Interview with Changheon Lee

Changheon Lee ("CL") interviewed on Monday, 9 April.

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

CL : I majored in architecture and worked on designing for three years. Architectural design experience has given me a lot of curiosity and interest.

How did you become a designer?

CL : The reason why I came to design is because I am very interested in life and art. I wish my design would enrich people's lives.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

CL : What I consider most important in designing is organizing my thoughts. The better you organize your thoughts, the better the design results will be. So I draw a lot of articles and pictures before I design.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

CL : When I design, I get immersed in it.

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

CL : I think my habit of learning about myself through writing and writing helped me grow into a designer.

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

CL : My dream is to create a design studio that encompasses architecture, interior design, furniture, and visual design.

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

CL : Try to know yourself. This is a great help to design.

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

CL : Try to know yourself!

What is your day to day look like?

CL : I do my personal work after work. It's hard but fun.

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

CL : Design trends are important. But before that, I think it's more important to have a strong sense of direction.

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

CL : Design that gives people a good impression is a good design.

How do you decide if your design is ready?

CL : Before you design, you must have a good understanding of what you are designing for. If you understood it well, you are ready for it.

What is your biggest design work?

CL : My most valuable design tasks are a 'baan table' and a 'muul light'. It's my first work and it's been recognized through contests.

Who is your favourite designer?

CL : Friedensreich Hundertwasser and Cha Ungi

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

CL : Music is an important factor in my design. The music I listen to at work has a great effect on me.

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

CL : Communication is very important to me. Communication with customers and with partners is critical.

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

CL : It's the designer's job to help people's lives and society develop in a better way, and I think this is a benefit to society.

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

CL : It was my first competition, and it was the first time my design was recognized. It was a very valuable experience.

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