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Interview with Yu-Wen Chiu (Vita) |
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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Yu-Wen Chiu (Vita) (YC) for A’ Design Award and Competition. You can access the full profile of Yu-Wen Chiu (Vita) by clicking here.
FS: 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?
YC: I have engaged in interior design since I was eighteen.I have interior bachelor's degree,and architecture Master's degree.This is my job and I am really interested in.
FS: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
YC: Our company has three branches,one in Taipei,Taiwan;one in Kaohsiung,Taiwan;one in Beijing,China.We design interior,architecture,and furniture.
FS: What is "design" for you?
YC: design is complete the dreams of the clients.
FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
YC: we like everything.
FS: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
YC: As a designer, I like every style.To make every design precision is my favorite design.
FS: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
YC: A chair.
FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
YC: Natural material,stone and wood.
FS: When do you feel the most creative?
YC: Reading.
FS: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
YC: Integrity and requires of clients.
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
YC: peaceful.
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
YC: peaceful.
FS: What makes a design successful?
YC: Integrity.
FS: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
YC: First image.
FS: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
YC: To make people and earth, life and growth in nature.
FS: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
YC: Design goes by fashion.Classic is never out of fashion.
FS: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
YC: none.
FS: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
YC: Reading and travel.
FS: 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?
YC: Low profile but quality.
FS: 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?
YC: I live in Taiwan.
FS: How do you work with companies?
YC: Case by case.
FS: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
YC: Trust your designer.
FS: Can you talk a little about your design process?
YC: Case by case.Every design has different process.
FS: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
YC: Kitchen,sofa,chair,bookcase,fitting room
FS: Can you describe a day in your life?
YC: I work almost all day,sometime I work in the office,sometime on the plane,sometime at home.
FS: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
YC: work hard,enjoy your life.
FS: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
YC: Find your own way,everything is positive.
FS: What is your "golden rule" in design?
YC: Classic is never out of fashion.
FS: What skills are most important for a designer?
YC: passion.
FS: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
YC: Brain and computers.
FS: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
YC: Enjoy my life.
FS: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
YC: From a week to a month.
FS: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
YC: What will my home look like?
FS: What was your most important job experience?
YC: Every job is important.
FS: Who are some of your clients?
YC: Anyone needs to hire an interior designer.
FS: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
YC: I enjoy every type of design.A good designer hsa to like every types of design.
FS: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
YC: I would like to do designs to the world.
FS: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
YC: Usually I develop by myself.
FS: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
YC: none.
FS: How can people contact you?
YC: website:www.yuan-king.com
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
YC: none
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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