We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Chien Hwa Huang ("CHH").

A person engaged in interior design and architectural design, always innovate and change, challenge more difficult designs and break through to make the environment a better place.

Chien Hwa Huang Designs

We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Chien Hwa Huang.

Designer Interview of Chien Hwa Huang:

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?

CHH : When I was in elementary school, I liked painting and ceramic art. When I was in senior high school, I studied art. But I was studying management course in university. After I started working, I worked as a salesperson. After a few years, I was always passionate about design. Started self-study, through many observations and learning, gradually moving toward design.

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

CHH : The HC team has extensive experience in architectural and interior design. We are a professional team that values innovation and change to create vital living spaces for people. We provide integrated services that cover planning, design, construction, and consultant. We manage constructions under strict quality control, insist on using safe and green materials, and take every client’s project as a piece of artwork.

DI: What is "design" for you?

CHH : For me,design is life.

DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?

CHH : Every type of design has its appeal.

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

CHH : I like a variety of different types of design, such as non-linear design, natural line design, and many other designs. I am very interested.

DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?

CHH : Design of a small home space.

DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

CHH : Various materials and technologies have different characteristics. How to use them skillfully is the key. Technology is also the same.

DI: When do you feel the most creative?

CHH : When you feel happy and want to break through the challenges.

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

CHH : Does it satisfy users need?

DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

CHH : Sometimes tension, sometimes irritating, sometimes happiness and sometimes feel down.

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

CHH : Very touched.

DI: What makes a design successful?

CHH : Passionate and persistent.

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

CHH : Is it suitable for users.

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

CHH : Can have a good impact on society and the environment.

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

CHH : That is a very good thing. The future of design should be diversified.

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

CHH : My last exhibition was in Beijing in November 2017.I hope the next exhibition comes very soon.

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

CHH : My design inspiration comes from life, sometimes traveling, sometimes attending concerts, sometimes looking at art exhibitions, or even attending fashion shows.

DI: 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?

CHH : In fact, I don't have a specific style. It's a new start for every case.We believe that if you define your own design style, it will also mean that the development of the design is limited.

DI: 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?

CHH : I live in Taiwan. Because of the history, Taiwan was ruled by several different countries. It also left some historic sites and different cultures.This time the project is a building that has been preserved because of history, so I have the opportunity to build it and renovate it.However, in the process, it is still bound by laws and regulations, so it cannot be fully designed.

DI: How do you work with companies?

CHH : Teamwork with our work team.

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

CHH : Companies often choose designers who can afford their work.Only responsible people can complete their work.

DI: Can you talk a little about your design process?

CHH : Usually we will understand and listen to the needs of our customers first, and then use our expertise to analyze whether they are applicable. If not, we will find more feasible solutions for them and make appropriate recommendations. After all, the users are the masters of space.

DI: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

CHH : Cup, table lamp, pillow, wind chimes, photo frame.

DI: Can you describe a day in your life?

CHH : After getting up in the morning like a butterfly flying around, noon like a pig, keep eating, the afternoon like a horse, running gracefully, sometimes stopping to rest, at night like a cow, slowly eating.

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

CHH : Study hard, don't give up easily, accumulate experience and technology. When the time comes, everything will belong to you.

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

CHH : I don't like to say negative things. Usually I only face design and life with a positive attitude.

DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?

CHH : Finding the right way for the user.

DI: What skills are most important for a designer?

CHH : No skill is more important than listening to user needs.

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

CHH : We usually use SketchUp in the design. He can quickly express the sense of space, let us quickly understand the appropriateness, in addition, in the part of the architectural design is the use of BIM-related software.

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

CHH : Managing time is actually a difficult task. If you set up a work plan at the beginning, you may be able to do it.

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

CHH : There is no standard answer, depending on the size and complexity of the project.

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

CHH : What is your demand, what is your budget, and how long time can you wait?

DI: What was your most important job experience?

CHH : I used to be a salesperson, and I think that's why I know how to listen to the user's needs.

DI: Who are some of your clients?

CHH : Government, technology companies, private clients.

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

CHH : I am interested in every kind of different design work because I can have different experiences.

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

CHH : We have to do very many types of projects in the future. Of course, we do not want to be confined in Taiwan. We will seek the path to international development and we will try to do so. We hope to design architectural works and interiors that belong to our philosophy.

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

CHH : Teamwork.

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

CHH : We wish that one day we can design a city, whether it be street appearances, transportation facilities, commercial, hotels, office buildings or residential buildings, including building facades, interior design, furniture design, and furniture layout, all through our design philosophy.Fortunately, we are currently working on a design project for a small hotel that will be completed within two years.

DI: How can people contact you?

CHH : My Web site: http://www.hcdesign.com.twMy email: princehuang1221@gmail.com

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

CHH : This case has won many awards for us. There are also many media reports. The customers are very satisfied. But what we care about is not that.What we care is the place that we designed can touch people or not?Of course, we will work harder.