Interview with Vincent Teoh Boon Seang

Giftseries Sdn. Bhd. has been in Malaysia since 2004, started as a supplier for corporate gifts. In 2008, the company established the gift hamper business.

Vincent Teoh Boon Seang

Designer Interview

18 October 2014

I have always wanted to be an artist since I was a child. So I started drawing and painting at my young age, until I completed my diploma course. I get easily attracted to colors and beautiful things.

Currently I am working as a freelance graphic designer. I was in advertising agency for several years before.

Design is a solution and improvement in our life.

Marketing collateral

No specific design, but I do like simple but impactful design.

Emboss, hot stamping, spot UV, fine paper

When I am sitting in the toilet, that is where I get my inspirations.

The purpose of the design, the contents, and the visual.

Excited, happy. Stress sometimes when I couldn't get what I want.

Happy and a feeling of relaxation

Able to convey a message effectively.

The concept, the visual and the contents

Use the brain to connect with ideas and life

Less paper for printing now, and more to online nowadays.

My last exhibition was my graduate exhibition. That was 9 years ago.

I am not kidding, but toilet is where I get my inspiration. Because it is a peaceful place to think and get my concept.

I don't a specific style in design. I like to explore new whenever I achieved the certain style.

I live in Malaysia. Malaysia is a multi–ethnic, multicultural, and multilingual society. Ya, I think that makes me who I am today.

Communicate well and time management very important.

Give your designers more freedom in order to create a masterpiece.

I always start with simple sketching, then from there I will create the visual in computer once the concept get approved.

Laptop, mouse, pencil, design books, design magazines

What describe about my everyday life would three things: sleep, work, enjoy.

Do not give up with what you doing now, always stay with your intuition, and just be yourself.

Positive things being a designer is you able to change or improve someone life. Just stay positive.

Always stick to what you think the best.

Able to think out of the box.

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Design books

I will always settle the easy task first before going into the complicated task.

Depend on what item you are designing.

Do you like your job?

Able to complete a project and meet the client's needs. Awards is a bonus.

Giftseries, Unifiedcomms

I enjoy all the designs because I like to explore new things.

I am planning to have my own design studio and bakery shop.

We work as a team most of the time. I have my own copywriter and we share the ideas with clients too.

I would like to share but at the moment there is no new project coming up.

Through my e-mail: tbs354@hotmail.com

I would like to thank to all parties especially A'Design Award for giving the opportunity and the platform to showcase my artworks.

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Interview with Vincent Teoh Boon Seang

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 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?

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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