Interview with KAI JEN HSIAO

KAI JEN HSIAO ("KJH") interviewed on Tuesday, 5 May.

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

KJH : Bachelor of Architecture 2007 NOiR Design Founder 2013 TID Award of Residential Space / Multi Level 2014 TdA Award of Residential Space / Multi Level 2015 Taiwan Interior New Talent Award 2016 iF Design Award 2018 International Design Awards

How did you become a designer?

KJH : Learning Architectural Education from childhood, interested in space shape, and gradually contact with interior design, to explore more interaction with people in space details Always hope to be able to provide professional technology to the public with space needs

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

KJH : Do not over pack, simplify the high-end do not follow the trend.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

KJH : Peace of mind Unparalleled enthusiasm.

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

KJH : Site experience accumulation. The pursuit of elegant space.

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

KJH : Create housing products with your own characteristics.

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

KJH : Never be afraid of setbacks, never lose enthusiasm.

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

KJH : Keep the initial enthusiasm, not arrogant, always learn.

What is your day to day look like?

KJH : Busy but fulfilling.

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

KJH : Travel, read. More observation, more experience of different spatial feelings

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

KJH : Design that lasts forever is good design. Designs that do n’t bore you quickly.

How do you decide if your design is ready?

KJH : Whether it meets user needs

What is your biggest design work?

KJH : There is currently a corporate headquarters design in the sky garden, looking forward to him becoming a special office space

Who is your favourite designer?

KJH : ZAHA HADID Rem Koolhaas

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

KJH : Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan has a diverse culture and different life styles. Their ideas and materials are often used as reference.

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

KJH : Teamwork. Lead the work team to a more professional and high standard level. Let the client trust us completely

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

KJH : Aesthetic responsibility, showing beautiful creations to the public.

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

KJH : It is very exciting to be able to carry forward your design to international competitions and let more people see their design inspiration.

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