I would say I have about 8 years experience. In my past projects, I have worked with Samsung, Guerlain.etc. Now I am trying to go into the China market and find a new opportunity.Previously I was studying Interior…
01Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I would say I have about 8 years experience. In my past projects, I have worked with Samsung, Guerlain.etc. Now I am trying to go into the China market and find a new opportunity.Previously I was studying Interior design and decided to make a switch to industrial design after designing furniture.
02How did you become a designer?
It started with a poor academic records in school that I started doodling in class and found out that I enjoy creating something. It was an internal drive that after a drawing, i started to think how can i make it a model.So i went on deeper trying hard to understand spaces and architecture. in this process found out that I enjoy doing product design.
03What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
Sketching - Hand making - Software - critical thinkingthese 3 skills have to be matched with critical thinking, because the idea behind is more important.
04Which emotions do you feel when designing?
Fulfilling but always filled with frustrations. Exciting moments only come when you see that your idea works and you are moving forward to make it into a reality. Frustration is when you could not get things right and there are many external factors.
05What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
My Design Journey had been filled with ups and downs, it was filled with more disappointment. And I feel that able t accept that and try again the next day. That is something I feel that it has shaped me.
06What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
My current plan is to find new opportunities in the China market. my Future plans are to be flexible and come up with good designs that is timeless and can be adapted in any market, fit the end users, and learn how to be a great designer.
07What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
Try hard every day and believe in yourself.
08You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
Always be curious and open to ideas.
09What is your day to day look like?
Every morning come up with ideation and concepts, afternoon execute and test them out. Evening might be a good timing relax and expose to new things.
10How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
I think designers need to have personal style, following others might take aways my thinking process and thoughts. It is a good idea to look and get inspirations.
11How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
Good design is timeless and hidden.
12How do you decide if your design is ready?
sometimes I am very stubborn with my design, and kept pushing. After a few days or weeks, when i looked back and the work i created, I might have the persepctive that it was over done.Sometimes, in design I have to learn to let go.
13What is your biggest design work?
Cultiver handbag.
14Who is your favourite designer?
Jasper morrison.
15Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
Favourite city: hamburgi believe good design is needed in the society and it can change the users behaviour.
16Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
I have a mix of both, because I started out alone. With the crafts that i built, I worked with partners and test my crafts and find ways to refine it.
17What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
I've been finding non profit organizations to take my design solutions and upscale them. If oranges can be re-use, as bags, why do we have to use leather when it is damaging to the earth.
18What positive experiences you had when you attend the A' Design Award?
This platform allowed me to gain confidence and made me feel grateful for this opportunity
ڈیزائن لیجنڈ انٹرویو
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I would say I have about 8 years experience. In my past projects, I have worked with Samsung, Guerlain.etc. Now I am trying to go into the China market and find a new opportunity.Previously I was studying Interior…
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
I would say I have about 8 years experience. In my past projects, I have worked with Samsung, Guerlain.etc. Now I am trying to go into the China market and find a new opportunity.Previously I was studying Interior design and decided to make a switch to industrial design after designing furniture.
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
It started with a poor academic records in school that I started doodling in class and found out that I enjoy creating something. It was an internal drive that after a drawing, i started to think how can i make it a model.So i went on deeper trying hard to understand spaces and architecture. in this process found out that I enjoy doing product design.
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
It started with a poor academic records in school that I started doodling in class and found out that I enjoy creating something. It was an internal drive that after a drawing, i started to think how can i make it a model.So i went on deeper trying hard to understand spaces and architecture. in this process found out that I enjoy doing product design.
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
objects, i want to design larger objects, or even spaces
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
Try hard every day and believe in yourself.
Always be curious and open to ideas.
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
a great designer needs many years of experience and is very patient.
a good design is very passionate but needs to learn to be patient
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
Good design seems like it is not designed.
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
Good design is timeless and hidden.
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
spaces, interior
10What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
archietcture.
11What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
Sketching - Hand making - Software - critical thinkingthese 3 skills have to be matched with critical thinking, because the idea behind is more important.
12Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
Good design is timeless and hidden.
13What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?
Jasper morrison
14What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
Every morning come up with ideation and concepts, afternoon execute and test them out. Evening might be a good timing relax and expose to new things.
15How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
I think designers need to have personal style, following others might take aways my thinking process and thoughts. It is a good idea to look and get inspirations.
16How do you define design, what is design for you?
Good design is timeless and hidden.
17Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
sometimes I am very stubborn with my design, and kept pushing. After a few days or weeks, when i looked back and the work i created, I might have the persepctive that it was over done.Sometimes, in design I have to learn to let go.
18What helped you to become a great designer?
My Design Journey had been filled with ups and downs, it was filled with more disappointment. And I feel that able t accept that and try again the next day. That is something I feel that it has shaped me.
