Designer Interview

Interview with Don Lin at Tuesday 15th of April 2014

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?
DL: When I was a kid, I keep thinking that design can change the world and until now I still insist design is essential

FS: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
DL: Fun

FS: What is "design" for you?
DL: Design is an influences/ trend/ discovery. Scientist create miracles; we designer create life.

FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
DL: Anything relate to interior space

FS: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
DL: My own house. A designer's house will never be perfect.

FS: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
DL: A 4-room flat that is totally re-using all furnitures and tiles. The challenge is how to make it unique?

FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
DL: Wood

FS: When do you feel the most creative?
DL: When there's a challenge.

FS: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
DL: Walls. To deco wall is simple but to transform wall into tailored function is something I'm more driven.

FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
DL: A taste of passion/ joyful

FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
DL: A mother thanks the doctor who saves her son's life. What the doctor feel???

FS: What makes a design successful?
DL: Never give up on design, believe in yourself

FS: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
DL: If the design enable me to pause for a moment of thinking, this is a good design.

FS: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
DL: I think is like an Ice age world slowly become the starwar city

FS: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
DL: Graduation show.

FS: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
DL: My inspiration come from the corner edge of a place/ object/ building/ graphic or even human. Every corner tells you different story and gives you different evolution.

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?
DL: A art of linework, intimacy and towards coherence. Every design start from a line, how you reveal the beauty of it; is depending on how you define it. When a line is being drawn across another; do you see "A cross" or "coherence"? My expectation is to reveal the primitive of its charactor.

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?
DL: City of hectic; Singapore. The world is evolving as well as the country and I strongly believe today creation is tomorrow trend.
Personally design is a slow process whereas less recognisation in the world. All people think is monetary benefit.

FS: How do you work with companies?
DL: In my mind, I work for myself and not the companies. This is where you improve.

FS: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
DL: A good exposure on how designer think differently. Depending how the companies appreciate the designer.

FS: Can you talk a little about your design process?
DL: Firstly digest the pot of requirement.
Give a thought, how this project could bring out a sense of character in concept?
Sketch out whatever in your mind.
Develop this idea.
Process it in your art work/ 3D/ mock-up.
Package your presentation creavtively.
Finally present to you client.

FS: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
DL: Iphone, toys, chair,

FS: Can you describe a day in your life?
DL: I would start out with a cup of tea to re-boot my mind. Thereafter.........

FS: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
DL: I always believe junior should respect the senior whereas the senior must teach the junior

FS: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
DL: Positively designers are one person to be attitude. Negatively the process is long and tough.

FS: What is your "golden rule" in design?
DL: Effort effort effort

FS: What skills are most important for a designer?
DL: Understand your own style

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

FS: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
DL: I can't, designing really devoured times.

FS: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
DL: 1-2 weeks

FS: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
DL: Why do you want to be designer than trader or stock broker?

FS: What was your most important job experience?
DL: Every job is a different exposure which certainly create different character in it.

FS: Who are some of your clients?
DL: Clients that apreciates my design will look for me.

FS: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
DL: Sketching & researching because it gives you a sense of exploration

FS: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
DL: Hope to share my designs to the world. Take part more competitions

FS: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
DL: I strongly believe in teamwork

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

FS: How can people contact you?
DL: My Iphone

FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.

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FS: Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
DL: As an interior designer, I see every space as a canvas where emotion, purpose, and beauty meet. Over the years, I’ve transformed countless residential, commercial, and hospitality interiors into living works of art that reflect both story and soul.

My design philosophy is rooted in balance — between functionality and feeling, light and texture, tradition and innovation. Each project begins with a deep understanding of how people live and interact within their environment, allowing me to craft spaces that not only look stunning but also feel intuitively right.

FS: How did you become a designer?
DL: Design didn’t just happen to me — it’s something that’s always been part of who I am. From a young age, I was fascinated by how spaces could shape emotions — how a single light, texture, or line could transform the way people feel. That curiosity eventually became a calling.

My journey began with a deep passion for storytelling through space. Every project I touched became an opportunity to translate imagination into reality — blending function, emotion, and aesthetics into one seamless experience. Over the years, I’ve learned that design isn’t just about making places look beautiful — it’s about creating meaning, purpose, and connection.

FS: Which emotions do you feel when designing?
DL: When I design, I feel curiosity first — the spark that pushes me to understand how people live, move, and connect. Then comes empathy, guiding me to craft spaces that reflect not only beauty but belonging. There’s excitement in every sketch, calm in every proportion, and a deep sense of fulfilment when a vision comes alive and someone says, “This feels like me.”

For me, design is more than style — it’s storytelling through materials, rhythm, and soul. Each project is a journey from imagination to emotion, turning ordinary environments into meaningful experiences that last

FS: What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
DL: Passionate about shaping emotions through space, I believes that great design is not only about how a space looks, but how it makes people feel. My journey as a designer began from an early fascination with how light, texture, and proportion could transform ordinary rooms into meaningful experiences.

Graduating with a background in interior and spatial design, I refined craft through years of hands-on work in residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Each challenge—be it limited space, complex structure, or tight budget—became an opportunity to push boundaries and discover new ways to merge function with beauty.

My multicultural exposure and sensitivity to human behaviour have deeply influenced his design philosophy which are often described as timeless, balanced, and emotionally resonant, blending modern sensibility with subtle cultural storytelling.

FS: What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
DL: Learn to Listen.
Your client’s words are half the design brief. The other half comes from what they don’t say — their habits, emotions, and lifestyle.
Be Fearless, but Patient.
Every designer goes through doubt. Trust the process, embrace mistakes, and never stop refining your craft.

FS: How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
DL: Trends serve as a language of the moment, reflecting the spirit and technology of our time. They matter because they inspire innovation and fresh thinking. But I believe the best designs transcend trends — they tell a story that still feels relevant years later. For me, trends are references, not rules. True design should evolve with the client’s lifestyle and the space’s purpose, not just follow what’s popular

FS: Who is your favourite designer?
DL: Norman Foster & Rem Koolhaas

FS: Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
DL: Our team operates like a creative family — open-minded, passionate, and detail-driven. We value honesty, continuous learning, and respect for every craftsperson involved in the process. We believe success isn’t measured by how luxurious a space looks, but by how meaningfully it improves everyday life.

Ultimately, my goal is to design spaces that leave a lasting emotional impact — spaces that people remember not just for how they looked, but for how they made them feel

FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.

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