We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Haofeng Ma ("HM").
Ma haofeng, founder and design director of yunnan bufan design & decoration company.Member of yunnan interior design industry association,Winner of the 2018 SIDA Singapore interior design award,won the second kunpeng design award in 2019.the 2nd Tokyo IDPA international pioneer award in 2019,the 2019 7th international space design award "ID+G" gold creative international space design competition - annual TOP10 elite designer award.2019 7th international space design award "ID+G" gold creative international space design competition - student group practical design tutor,2019 [Lijiang star. Design competition] judge.In his 15 years of design career, he has always been thinking about the purpose of design and using professional knowledge to find the balance between aesthetics and practicality.He advocates environmentally friendly and green design as the trend of sustainable development in the future. The core principle of people-oriented, scientific and personalized design can make the world we live in a better place.
Haofeng Ma Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Haofeng Ma.
Haofeng Ma Design - Baoxiang Of Grey Residential House
Designer Interview of Haofeng Ma:
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?
HM : Yes, I have loved painting and art since my childhood, and I chose to major in art design in university.
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
HM : BUFAN was founded in 2011. Have done different design works, architectural animation, architectural appearance, interior design, Visual Identity, landscape design.
DI: What is "design" for you?
HM : Good question, "design" is a kind of life attitude, "design" is to serve people, it makes our life better.
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
HM : Like works with depth.
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
HM : Company logo.
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
HM : User experience.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
HM : Challenge and satisfaction.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
HM : A sense of achievement.
DI: What makes a design successful?
HM : Inspiration, work hard.
DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
HM : User experience.
DI: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
HM : To lead and serve humanity in a better life tomorrow.
DI: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
HM : The future of design is based on the core principle of people-oriented, scientific, personalized, green ecological sustainable development trend.
DI: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
HM : In kunming, China, in 2007. There are no plans for another time.
DI: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
HM : Design inspiration comes from many sources: music, movies, paintings, dreams, etc.
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?
HM : I don't like to limit myself to one style, I like to try different styles of 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?
HM : I live in kunming, China, and I love my country and culture. Chinese culture is so profound that I can find many design inspirations from it.
DI: Can you talk a little about your design process?
HM : Communicate with the customer what he needs, find his real needs, most customers do not know what their real needs are。 Strike a balance between practicality and aesthetics.
DI: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
HM : Don't give up on your dreams.
DI: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
HM : The pursuit of perfection, let oneself live very tired.
DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?
HM : A heart of inquiry and inquiry.
DI: What skills are most important for a designer?
HM : Communication skills.
DI: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
HM : Frequent use of CAD,3D MAX,PS，Illustrator。
DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
HM : Manage your life and be proactive about your future work.
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
HM : There is no fixed time, about 7-15 days on average,Some take even longer.
DI: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
HM : What kind of design do you like?
DI: What was your most important job experience?
HM : Worked as an animator.
DI: Who are some of your clients?
HM : Private, government, school, business
DI: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
HM : No one in particular, like challenging work.
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
HM : Design my own inn.