Interview with Wang Zhi

Wang Zhi ("WZ") interviewed on Monday, 29 November.

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

WZ : I have been engaged in design work for more than 30 years. I have designed some foreign-language publications that I think are not bad, and I have made some painting art creations. I have participated in many international art exhibitions held abroad. In recent years, I have created some video art works.

How did you become a designer?

WZ : When I was a child, I studied painting. I entered the College of Design at the university. I began to study visual communication design. Later I studied in Japan and worked in a Japanese design company. I got a master's degree from the Central Academy of Fine Arts School of Design. I like the infinite possibilities of design and art.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

WZ : I always pursue simple and fashionable design style. In my product design, I will carry out creative ideas according to the key points proposed by the product project, and may go back and forth, constantly denying myself. Finally find a satisfactory design scheme. Most of the effects are done by computer and hand at the same time. Take advantage of the speed of digital design to start a new design, search for the world's excellent design to learn is also one of the sources of inspiration for you.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

WZ : Design is a process of pain and joy. When a design repeatedly self-denial of their own design, they are like solving a math problem, smoothly carried out many steps, but the result is wrong, check back to see a step wrong, then you do not lose heart. Start over. When you get a new design idea and complete the project, joy and happiness will follow, and of course there will be considerable rewards.

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

WZ : I walk between art and design, painting art and digital media art have a great influence on my design, which is a rich background for my design.

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

WZ : As a designer, participating in social public welfare projects is part of his contribution to mankind. Some designs are opportunities but need to be repaid. During the epidemic, designers have the responsibility to use designs to encourage and help people out of difficulties.

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

WZ : In my opinion, A 'Design Award is an authoritative international Design competition with rich Design categories and forward-looking features. It has an international vision and pays attention to artistry, experimental and concise Design visual language, which is of great help to enrich my Design experience.