19What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
Fulfilling but always filled with frustrations. Exciting moments only come when you see that your idea works and you are moving forward to make it into a reality. Frustration is when you could not get things right and there are many external factors.
20How do you think designers should present their work?
with pride
21What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
My current plan is to find new opportunities in the China market. my Future plans are to be flexible and come up with good designs that is timeless and can be adapted in any market, fit the end users, and learn how to be a great designer.
22What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
My current plan is to find new opportunities in the China market. my Future plans are to be flexible and come up with good designs that is timeless and can be adapted in any market, fit the end users, and learn how to be a great designer.
23What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
learn to be humble
24How does design help create a better society?
improving lives, change users
25What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
designing glasses, improving lives
26Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
designing glasses
27What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
seamless interface.
28Where do you think the design field is headed next?
technology, AR MR VR
29Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
design set trends
30What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
sketch make.
31What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
important
32What do you wish people to ask about your design?
how is this possible?
33When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
that is a great idea.
34Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
yes, learn together
35Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
businessmen,
36Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
design thinking
37Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
creators, investors
38How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
need to learn to let go
39What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
no favourite color
40Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?
ambitious
41What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
ambitious
42When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
not at all
43What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
trends will always change, but designers need to adapt and be the first few ones to experiment
44Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
good design is timeless.
ڈیزائنر انٹرویو
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Previously I was studying Interior design and decided to make a switch to industrial design after designing furniture.I always wanted to be an artist, but I believed that to be a design, you sometimes have to be an…
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?
Previously I was studying Interior design and decided to make a switch to industrial design after designing furniture.I always wanted to be an artist, but I believed that to be a design, you sometimes have to be an artist.
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
I am working individually for my individual creation. Design studio, currently I am working on Tech wearables for AR glasses.
03What is "design" for you?
Design is an improvement of objects, service and interaction.
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I love designing sustainable design, green design, because you can be an artist in your creation.I do enjoyed designing tech products, because then I will understand the constraints and limitations
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
Timeless designs by jasper morrison.
06What was the first thing you designed for a company?
Tablewares, and table objects.
07What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
using low cost material to turn into something usable and looks premium.
08When do you feel the most creative?
Morning, when I feel that I can design as free as I wanted.
09Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
Percieved appearance of an object, how to find ways to change the impression of the object at the first glance.
10What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
Fulfilling but always filled with frustrations. Exciting moments only come when you see that your idea works and you are moving forward to make it into a reality. Frustration is when you could not get things right and there are many external factors.
11What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
excited because it is a new creation
12What makes a design successful?
timeless design.
13When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
functionality and whether the looks are unique
14From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
designers need to be humble and always look at the users instead of using design as an expressing piece.
15How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
Design focused more on the users and less on the personal style of the designer
16When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
Green product award, Last July 2017
17Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
Every morning come up with ideation and concepts, afternoon execute and test them out. Evening might be a good timing relax and expose to new things.
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?
Good design is timeless and hidden.sometimes I am very stubborn with my design, and kept pushing. After a few days or weeks, when i looked back and the work i created, I might have the persepctive that it was over done.Sometimes, in design I have to learn to let go.
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 stayed in singapore, but currently I moved to Beijing China, to find new opportunities. Culture plays a big part in the growth of a designer. Because the more a designer is exposed to new things, he will see different things.
20How do you work with companies?
I contribute with my Hands on skills and modelling on software.
21What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
go beyond looking for awards and achievement, because every designer is different.
22Can you talk a little about your design process?
I think designers need to have personal style, following others might take aways my thinking process and thoughts. It is a good idea to look and get inspirations.
23What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
chair, coffee machine, table, lamps and pens
24Can you describe a day in your life?
Every morning come up with ideation and concepts, afternoon execute and test them out. Evening might be a good timing relax and expose to new things.
25Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Try hard every day and believe in yourself.
26From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
designers need to learn to let go of personal styles to learn more about users and consumers.
27What is your "golden rule" in design?
Always be curious and open to ideas.
28What skills are most important for a designer?
Critical thinking
29Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
sketching, making and thinking
30Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
need to be flexible
31How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
sometimes months, some projects 1 year
32What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
how to make it better
33What was your most important job experience?
Always be curious and open to ideas.
34Who are some of your clients?
samsung, guerlain.etc
35What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
Crafttech
36What are your future plans? What is next for you?
My current plan is to find new opportunities in the China market. my Future plans are to be flexible and come up with good designs that is timeless and can be adapted in any market, fit the end users, and learn how to be a great designer.
37Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
I have a mix of both, because I started out alone. With the crafts that i built, I worked with partners and test my crafts and find ways to refine it.
38Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
AR glasses in progression
39How can people contact you?
my email, leungjiajun92@gmail.com
40Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
Good design is a pursuit of good lifestyle.Good does not mean that it is beautiful on the exterior, but it is thebalance of beauty on the exterior and interior.
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