I majored in design,and got my master’s degree through the Advanced Program for Architectural Engineering and Design of Tsinghua University.
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
I majored in design,and got my master’s degree through the Advanced Program for Architectural Engineering and Design of Tsinghua University.
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
The love for nature and life,and passion for my major make who I am. Nature,simplicity are always my design concept.
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
I like drawing since I was a young girl and I am always thinking of being a great designer one day.
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
The demand and consideration of human's behavior and mind,making sure the landing and achievement of function and details in the space.
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
To focus more on nature andl life,which are usually the source of great works.
Stick on to what you love and try your utmost to every small work with perseverance and practice.
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
A good designer just produce good works,but great designer also inspires others and think of contributing to society as a whole.
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
The demand and consideration of human's behavior and mind,making sure the landing and achievement of function and details in the space.
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
Everything originates from nature and should be higher than nature,what I usually consider is the value of good design is to leave blankness for viewers to imagine.
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
I would like focus more on interior design and will pursue the creation on human and object.
10What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
The creation on human and object.
11What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
Nature and simplicity for design.A peaceful,tranquil and passionate mind when you are creating.
12Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
Kengo Kuma is my favorite master,who is a prominent Japanese architect.
13What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?
I like each of my work,due to they are the remarks of my devotion, progress and achievement in design.
14What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
Every of them.
Respect to nature.
15How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
Continuous study,participation of various competitions.
16If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
I may choose to be an Art teacher.
17How do you define design, what is design for you?
Design originates from nature,life and should be higher than both of them.
18Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
My families,co-workers and myself.
19What helped you to become a great designer?
Passion for design and respect to life.
20What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
To focus on your own thought and do not follow the trend blindly to produce unique work.
21How do you think designers should present their work?
Trough many ways, like art gallery,exhibition etc.
22What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
To participate in various design competitions and to have my own exhibition.
23What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
To be a great designer like Le Corbusier.
24What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
Creative,not dull work.
25How does design help create a better society?
To simplify complicated things and beautify dull works.
26What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
My passionate co-workers.
27Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
Each of my works.
28What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
More possibilities in various fields combination.
29Where do you think the design field is headed next?
Technology will be used more in design to inspire us more.Still it should be nature-oriented.
30How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
It varies from case to case.Several days to half a year.
31When you have a new design project, where do you start?
It varies from case to case.
32What is your life motto as a designer?
Simplicity and creativiness.
33Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
The two are influenced by each other.
34What is the role of technology when you design?
It acts as to add the finishing touch.
35What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
Sketch-up.
36What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
Indispensible.
37What do you wish people to ask about your design?
How do I make it unique to others?
38When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
What can I get from it and put it in my works.
39Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
Le Corbusier and Kengo Kuma
40Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
Families,customers.
41How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
Through self-study and competition.
42Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
Le Corbusier and Kengo Kuma
43How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
It is a great opportunity for me to improve in design.
44What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
white,spring.
45What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
To encourage myself ever since I get up per day.
46When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
Yes,for sure.
47What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
Hard to say,but everything would be prettier than now.
48Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
Learn my design inspiration.
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I majored in design,and got my master’s degree through the Advanced Program for Architectural Engineering and Design of Tsinghua University.The love for nature and life,and passion for my major make who I am.
01Could 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 majored in design,and got my master’s degree through the Advanced Program for Architectural Engineering and Design of Tsinghua University.The love for nature and life,and passion for my major make who I am.
