfall. I admire the architect’s passion in the importance of interpenetrating exterior and interior spaces and the strong emphasis placed on harmony between man and nature. The boulders and trees of the original terrain are still preserved inside the building. From the appearance of the house, the interior design to all furnitures and even tablewares, all completed by the architect - incredible comprehensive design ability.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
I live in Taiwan. Our cultural heritage not so affected to nowadays interior design. The salary ratio of construction personnel in the field of interior design in Taiwan is not that high, while the technology is very professional, therefore, most of the design ideas has the opportunity to be implemented, which is a good thing for both designers and owners. However, because of this, most designs rely too much on construction workers, and resources of furniture and hardware accessories supply will be relatively lacking.
Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
3 elements makes a design successful: Attentive, patient, persistent. Attentive: Carefully attending to every detail; Patient: Think patiently and deal with everything that feels impossible; Persistent: Stick to the first two elements on every aspect.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
Designer is responsible to create order in chaos while inspire imagination in an aesthetic way. Without design and designers, the world would be monotonous and out of order. 

What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
The positives are we need to be curious about a lot of things, especially the everlasting passion and execution; the negatives is that being everlasting positive can sometimes be tiring

Extended Interview with Vincent Hsieh

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
Since I starting work, mostly engaged in residential interior design. I began to design commercial spaces five years ago. My boss was from the United States, where the culture is very different from that of Taiwan, years of experience working with my American boss inspires me a lot of original ideas.
How did you become a designer?
Having strong feelings towards the aesthetic in space, I hope I can be a designer and create amazing works. Yes, I've been attracted to anything that has to do with aesthetic in my life since high school, especially architecture and interior design.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
I think being forced to design can be a very hard thing, both physically and psychologically: I think design is my instinct, and I'm lucky to be able to use my instinct as a profession and enjoy it.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
When encountering composition in design: A finished product that combines different elements and shapes to take on a new look, it always amazes me every time.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
3 elements makes a great designer: Attentive, patient, persistent. Attentive: Carefully attending to every detail; Patient: Think patiently and deal with everything that feels impossible; Persistent: Stick to the first two elements on every aspect.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
The coordination of material and space attributes, the control of shaping proportion, and the uniqueness of design style.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
Design is to create order in chaos while inspire imagination in an aesthetic way. Without design and designers, the world would be monotonous and out of order.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
every project can be a dream project, depends on the communication and effort you spend.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s passion in the importance of interpenetrating exterior and interior spaces and the strong emphasis placed on harmony between man and nature.
What is your biggest design work?
Fallingwater is a house designed by the architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 in the Laurel Highlands of southwest Pennsylvania, about 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. It is built partly over a waterfall. The boulders and trees of the original terrain are still preserved inside the building. From the appearance of the house, the interior design to all furnitures and even tablewares, all completed by the architect - incredible comprehensive design ability.
Who is your favourite designer?
Gum gum green garden is one of my greatest design by far. We've been trapped during pandemic and long for a trip. Thus setting a scene of tropical beach in this city centre restaurant is our biggest goal. Using aged woods and real coral sand, magically bring diners into a vacation experience. This basement restaurant is divided into five zones: lounge in the sand, island beach bar, rock cave dinning, garden cafe and jungle seat box, allowing returned customers to enjoy different atmosphere every time they dine in. Equipped with massive projection screen, sound systems and lighting combination, set the perfect stage for PR events and live parties.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
Accumulated experience in life. Start every design process by thinking and observing.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
Design is to create order in chaos while inspire imagination in an aesthetic way. Without design and designers, the world would be monotonous and out of order.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
The another founder of HOAH Design Limited, who is also my wife, Muria Wu.

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