Interview with Chunmao Wu and Tian Gao

Designer Interview

16 May 2021

We are from positive experience design lab in Donghua University. We believe that design can improve our well-being.

www.wudesign.net

I want to introduce my definition of positive design. Positive Design is a possibility-driven activity with positive value creation, which provides pleasure and meaningful interactive experiences for individuals and communities via innovative products, services, and systems, so as to improve human-wellbeing, community-flourishing, and contribute to glorious future.

up to my clients.

only focus on how to improve human's well-being and flourishing.

IoT, Artificial Intelligent

When communicating with others.

Aesthetic, function, usability, creativity, sustainability etc.

Balance all of the factors in design.

Aesthetic, function, usability, creativity, sustainability etc.

sustainability is an standard of design.

Technology is an important factor for the future of design.

My last exhibition held on April in Shanghai, the next exhibition will be in MOOD museum of Design on June.

My inspiration is based on the scientific analysis.

simple and emotional are keywords in my design works. I am also a researcher, and contribute lots of papers in positive design field, for example, possibility driven design method, wellbeing design approach, etc.

I live in Shanghai. Chinese culture influence me a lot in my design progress.

face to face meeting 2hours 1 week.

Pay on time.

Discover, Diagnose, Define, Design, Develop, Deploy, Deliver, Display

Xiaomi smart home.

Design and communicate from 8:30 AM to 18:00 PM

Experience life is the first for a designer.

Designer always try to make something better, but do not forget the users's real need motivation.

Strength of Pure

design thinking

Rhino, Solidworks, Key shot, Grasshopper etc.

by some tools, such as Task card, App.

depends on the project.

What is the value of your design?

cooperated with Braun.

Kessebohmer, Braun, Chenguang, Zhejiang Huimei etc.

Emotional Product. All the design needs to stimulate the user's emotion.

cooperate with engineers to make all of our design to be products.

I am working at positive experience design lab. There are nearly 10 team members in our lab.

We are now designing some furnitures for university students.

cmwu@dhu.edu.cn

Thank you, let's work together for a positive future.

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Interview with Chunmao Wu and Tian Gao

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 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 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?

Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?

How do you work with companies?

What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?

Can you talk a little about your design process?

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

Can you describe a day in your life?

Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?

From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?

What is your "golden rule" in design?

What skills are most important for a designer?

Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?

Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?

How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?

What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?

What was your most important job experience?

Who are some of your clients?

What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?

What are your future plans? What is next for you?

Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?

Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?

How can people contact you?

Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

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