We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Che Yung Kung ("CYK").
03dimensionsdesign Ltd. is good at exploring more possibilities of space. Space, light and shadow, material, details, art are an important perspective for them to construct space. Further achieve psychological ritual transformation. Designer make space not only rational but also meet the needs. It makes people feel the meaning of space.
Che Yung Kung Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Che Yung Kung.
Che Yung Kung Design - In Between Octaves Japanese Ramen House
Che Yung Kung Design - The Sequence in Grating Residential House
Designer Interview of Che Yung Kung:
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?
CYK : I graduated from National Chiayi University, and studied in Wood Based Matirials and Design. My teacher during college trained us how to considering both aesthetics and user needs. When I saw the Japanese TV show "That's a Dramatic Change!", there are many cases amaze me, and made me dream to become a designer. Before I graduated from University, I always wanted to be a designer.
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
CYK : My company 03 dimensions design LTD. was established in 2023. Regular planning of residential space, commercial space, office......etc. We are dedicated to making your life better.
DI: What is "design" for you?
CYK : Aesthetics combined user needs is "design."
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
CYK : I like designing commercial space most, because it does not meet the needs of specific minority of users.
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
CYK : My favorite design is Japanese Ramen House. We skillful incorporation of oriental elements within a westernized shopping mall setting. The design features a carefully crafted grid sequence, with a central axis running through the space, creating a harmonious relationship between new and old parallel axes. The use of hand-written calligraphy lanterns to frame the outer kitchen and dining areas adds a unique musical score-like quality to the space, enhancing the overall ambiance.
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
CYK : My first work is Japanese Ramen House.
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
CYK : My favorite material is metal. It can be used as not only structural material but also decorative material.
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
CYK : When I work in the morning, I feel the most creative.
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
CYK : Functional needs will be met first, and then the shape design will be carried out.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
CYK : Maybe I'd describe the process as a mix of curiosity, purpose, and quiet excitement—like solving a beautiful puzzle one piece at a time.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
CYK : It might come with a sense of reverent pride when designs are realized.
DI: What makes a design successful?
CYK : If the owner is satisfied, I think the design is successful.
DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
CYK : I will first look at the target customer of the design and whether their needs are fulfilled.
DI: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
CYK : Designers are guardians of the earth's resources. When designing objects, always choose materials that are recyclable. And create durable products, not trendy ones. Good design improves the quality of life. Great design does not exclude any user. And ensure that products, spaces or systems can be used by people of all abilities and backgrounds.
DI: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
CYK : I think generative design is influencing the development of this field of design and breaking the boundaries of human creativity. It will create designs and geometries that you may never have thought before, and the key point is that it saves a lot of time. I think the role of designers in the future will shift from creators to decision makers. The use of AI tools will become a trend in the development of design.
DI: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
CYK : I have not held a design exhibition yet.
DI: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
CYK : The design inspiration of the work comes from the needs of the owner. And as for how I’d feed that creativity—it’d be through observation of life and travelling the world. Arts, classic architecture...etc —they all whisper stories.
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?
CYK : We don’t define our own design style. People-oriented is the primary consideration. Through the techniques of interior architecture, we explore more possibilities of space. Space, light and shadow, materials and details are the focus of our space construction, further achieving a psychological ritual transformation.
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?
CYK : I live in Taiwan. immersed in its layered history, vibrant street life, and complex identity—I imagine it would shape my design approach profoundly. Taiwan’s cultural heritage is a fascinating fusion of Indigenous roots, Han traditions, Japanese colonial influence, and contemporary globalism. In daily life, small rituals (like walking through a night market or observing Ghost Festival) would constantly spark ideas about how design shapes mood and memory. With a budget-driven mindset, designers must use powerful stories to convince clients to look beyond short-term cost considerations and adopt innovative materials and practices with more sustainable value.
DI: How do you work with companies?
CYK : If I were a designer working with companies, my approach would focus on co-creation, clarity, and courageous thinking. Start by understanding not just what the company *wants*, but what they *value*, who their audience is, and what problem they’re really trying to solve.
DI: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
CYK : Every time you work with a new designer, you need to inform the designer that company's SOP of drawing, construction, and remittance collection.
DI: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
CYK : Smart switches, smart sockets, network cameras, smart air conditioners, and Heat Recovery Ventilation.
DI: Can you describe a day in your life?
CYK : View the company calendar, adjust the current design, send the design sketch to the rendering company, and think about the content of the post.
DI: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
CYK : Compared to ordinary people, designers are better at reading space and understanding its development and construction methods. However, the disadvantage is that they understand space from a professional perspective, which may lead to blind spots in understanding and lack the experience of ordinary people.
DI: What skills are most important for a designer?
CYK : I think professional skills are the basic ones that must be possessed, but it is more important to maintain the original passion for design.
DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
CYK : Since our work includes design and construction, construction usually starts at 8 o'clock, so we basically contact manufacturers and work teams in the morning, hold design meetings and construction meetings around noon, and deal with design and copywriting in the afternoon and evening.
DI: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
CYK : I prefer to design commercial spaces, which are more able to break away from the previous design styles.
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
CYK : We work as a team, with a design team and a cooperating construction team.