Interview with Chun -Fang Mao

Artist Decorating Studio was founded by Chun-Fang Mao in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Specializing in architectural design, interior design creation and construction management.

Chun -Fang Mao

Designer of the Day Interview

29 May 2020

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.

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

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

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

Have more time to participate in forums and travel arrangements , participate in international design competitions to learn more

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

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

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

Complete a purposeful creative act

Japanese architect Oki Sato /Yes/Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid/Ludwig Mies van der Rohe/Ludwig Mies van der Rohe/

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

Take the society, use it for society

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Design Legend Interview

19 October 2020

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

At present, most of the cases are residential, and I hope to participate in the hotel's hotel project.

Collect relevant design information on a daily basis, and participate in the activities of professional design clubs

Design for self-reflection, continuous improvement of the level and benefit society

Take it from society and give back to society

Aesthetic design that creates added emotional value / because it is worth learning.

Unique home and studio

Same as above

The more common, the more mysterious/curiosity

Japanese architect Oki Sato

Never discussed

Mansion and residential case, to help complete the owner's dream and achieve recognition

Listen more, learn more, watch more

Complete the dream of traveling around the world

Purposeful creative behavior

Family, wife

The influence on the living environment and the help of good friends since childhood

Annoyed by not being able to break through

A lot of participation in the design professional international competition

I hope to teach what I have learned to the younger generation and give back to society

Give back to society

Participate in social welfare activities

Lecture at university and interact with students

Mansion and residential case, because very skilled

Cross-disciplinary literacy and multicultural combination

Interdisciplinary literacy and multicultural integration plus intelligent integration

It takes about 3 months to 1 year

Respect and communicate with each other

less is more

the latter

Let the design make it more perfect through professional technology

auto cad'ARC software and desktop computer

Mutual influence produces different spatial atmosphere

Suggest that there are still deficiencies that need improvement

How to learn its advantages

Wife / yes

Friends of professional groups

Never stop learning and keep making correction

Japanese architect Oki Sato

There is room for improvement, it is still difficult

Black and white ash, mango, spring, no specific

The stress of life translates into the motivation of life

Unpredictable

Very esoteric question / Earth destruction

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Designer Interview

19 October 2020

Engaged in the interior design industry for more than 25 years, currently teaching interior design related courses at university / Childhood interest development / yes

Currently the company is a small studio / yes

People-oriented design makes people full of happiness

Luxury homes and private villas

Fansworth House
In 1951, Mies van der Rohe completed the epic work of his modernist ideal, Fansworth House, in the United States, and used "Less is More" to the fullest.

Communication and coordination

Solid wood / can be used indoors and outdoors / requires a professional carpenter to use machine operation

late at night

Practicability and practice of aesthetic concepts

Epinephrine speeds up

Let go of the burden

Need a professional team to execute

Meet the requirements of the owner and constantly check and correct

Take the society, use it for society

Cross-disciplinary and multicultural development / design to improve people's quality of life

Many years ago in Hsinchu City, Taiwan / Local Exhibition Center / Not yet

Learning from nature / more observation and experience / in daily life

Modern minimalist / rational 'simple' restrained / bright environment color matching 'space penetration' simple geometric shapes and lines' multifunctional concealed storage 'composite furniture' simple and neat accessories

Taiwan / Yes / Ca n’t see the changes and development of the world

Practitioners themselves

Respect each other and think empathy / view their past learning experience

Learn to bring nature into the internal space and transform its advantages

include private villas, apartments, restaurants, hotels, office headquarters.

The first thing to get up is to drink a cup of tea in advance and then look at the cat at home, then go out to buy breakfast and then go to the studio, and finally busy busy contacting to arrange work, contacting the owner and reporting the progress.

Have more time to participate in forums and travel arrangements / participate in international design competitions to learn more

On the positive side, it has a better social image, while on the negative side, it is generally believed that the charges will be more expensive

Provide a comfortable and practical life for the owners, improve the better service quality

Basics of design theory 'Interior designer's core competitiveness' Talking about communication skills 'Materials and market insights' Process and site technical capabilities

Use more fragmented time

Mansion design project, takes about 1 year

Make the best design with the least budget

Has been a university teacher for 8 years

General public

A series of lectures by world-class architects, you can learn from their experience

Participate more in international design competitions / prepare entries

Currently developing and designing by myself

Currently still in planning, it is about designing course cooperation

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Interview with Chun -Fang Mao

Designer of the Day Interview

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

How did you become a designer?

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

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

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

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

What is your day to day look like?

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

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

Who is your favourite designer?

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

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

Design Legend Interview

Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?

What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?

What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?

What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?

What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?

What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?

What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?

What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?

Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?

What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?

What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?

How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?

If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?

How do you define design, what is design for you?

Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?

What helped you to become a great designer?

What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?

How do you think designers should present their work?

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

How does design help create a better society?

What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?

Where do you think the design field is headed next?

How long does it take you to finalize a design project?

When you have a new design project, where do you start?

What is your life motto as a designer?

Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?

What is the role of technology when you design?

What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?

What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?

What do you wish people to ask about your design?

When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?

Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?

Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?

How did you develop your skills as a master designer?

Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?

How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?

What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?

What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?

When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?

What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?

Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?

Designer Interview

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

What is "design" for you?

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

When do you feel the most creative?

Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?

What makes a design successful?

When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?

From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?

How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?

When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?

Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?

How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?