Interview with ARTTA Concept Studio

ARTTA Concept Studio ("ACS") interviewed on Tuesday, 10 April.

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

ACS : I used to be a software designer up until I finished secondary school. I got the chance to help my friend design a restaurant, and then I was inspired to follow the path to study interior architecture in university.

How did you become a designer?

ACS : After finishing my interior architecture degree in Australia, I had an opportunity to help design a boutique hotel with a friend in Hong Kong. I really enjoyed that, and then I started up my own company—ARTTA Concept Studio.

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

ACS : I was brought up in Hong Kong—a very compact place in this world but also a very exciting place that holds all the latest trends from all over the world. I went to Sydney from high school up until university. I graduated from the University of New South Wales with a bachelor’s degree in interior architecture. From living in these two different places, it allowed me to grasp an understanding of the cultural differences, thus leading me to bring the best of both Asia and Western design elements into my portfolio.

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

ACS : Passion and observation are always the key point to success. You will be keep feeling lost, but it is fine to feel lost in the process, just keep going on.

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

ACS : Constantly observe the market and find out what the market lack of. Fill in the gap of the market.

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

ACS : As long as you feel good and the design do its functions. There is no justification on beauty.

What is your biggest design work?

ACS : An industrial building conversion hotel project, because there were many regulations and architectural manners that needed to be fulfilled. We came across a lot of challenges but pulled through it and created a seamless design for the Hotel.

Who is your favourite designer?

ACS : All the designers, because they are like my mentors; who are passionate and appreciate their work.