We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Zhenan Hou ("ZH").
I am hou zhenan, a designer. I hope to study the relationship between space and people and create more experiential space for people to enjoy. The projects full of challenges and creations are my favorite
Zhenan Hou Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Zhenan Hou.
Designer Interview of Zhenan Hou:
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?
ZH : When I was in junior high school, I was deeply attracted by the profession of designer on TV and determined to be an excellent designer in the future
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
ZH : In 2017, Mr. Anson Hou founded the studio again. In order to pursue the nature of design, he changed the name of the studio to advocate the essence and devoted himself to designing more unique projects of commercial class
DI: What is "design" for you?
ZH : Design is to solve problems, to solve the relationship between space and people
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
ZH : People and space produce works of communication
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
ZH : Like solves the need of human experience
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
ZH : LAI HUI coffee
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
ZH : Gooood Design
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
ZH : Analyze logic and space
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
ZH : Logic of function and space
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
ZH : Think about problems that have not been done well and need improvement
DI: What makes a design successful?
ZH : Right place, right time
DI: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
ZH : Proper guidance
DI: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
ZH : I am optimistic about the development of design and hope that the public can better understand design and technology
DI: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
ZH : There is no
DI: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
ZH : Inspiration comes from constantly watching and thinking
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?
ZH : Pursue the essence of project design
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?
ZH : China,It matters. The understanding of the design is superficial
DI: How do you work with companies?
ZH : Focus on the design
DI: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
ZH : Give yourself plenty of room to think
DI: Can you talk a little about your design process?
ZH : Learn from the basics and wait for your own design project
DI: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
ZH : Tsinghua square model room、LAI HUI Coffee(The first shop)、LAI HUI Coffee The factory store、Chen jinzhang looks back on the exhibition、Yuxing hotel lang
DI: Can you describe a day in your life?
ZH : working、working、working
DI: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
ZH : Think more
DI: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
ZH : constraints
DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?
ZH : Respect function and space
DI: What skills are most important for a designer?
ZH : Familiar with material and process
DI: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
ZH : CAD Sketchup
DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
ZH : To speed up the efficiency
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
ZH : Depending on the size of the space
DI: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
ZH : unpredictability
DI: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
ZH : Contemporary and contracted
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
ZH : Make more good work
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
ZH : Designs Myself
DI: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
ZH : Yes，these are old buildings
DI: How can people contact you?
ZH : Telephone or email