Interview with Chun -Fang Mao

Chun -Fang Mao ("C-M") interviewed on Friday, 29 May.

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

C-M : I am currently the design director of a design studio and have more than 25 years of experience in the industry. I am also a lecturer in the design department of the university. The clients I serve include managers of listed companies in Taiwan.

How did you become a designer?

C-M : Currently is the design director of the design studio, and also serves as a lecturer in the design department of the university/After graduating from high school, I went to many professional design companies, and then developed a strong interest in interior design/The motivation to do good things through good design/Childhood interest development

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

C-M : When the work is about to be completed/The feeling of owning the final product or completing the project/Praised by the owner/The joy of helping owners realize their dreams

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

C-M : Oriental Lao Zhuang philosophy,The way of thinking of Lao Zhuang's philosophy has influenced the direction of thinking about exploring the essence of beauty; the second is that the philosophical methodology has a direct influence on the formation of the theory of artistic conception; the third is the aesthetic orientation of Chinese art/Still learning the mysteries of its use

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

C-M : Have more time to participate in forums and travel arrangements , participate in international design competitions to learn more

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

C-M : Self-reflection, continuous improvement, and modesty, the secret of successful design

What is your day to day look like?

C-M : Start at 9 am every day / arrange work after reading design news / read related design materials / take a coffee or tea break

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

C-M : Collect relevant design art materials at any time / build a completely designed / integrated information / daily observation

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

C-M : Complete a purposeful creative act

Who is your favourite designer?

C-M : Japanese architect Oki Sato /Yes/Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid/Ludwig Mies van der Rohe/Ludwig Mies van der Rohe/

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

C-M : Easy / work with partners / easy / those with the same idea / same idea / enthusiasm / weak business development / integrated design / meet the requirements of the owner and create an aesthetic space with added emotional value

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

C-M : Take the society, use it for society

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