Interview with Tingting Han

Tingting Han ("TH") interviewed on Sunday, 18 March.

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

TH : In fact I’m a beginner of fashion industry. I graduated from Nouvelleq Couture Traditionelle major of ESMOD Paris in 2017 and started my own brand NICOLE HON PARIS. Fashion design education took me almost 5 years in three schools, two of them are in Japan. And in the same time, I’m also a graphic designer. I worked in Shanghai for 6 years as an art director.

How did you become a designer?

TH : I love drawing since I was a kid and I enjoy the imagination time quite well. So~ one day when I found that I cannot be a methemetician or a writer, I decided to be a designer.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

TH : Research, imagination and work.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

TH : When other people’s design couldn’t satisfy me.

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

TH : Maybe I enjoy my life so well and always want to make it better.

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

TH : I was raised by my grandfather and he always let me to do the decision and follow my heart. So one side, I wanna be someone who does something good for people and remembered by world. Another side, I also wanna live in my own world and forcus on my profession.

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

TH : Do more, talke less.

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

TH : Open mind and eyes.

What is your day to day look like?

TH : For me, everyday is working day and also a holiday. Yoga, coffee, research, music, food, design, wine... do whatever I want.

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

TH : I always follow with my own personal design style. Sometimes trend doesn’t mean it’s the only answer.

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

TH : When I falling love with it.

How do you decide if your design is ready?

TH : I don’t think anything is perfect complete. There’s always some space to develop.

What is your biggest design work?

TH : My biggest project is always be the next one.

Who is your favourite designer?

TH : Alexander McQueen.

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

TH : I love all the fancy things in the world and live with a rocking roll heart.

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

TH : I work alone and I will have partners in the future.

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

TH : I haven’t done anything about philanthropic contribution yet since I became a designer. But I’m sure one day I will.

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

TH : Design changes world. And I think A Design Award makes people realize that more.

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