My undergrad degree was digital animation in China. And then I went to Pratt Insitute for my master degree in Communication Design
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
My undergrad degree was digital animation in China. And then I went to Pratt Insitute for my master degree in Communication Design
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
I am a visual communication designer, who focuses on prints and digital. I believe when you have fun you did the right thing. I found graphic design is the really fun thing to do.
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
I got lucky to choose to become a graphic designer.
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
I do packaging and digital. I want to both.
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
Find your passion.
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
A good designer makes the pretty design, Great design make things work.
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
Telling a story, fixing a problem.
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
Good design can help people or company to solve the problem. Bad design can't.
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
I design for in-house design department to enhance sell. But if I have time I will design something for myself.
10What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
I want to design a wedding dress for myself in the future.
11What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
My secret is that I followed the golden rule: when you have fun, you did the right thing. After I done a project I always ask myself: Did I have fun? If not, I just strat over again still the good design born.
12Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
Jessica Walsh
13What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?
I don't have the favorite design yet.
14What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
My greatest design is the perfume book that I designed. It is the first time I put my passion into the design, and I win graphic design USA.
15How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
Always check out good work and ask why it is the good design.
16How do you define design, what is design for you?
The design is a way to solve the problem.
17What helped you to become a great designer?
A broken from my last relationship help me realize that I have the more important thing in my life to do.
18What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
Probably the language barrier. When I first year at Pratt Institute, I had the hard time to understand the class.
19How do you think designers should present their work?
I think this is great.
20What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
A dog dating app.
21What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
To become the famous designer and own my own studio.
22What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
To see more good work.
23How does design help create a better society?
Design can make the world look different, work differently.
24What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
I am working on more digital stuff. And thinking about future.
25Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
Dreemz, because it is my most creative project fro the past.
26What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
Give young designer more chance.
27Where do you think the design field is headed next?
To the digital world.
28How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
Couple weeks
29When you have a new design project, where do you start?
research.
30What is your life motto as a designer?
Never stay in comfortable zoom.
31Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
Design sets trend.
32What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
AI, PS, Indesign
33What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
My eyes and brain.
34What do you wish people to ask about your design?
Why do you want to do this design?
35When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
Why didn't I came up with this idea?
36Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
Have the same goal, and willing to cooperate. Yes, I believe.
37Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
How to be a graphic designer without losing your soul.
38How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
Learn new tech
39How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
Actually not, if you do hard work.
40What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
If black account a color. Place: New York City Season: spring.
Brand: Vera Wang
41What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
When clients love your work make me so happy. That is the great moment I can have as the designer.
42When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
Yes, My mom wants me to be quiet, then she can do something for her own, Until I start to the drawing, I became quiet. That how my mom found my thing.
43What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
Everything will be digital.
44Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
I am not that good to have fans. Just to love what you do, and be good at it.
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I was studying digital animation before I came to the U.S. After I got in Pratt Institute I fall in love with graphic design. The 2nd semester in Pratt, I switched my major to communication design MS program.
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 was studying digital animation before I came to the U.S. After I got in Pratt Institute I fall in love with graphic design. The 2nd semester in Pratt, I switched my major to communication design MS program. I believe when you have fun you did the right thing.
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
I am working for a plus size fashion company in-house design department.
03What is "design" for you?
To find a problem, and use design to solve it. Meanwhile, make it pretty if it possible.
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
Creative, elegant, looks simple, but not simple.
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
I don't have a favorite design, but if mentioned for 2016. I really like 2016 Dior yearbook cover design.
06What was the first thing you designed for a company?
An animation film. It was my first internship.
07What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
transparency, always give a pure and elegant feeling.
08When do you feel the most creative?
After I have done a lot of research, and deeply thinking.
09Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
Did I tell people a story?
10What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
exciting and having fun.
11What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
exciting and can't wait to show it to public.
12What makes a design successful?
functional, telling a story, solved a problem.
13When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
Does this work?
14From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Designers couldn't be selfish, we need to make our design work. We design thing not only because we like it, also because we need to make it work.
15How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
Must be creative and unique
16When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
It was 2016 New York Design week. Maybe next one will be A' design award's exhibition.
17Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
I would like to try different thing and to get the different experience from life. My life inspired me a lot.
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?
Most my work is about fashion branding and graphic design. I like the elegant and high-end style. I am good at typography and colors. You see my work here: https://xinyiyao.myportfolio.com/
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 living in New York City about 5 years. I like it. This is a great place for a designer. It always comes with pros, didn't see any cons.
20How do you work with companies?
We have weekly meeting with markrting people and make a sale plan.
21What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
The good design help to solve the problem, but to enhance sell also need to have a good business plan.
22Can you talk a little about your design process?
23What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
My computer, My pens, watercolors......
24Can you describe a day in your life?
Coffee in the morning read some design books and websites, go to work. Thinking, drawing, designing.
25Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Try to do not think it as work, have a fun, you will find your own place in this industry.
26From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Positive: Fun and I really can do something that I like for a living. Negative: there are a lot of talented designers out there, you need to always to learn new things to update yourself as the designer.
27What is your "golden rule" in design?
Never stay in comfortable zoom.
28What skills are most important for a designer?
Thinking differently. Be creative.
29Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
AI. PS. Indesign
30Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
Thinking it in the subway when I am on my way home, do it when you have the most time.
31How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
It really depends on the deadline, fast can be a month or couple of weeks. Slow can be years.
32What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
Why do you want to be a designer?
33What was your most important job experience?
The time when I interned in Vera Wang.
34Who are some of your clients?
Vera Wang, Miss USA, Perrier, Woman Within
35What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
The most freedom I can have. They allowed me to do something different.
36What are your future plans? What is next for you?
To sell Dreemz, make it in the real ice cream market.
37Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I develop my personal project by myself. But at work, I working with a team.
38Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
Yes, I am designing dogs dating app for the future.
39How can people contact you?
graphicdesignerxinyi@gmail.com
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