We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Zhipeng Kang ("ZK").
Zhipeng Kang is an observant and reflective person. When he was in college, he spent a lot of time in studying the relationship between human being and the nature. Thus, his design works could convey this relationship. He likes the beautiful sceneries and creatures in nature.He is also fascinated by different regional cultures. All those he beloved consists the inspirations of his designs. Kang's works express his insight of nature.
Zhipeng Kang Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Zhipeng Kang.
Designer Interview of Zhipeng Kang:
DI: 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?
ZK : My father is an oil painter . He tought me painting when I was a little boy . So I like drawing some pictures in my free time . Then I was fascinated by the beautiful skyscrapers on the magazines , and I painted a lot of pictures of skyscrapers . At that moment , I decided to be a designer .
DI: What is "design" for you?
ZK : To me , design is a form of creation . Creating something which can benefit people , can pleasure people and satisfy people .
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
ZK : I like architecture design and landscape art most .
DI: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
ZK : I think designers should try our best to make the world a better place for all creatures to live in . To find a way improve the environment conditions . To think a way promoting the relationship between human and environment .
DI: What skills are most important for a designer?
ZK : I think the ability of observation and thinking is important . Inspirations are everywhere around you , the key is to find them . So we need the capacity to insight into everything . I believe that thinking is the fundamentality of design . Design is a kind of creation , and thinking make the creation rational , graceful , and realizable .
DI: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
ZK : When I have a basic idea of my design project , I will use mark pen to draw sketches .Accroding to the sketches , I can modify the design . After I confirmed the design , I will finish the rendering with 3DMAX , Revit , or grasshopper .
DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
ZK : I spent most of the time at night to design projects , because I can focus on the work at night .
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
ZK : Normally a month .
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
ZK : I hope to get an opportunity to work in a nice design studio .
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
ZK : So far I design works myself , but I really expected to join in a wonderful team .
DI: How can people contact you?
ZK : This is my email adress 1162002820@qq.com