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Hsianglin Tseng

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I graduated from Department of Communications Design, Shih Chien University. I have been painting a lot since I can remember. Additionally, my mom is a costume designer.

Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?

I graduated from Department of Communications Design, Shih Chien University. I have been painting a lot since I can remember. Additionally, my mom is a costume designer. All of this made me have a certain understanding of the material from an early age.

What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?

There are always many ideas I wanna to present to the world, it’s what led to where I am today.

What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?

I’m an illustrator and graphic designer.

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

Be more sensitive to the world.

What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?

Interviewees of “Freunde von Freunden”

What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?

Branding a life studio.

Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?

Yoshitomo Nara

What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?

The way I love the Ukiyo-e which is that by using the woodblock print and printing to describe the Edo period daily life. No matter the color or composition that all attract me.

What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?

My self-portrait. When I drew it, it was the most honest moment to myself.

If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?

Antiquities collector

How do you define design, what is design for you?

Solve problems and make better world

Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?

My family and my friends and people who meet in life.

What helped you to become a great designer?

Honestly self conversation.

What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?

Keep practicing and improve skills, such as convey the ideas I wanna express precisely.

How do you think designers should present their work?

When the designers start to present their work, their ideas can be convey to the world.

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

Not just be a designer.

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

Make works attract people.

How does design help create a better society?

Solve problems and bring good sense.

What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?

I’m preparing an illustration of book by using a lot of technique and subject that I have never done before.

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

Village Ghosts - Book Inside Illustration. That a subject I never done before, and it complete very well.

How long does it take you to finalize a design project?

A day to three month.

When you have a new design project, where do you start?

Most time I do some reference to clean the idea what I want then draw the sketch. Unless I have a clearly picture in my head, otherwise I will rest it for a while. Then change bit by bit when some idea pop out until it completed.

What is your life motto as a designer?

Be honest with yourself.

Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?

Design sets the trends.

What is the role of technology when you design?

The way to convey ideas.

What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?

Common Pencils、Sketch Book、Ipad、Apple Pencil、Adobe Photoshop、Adobe Illustrator

What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?

The way to convey ideas.

When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?

Visual design and material.

Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?

Yes, I believe in co-design.

Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?

People met in the life.

Which books you read had the most effect on your design?

Comic books.

How did you develop your skills as a master designer?

Keep learning new things and exposure to other fields.

Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?

Yoshitomo Nara, Kelly Beeman, Gosia, Matsumoto Taiyo….wow, too many

How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?

The feel of be recognition is very grateful.

What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?

Dark Green, Home, Omelet, Winter, Rugs, Chanel

Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?

Sometime I have to stand on the side of the road to upload files.

What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?

It is a very lucky thing for me to use creation to conversation with this world.

When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?

When I was seven, I knew what I want to live for it.

Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?

I’m an illustrator, living and working in Taipei, Taiwan.

Fascinated by the connection in space and human, and totally believe that "Who we are" is "How we lives".

In my life, I use my paper and pencil to communicate with the wold.

I hope my paintings can let people felt peace and quiet to listen the voice in their mind.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about me.

Puisano le Moetsi oa Moralo

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The way I love the Ukiyo-e which is that by using the woodblock print and printing to describe the Edo period daily life. No matter the color or composition that all attract me.

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 draw a lot since I was a child, naturally that lead me to become a designer.

What is "design" for you?

Solve problems and make better world.

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

Mostly illustration and graphic design.

What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?

The way I love the Ukiyo-e which is that by using the woodblock print and printing to describe the Edo period daily life. No matter the color or composition that all attract me.

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

Linen & pencil.

When do you feel the most creative?

Late night.

Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

Subject and emotion pass to aduience clearly.

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

Calmly, like outside the world.

What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?

Like giving birth to a child.

What makes a design successful?

Honest and truth.

When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?

I haven't held an exhibition yet, I hope to hold my first solo exhibition next year.

Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?

Most inspiration come from experience of life. Except read a lot of information, sometime allow myself to veg out a bit, but it’s not mean accurately doing nothing. More like exercise or play video games then make sure my mind flexible to face next “Eureka Moment”.

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?

More like rustic & emotional, I like to use ink or pencil to catch the slight emotional change. Environment also affects my style to keep some eastern element in it.

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, Taiwan is renowned for its fascinating blend of traditional and modern culture, apparently environment affects my style invisibly. It’s kind of help me to expansion my vision, but also the difficulty part is figure out what kind of style I wanna present the most.

Can you talk a little about your design process?

Most time I do some reference to clean the idea what I want then draw the sketch. Unless I have a clearly picture in my head, otherwise I will rest it for a while. Then change bit by bit when some idea pop out until it completed.

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

Rugs、Teapot、Sofa、Mask、Clothes

What is your "golden rule" in design?

Be honest to yourself.

Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?

Common Pencils、Sketch Book、Ipad、Apple Pencil、Adobe Photoshop、Adobe Illustrator

How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?

A day to three month.

What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?

Artist’s block

What was your most important job experience?

I was an intern at Jese Design Studio when I was a college student. I met some people there has encouraged me the most in my entire life, and we’re still close friends now.

Who are some of your clients?

McDonald’s

Simple Life Laboratory

Comedians workshop

53' Golden Bell Awards

Jese Design

What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?

Illustration book, because it can get exposure to other fields.

What are your future plans? What is next for you?

I would like try more style and material. Also, try to work in different fields.

Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?

I develop my designs myself.

Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?

I’m preparing an illustration of book by using a lot of technique and subject I never done before.

How can people contact you?

hsianglintseng@gmail.com

Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

I’m an illustrator, living and working in Taipei, Taiwan.

Fascinated by the connection in space and human, and totally believe that "Who we are" is "How we lives".

In my life, I use my paper and pencil to communicate with the wold.

I hope my paintings can let people felt peace and quiet to listen the voice in their mind.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about me.

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