Interview with Chien Hwa Huang

Chien Hwa Huang ("CHH") interviewed on Tuesday, 29 May.

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?

CHH : I have been in the design industry for 13 years. The customers in each case are good customers and represent mutual trust.I learned design from practical work, not from school.

How did you become a designer?

CHH : When I was in elementary school, I liked painting and ceramic art. When I was in senior high school, I studied art. But I was studying management course in university. After I started working, I worked as a salesperson. After a few years, I was always passionate about design. Started self-study, through many observations and learning, gradually moving toward design.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

CHH : We usually for people's needs first. Space style is not what we care about most. I think the order is space setting, style setting, then color matching.When we are doing design, we often need to work with 3D graphics software and production models so that client can understand it and let us explain it more easily.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

CHH : I am always very excited when designing.I am very interested in creating things. It makes me happy, because I was passionate about design.Every new breakthrough will satisfy me.

What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?

CHH : My design background is related to my growth, but it has nothing to do with my study. My father was once the owner of a construction company. So I was surrounded by many architects from childhood, and I am very interested in creating things. It makes me happy.

What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?

CHH : I just want to be myself.We wish that one day we can design a city, whether it be street appearances, transportation facilities, commercial, hotels, office buildings or residential buildings, including building facades, interior design, furniture design, and furniture layout, all through our design philosophy.Fortunately, we are currently working on a design project for a small hotel that will be completed within two years.

What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?

CHH : The first is that you must be passionate about design. And you must be bold to try. Even a failure is a wonderful experience.

You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?

CHH : For us, we have been doing different experiments and innovations, bravely facing new challenges, and getting experience from each completed case. The design does not need to be conservative, and some people who always insists that the design must have thread of thought. Man~I think it is the killer of creativity.

What is your day to day look like?

CHH : Every day is a new beginning. I will pay attention to other people's new design cases.And will pay attention to new things from the news, can walk around in more free time, looking for new inspiration.

How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?

CHH : This problem has no correct answer for me. The trend is that when a group of people all share the same ideas and go in that direction, he becomes a trend. As mentioned before, the projects we are doing are very diverse. Never set a trend to pursue trends.

How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?

CHH : Is it really touch people's heart?

How do you decide if your design is ready?

CHH : This is a big question. I can only say that when it feels right, it is ready.But design is hardly perfect. It can only be the best of the moment.Of course, we will prepare for the adjustment of details.As for success, it depends on the market's response.

What is your biggest design work?

CHH : My current biggest design is an art museum and its surrounding facilities. Although it has not been achieved, in this program, we thoroughly apply what we know and learn, whether in the design of the landscape or the surrounding environment. Or, the series connection between multiple venues, the architectural design of the home view, the design of the interior space, the planning of the moving line, I think we have all made the best interpretation.

Who is your favourite designer?

CHH : Tadao Ando, Zaha Hadid, Antoni Gaudí I would most like to talk to Antoni Gaudi, but he is pass.

Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?

CHH : There are many wonderful cities in the world. Perhaps it should be said that every city has its charming qualities.If you must choose, the city that has so far impressed me so far is Barcelona.It is a city full of art and beauty. There are also many artists and architects.For me, besides taking a look at the merits of others' interior design works, I went to see the great buildings in person all over the world and contacted many things about art.such as visiting museums,listen concerts, and to know fashion industry. Sometimes to participate in fashion parties, so that you can understand more in many ways, and trigger design inspiration.Design is a way to make things better, make the space more beautiful, use more convenient, and bring people a better experience. For me, design is life!

Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?

CHH : In our group, we always had new design teams to join and work together. We can generate fire and churn out better ideas. In the future, we also hope that more types of people will join us.I think that the enthusiasm for design and the spirit of not giving up is very important as a good designer or artist.

What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?

CHH : In our previous project, we successfully transformed the ruins into a popular place, and driven the development of the surrounding areas, both environmentally and economically.One of the projects we are working on is the restoration of monuments. It is a landmark in the city. In this project, we do not consider profit, but only for cultural and historical preservation.I know that in this world, there are artists, architects, and others who contribute to humanitarianism. It's a great thing. If there are opportunities, we are willing to join and contribute.

What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?

CHH : The first is to increase awareness, the second is glory, and the third is to cheer for the team.I don't know if we can increase our customers and improve our economy.Very happy to be Designer of the Day.

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