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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Cocoon Architecture Ltd (CAL) for A’ Design Award and Competition. You can access the full profile of Cocoon Architecture Ltd 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?
CAL: We were local Hong Kong trained architects. My partner’s aesthetic perfection drives us from architects to designers.
FS: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
CAL: c o c o o n a r c h i t e c t u r e is a progressive architectural practice based in Hong Kong. Like cocoon incubates to become butterfly, the firm aims to incubate the client's ideas and delivers them into an architecture that fits. The practice works on residential, cultural and commercial projects, providing full professional consultancy services in architecture, master planning and interior design services. The design team has won numerous international awards including: Winner of the Young Architects, Award; 40 Under 40 Award; Perspective Award, etc. The projects had been exhibited at Hong Kong Art Center, DeTour and others places in Hong Kong and China.
FS: What is "design" for you?
CAL: Design is a way to see the world
FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
CAL: Projects with special site context
FS: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
CAL: a mansion by the sea with a wavy form and framed windows for seaview
FS: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
CAL: A Gypsy tent which was a fortune teller's shop
FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
CAL: we use local materials to match site specific context
FS: When do you feel the most creative?
CAL: during shower
FS: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
CAL: creating surprise from a practical architecture
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
CAL: panic
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
CAL: More panic
FS: What makes a design successful?
CAL: when users notice the surprise created
FS: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
CAL: A good design is here to surprise you, the bad one bores you
FS: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
CAL: architecture for people and mother earth are the basics
FS: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
CAL: AI aided design allowed designers to have greater choices
FS: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
CAL: Tokyo highrise exhibition at tsutaya book store at ginza
FS: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
CAL: design inspiration originates from daily life
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?
CAL: Hemingway's minimalism that no single element can be added or reduced
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?
CAL: Hong Kong, a seemingly rootless colonized city, yet chaotic and robust that allow multiculturalism and freedom
FS: How do you work with companies?
CAL: we try to know our clients and our clients shall try to trust us
FS: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
CAL: talk to the designers and choose one that you can communicate with
FS: Can you talk a little about your design process?
CAL: we start with early draft and refine and refine until satisfaction
FS: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
CAL: an egg white Muji kettle with a perfect integration with the charging base original Dyson fan with circular (circular only) air multiplier. A white cat with a hair like patch on the fore head
FS: Can you describe a day in your life?
CAL: start with a morning run and breakfast
FS: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
CAL: Go travel, widen the horizon and observe
FS: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
CAL: to change the world to a better place, though at a slow pace
FS: What is your "golden rule" in design?
CAL: draw the first line before you think too much
FS: What skills are most important for a designer?
CAL: Observation
FS: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
CAL: the website colossal keeps inspiring me
FS: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
CAL: at least some progress each day
FS: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
CAL: the progress continues until the project finishes
FS: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
CAL: Can you take it easier?
FS: What was your most important job experience?
CAL: as a resident architect on site equipped me with practical knowledge on construction
FS: Who are some of your clients?
CAL: Our clients find us when they are disappointed by other architects
FS: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
CAL: Projects with client’s understanding and trust.
FS: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
CAL: We would like to focus more on fabrication to match design intent
FS: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
CAL: we are design duo. I create drafts for my partner’s comments and refine. we step up until certain height met
FS: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
CAL: a mansion by the sea with a wavy form and framed windows for seaview
FS: How can people contact you?
CAL: info@cocoonarchitecture.com
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
CAL: Already exhausted after 39 questions!
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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