We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative King Him Ho ("KHH").
As a product design major student in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, he is keen on developing household products with the goal of balancing and integrating the concepts of aesthetics and engineering, physical and psychological well-being. Balance is a lifelong and tough process, whether for a personal life or the world's diversity and complexity. He endeavors to balance and integrate the concepts and make everything in moderation, providing a state of spontaneity and harmony for lifestyle as well as user experience.
King Him Ho Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by King Him Ho.
King Him Ho Design - Sunnest Table Lamp
Designer Interview of King Him Ho:
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?
KHH : I am a Product Design student currently studying at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
DI: What is "design" for you?
KHH : Design solves the problem in a fantastic way.
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
KHH : Furniture and lighting fixtures.
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
KHH : My favorite material is oak wood.
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
KHH : Taking a walk in the park.
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
KHH : The root of a problem and its solution.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
KHH : Sometimes frustrated and excited.
DI: What makes a design successful?
KHH : Proposing an innovative solution in an aesthetic way.
DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
KHH : The problem and its solution.
DI: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
KHH : AI-assisting design is emerging.
DI: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
KHH : Usually inspired by nature.
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?
KHH : Natural and spontaneous design style.
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?
KHH : Hong Kong. The mix of Eastern and Western styles has given me much inspiration.
DI: Can you talk a little about your design process?
KHH : Starting from a broad scope of a problem and then narrowing it down to small details.
DI: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
KHH : Try out more.
DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?
KHH : The only thing that does not change is change itself.
DI: What skills are most important for a designer?
KHH : Humble, openness, and team player.
DI: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
KHH : Solidworks, Rhino, and Keyshot.
DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
KHH : If the design process is stuck then I usually go to the gym to take a break.
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
KHH : Usually 10 – 13 weeks.
DI: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
KHH : 35.Working with wood because the process of zero to one is good.
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
KHH : Preparing for the final year project.
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
KHH : Can be both of them.
DI: How can people contact you?
KHH : For my email: 20056799d@connect.polyu.hk