Interview with Chance Xie

Chance Xie ("CX") interviewed on Monday, 12 June.

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

CX : I was an award-winning painter since a young age, however, I pursued a career in finance. Finally, I was inspired enough to focus on my creativity and bring design work that is meaningful to the world.

How did you become a designer?

CX : A year stranded in paradise in Fiji during the Pandemic, inspired me to become a designer and advocate for happiness from our connection with people and nature.

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

CX : I think design work should be timeless and elevate what eyes can see. It's a work of art, beauty and telling an inspirational story. My work celebrates beauty of nature and our time spend together.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

CX : I feel happiest when creating. To design something of timeless beauty, a product that consumers will cherish the user experience forever is truly meaningful and special.

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

CX : I travelled to 80+ countries around the world and have seen some of the most beauty corners of the world. Travel gave me so much inspiration and appreciation for this world we live in.

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

CX : I will dedicate my time and creativity to design meaningful products that will nourish close connections in our lives and celebrate beauty of nature.

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

CX : Follow your heart

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

CX : Design should focus on usability and celebrate timeless beauty.

What is your day to day look like?

CX : My days are busy with two young children and running two businesses.

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

CX : I do not pay attention to what is on trend, instead I create timeless designs inspired by the magical moments in nature.

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

CX : Good design should evoke emotion.

How do you decide if your design is ready?

CX : When I feel there is nothing more to change in the design.

What is your biggest design work?

CX : My biggest design work is launching the brand IVAU that refocuses connection in our lives and celebrate beauty of nature.

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

CX : I was born in mainland China and went to university in USA, lived and traveled around the world.

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

CX : I'm a perfectionist with hard working attitude.

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

CX : I hope my design can help families nurture one of the most meaningful relationship in their lives - bonding with their children.

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

CX : To share my love of design and pursuit of extraordinary creations.

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