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Interview with King Him Ho |
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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer King Him Ho (KHH) for A’ Design Award and Competition. You can access the full profile of King Him Ho 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?
KHH: I am a Product Design student currently studying at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
FS: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
KHH: N/A
FS: What is "design" for you?
KHH: Design solves the problem in a fantastic way.
FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
KHH: Furniture and lighting fixtures.
FS: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
KHH: N/A
FS: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
KHH: N/A
FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
KHH: My favorite material is oak wood.
FS: When do you feel the most creative?
KHH: Taking a walk in the park.
FS: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
KHH: The root of a problem and its solution.
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
KHH: Sometimes frustrated and excited.
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
KHH: Thrilled
FS: What makes a design successful?
KHH: Proposing an innovative solution in an aesthetic way.
FS: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
KHH: The problem and its solution.
FS: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
KHH: N/A
FS: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
KHH: AI-assisting design is emerging.
FS: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
KHH: N/A
FS: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
KHH: Usually inspired by nature.
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?
KHH: Natural and spontaneous design style.
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?
KHH: Hong Kong. The mix of Eastern and Western styles has given me much inspiration.
FS: How do you work with companies?
KHH: N/A
FS: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
KHH: N/A
FS: Can you talk a little about your design process?
KHH: Starting from a broad scope of a problem and then narrowing it down to small details.
FS: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
KHH: N/A
FS: Can you describe a day in your life?
KHH: N/A
FS: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
KHH: Try out more.
FS: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
KHH: N/A
FS: What is your "golden rule" in design?
KHH: The only thing that does not change is change itself.
FS: What skills are most important for a designer?
KHH: Humble, openness, and team player.
FS: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
KHH: Solidworks, Rhino, and Keyshot.
FS: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
KHH: If the design process is stuck then I usually go to the gym to take a break.
FS: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
KHH: Usually 10 – 13 weeks.
FS: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
KHH: N/A
FS: What was your most important job experience?
KHH: N/A
FS: Who are some of your clients?
KHH: N/A
FS: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
KHH: 35.Working with wood because the process of zero to one is good.
FS: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
KHH: Preparing for the final year project.
FS: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
KHH: Can be both of them.
FS: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
KHH: N/A
FS: How can people contact you?
KHH: For my email: 20056799d@connect.polyu.hk
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
KHH: N/A
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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