We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Yangyang Liao ("YL").
YangYang Liao studied industrial design engineering at the School of Design and Art, Beijing University of Technology, with a focus on human-computer interaction design, product design and dynamic visual design. I have extensive experience in practical projects in the areas of mechanical equipment, public transportation, household appliances, personal products and brand image design. I am also actively involved in social practice, working with my supervisors to complete relevant projects, participating in design competitions and various academic forums. I have extensive experience in practical projects in the areas of mechanical equipment, public transport, household appliances, personal products and brand identity design. I am also actively involved in social practice, working with my supervisor on relevant projects, participating in design competitions and academic forums.
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Designer Interview of Yangyang Liao:
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?
YL : I am a classmate who graduated from the Industrial Design Department of Beijing Institute of Technology, and now I only work with Xiaomi. The reason why I want to be a designer is because design is a discipline that uses creativity to change the world. This thing is wonderful and an affirmation of idealism.
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
YL : Xiaomi is a Chinese mobile phone manufacturing company that also has an ecological chain and other industrial chains.
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
YL : Design works that explore the boundaries of humanity.
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
YL : Musk’s design for commercial rockets is a design that combines engineering aesthetics and creativity for the future world.
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
YL : Xiaomi 13ultra photography kit.
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
YL : 3d printing
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
YL : Evening & early morning
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
YL : Exploring human boundaries meets facts.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
YL : passionate
DI: What makes a design successful?
YL : passion and ideals
DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
YL : What has changed in the design? Is it beautiful? Is it a physical or spiritual design?
DI: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
YL : An important role in reimagining humanity’s future relationship with the environment.
DI: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
YL : Intelligence, interaction, emotion, and future services are the direction of design, and the future of design is also the above four.
DI: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
YL : No exhibition held
DI: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
YL : life and fantasy
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?
YL : Simplicity and science fiction are my favorite styles. In commercial design, I pay more attention to practicality and user experience.
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?
YL : china, returning to nature is a characteristic of Chinese design.
DI: How do you work with companies?
YL : We are friends
DI: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
YL : Passion and the ability to imagine, complemented by professional design skills.
DI: Can you talk a little about your design process?
YL : Passion and the ability to imagine.
DI: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
YL : Barcelona chairs, butterfly chairs, moon chairs, Meng Fei style chairs, and Chinese dragon chairs.
DI: Can you describe a day in your life?
YL : Think, work, exercise, study, sleep
DI: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
YL : Maintain your passion and idealism, and stay true to yourself.
DI: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
YL : The pursuit of freedom at the spiritual level is an advantage, but at the spiritual level you have to bear the pressure of being independent.
DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?
YL : Passion and fantasy + professional engineering knowledge + superb expression skills
DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
YL : plan in advance
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
YL : The starting point of thinking is a moment, and the final design takes 1 to 3 months to be presented.
DI: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
YL : Are designers very casual?
DI: What was your most important job experience?
YL : Lectures by designers from around the world at school.
DI: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
YL : Concept design because of freedom.
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
YL : Continue to study and delve into social systemic design.
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
YL : By myself
DI: How can people contact you?
YL : email 979136959@qq.com