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
Zhengzhou Zhuxiang Architectural Decoration Design Co., Ltd,which is dedicated to provide space design and supporting display design to commercial investors and individual clients and focus on the space design and research on finished house design concerning the real estate.Design scope: real estate (sales center, club, public space, business space, showrooms of roughcast and deluxe rooms, finished house); commercial investors and individual clients (hotel, food & beverage, commercial space, club, individual custom-made); integration of display design and supporting. Zhuxiang Design Agency has registered two design companies namely Hong Kong Zhuxiang and Zhengzhou Zhuxiang, owning two original display design brands namely “Benmo” and “Zhongjian”; we focus on the R& D of original design products, and act as an agent for internationally famous furniture and light fittings, and provide supporting service for various space designs.We own a great number of design elites full of spirits of craftsmen, starting from clients’ resident experience, we provide various product design and consultancy, and focus on the design and research of finished houses on the basis of behaviors and spirits of clients in the daily life; and obtain many design awards at home and aboard in the past years, own outstanding international partners and strategic alliances supporting each other. Our team aims at researches on the space value and creates more added values through design so as to maximize the design value.
03What is "design" for you?
Nature,simplicity are always my design concept.
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
Design inspiration originates from illumination of nature.
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
Something simple but practical and thoughtful.
06What was the first thing you designed for a company?
Currently, the accelerating pace of life makes city naturally cuts off from nature and high-skyscrapers.What I intend to do is to highlight space atmosphere through natural elements,trying to evoke human's yearning and demand for nature.
07What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
Chinese style,like dyed silk fabrics, creamy white embroidery wall hangings, coppery metal plate,dyeing wood with bronze mist, (white, gray) granite, bamboo.
08When do you feel the most creative?
When I can gradually meet the demand and take consideration of human's behavior and mind,making sure the landing and achievement of function and details in the space.
09Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
Nature and simplicity.
10What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
Peaceful,tranquil and passionate.
11What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
Sense of achievement and satisfaction.
12What makes a design successful?
Abundant materials and advertisements seen everywhere have tied all people to the commerce, as a result, we are confused of the true life. As far as the showroom, the program acts in an opposite way, instead of daily encumbrance, and returns to the nature just as it should be.
13When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
The demand and consideration of human's behavior and mind,making sure the landing and achievement of function and details in the space.
14From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
To simplify complicated designs and beautify dull works.
15How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
Technology will be used more in design to inspire us more.Still it should be nature-oriented.
16When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
I do wish to have my own exhibition.
17Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
Design inspiration originates from illumination of nature.
18How 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?
Everything originates from nature and should be higher than nature,what I usually consider is to leave blankness for viewers to imagine.
19Where 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 am currently living in Henan.As one of the four ancient civilizations,China has long history and creates many splendid cultures.The ancient culture once had great influence on the me.Painting,clothing and architecture have many things in common.And each kind of cultural form contains numerous intentions.What I still have to explore is the perfect combination of Chinese culture,nature and customers' expectation.
20How do you work with companies?
Being an enthusiastic inspirer,harder worker and also to work in a team.
21What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
Leaving room for designers to put their imagination,ability into full play,blame less,encourage more.
Stick on to their own insights but accept advisable suggestions.
22Can you talk a little about your design process?
The cooperation between stuff providers and constructors should be more smoothly and effectively in later work completion.
23What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
pencil，whiteboard ，gouache paint
24Can you describe a day in your life?
Drawing,enjoying latest design works from magzines, doing sports,listening to music,watching film,meeting friends.
25Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
To focus more on nature andl life,which are usually the source of great works.
Stick on to what you love and try your utmost to every small work with perseverance and practice.
26From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Always can creat novel but practical design is demanding.
27What is your "golden rule" in design?
Illumination of nature,simplicity.
28What skills are most important for a designer?
To focus on your own thought,and do not follow the trend blindly.
29Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
pencil,drawing board
30Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
To splite it smartly and to set a main task per day.
31How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
It varies from case to case.Several days to half a year.
32What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
Novel but practical design.
33What was your most important job experience?
To participate in various design competitions.
34What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
Chinese Style.
35What are your future plans? What is next for you?
I wish this competition will continuously inspires me more and to produce better works for society as a whole.
To have my own exhibition.
36Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
Of course.
37Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
No,thanks.
38How can people contact you?
You can search our company's website via http://www.bddhk.com,or email me via bd761@126.com, or contact me through +86037166616761
39Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
No,thanks.
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