We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Wei Hu ("WH").
Why Is He So Important? The spaces he designs directly impact people's daily lives, work experiences, and emotional states. A comfortable and functionally rational space can enhance people's quality of life and even influence their mental health. He not only addresses the functional aspects of space but also imbues it with emotional value through art and aesthetics. By integrating traditional culture, modern trends, and user personalities into his designs, he creates a unique spatial language. At the same time, his innovative designs can lead industry trends and drive the development of the design field. Through the selection of eco-friendly materials, optimization of space utilization, and the incorporation of energy-saving technologies, he contributes to environmental protection and sustainable development. His design works can subtly influence public aesthetic perceptions, elevating the entire society's understanding and pursuit of beauty. How Does He Contribute to Society? Create living and working environments that promote physical and mental well-being through rational layouts, lighting design, ventilation planning, and more. Pay attention to the needs of special groups (such as the elderly, children, and people with disabilities) by designing accessible spaces. Promote green design by selecting sustainable materials and creating energy-efficient spaces. Integrate traditional cultural elements into modern design, making spaces a vehicle for cultural heritage. Tell stories through design, conveying social values and cultural concepts. Participate in the design of public spaces, creating more meaningful social and cultural venues for the public. Improve urban environments through design, enhancing the happiness of citizens' lives. Share design philosophies, participate in industry forums or teaching, and inspire young designers and the public to understand design. Raise awareness of the importance of design in daily life, elevating the public's aesthetic consciousness. Address social issues through design, such as creating economical and practical living spaces for low-income families or designing temporary shelters for disaster areas.
Wei Hu Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Wei Hu.
Wei Hu Design - Whitecell Power Office
Designer Interview of Wei Hu:
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?
WH : My journey from learning painting in my youth to specializing in interior design represents a transition from two-dimensional art to spatial creation. The endless pursuit of designing spaces that evoke diverse emotional resonances has become both my joy and motivation as a designer. Yes, my dream is to become a designer.
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
WH : Our studio aspires to take on diverse spatial projects and refuses to be pigeonholed into any specific design category.
DI: What is "design" for you?
WH : Design addresses genuine needs while creating emotional resonance to elevate the spiritual value of space.
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
WH : The design pursues a balance between functionality and aesthetics, with spatial narratives that evoke meaning.
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
WH : I.M. Pei employed geometric precision and masterful light manipulation to create architecture that not only dialogues with history but also redefines the relationship between art and humanity through innovative use of space, materials, and illumination.
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
WH : A chair not meant for sitting
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
WH : Pinterest
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
WH : Travel-infused inspiration
DI: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
WH : Resonance between Space and Emotion
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
WH : Immerse. Enjoy. Excel.
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
WH : It feels like seeing my own child—especially when the creation earns recognition.
DI: What makes a design successful?
WH : Dedicated and in-depth research
DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
WH : Functional rationality comes first, followed by its capacity to evoke appropriate emotions
DI: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
WH : We emphasize integrating indigenous craftsmanship with contemporary design, transforming reclaimed materials into sustainable art.
DI: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
WH : Emerging technologies and materials are driving design evolution, with future tech-digital art fusion reshaping the creation and impact of immersive spaces.
DI: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
WH : Based in Shenzhen since 2018, we're seeking suitable opportunities to host an exhibition this year.
DI: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
WH : Immerse in painting, sculpture, film, and beyond—constantly seeking works that challenge my imagination.
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?
WH : I aspire not for a conspicuously distinctive design style, but rather for an approach that authentically embodies each project while evoking profound emotional resonance.
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?
WH : Shenzhen, though not long steeped in China's ancient cultural timeline, benefits from the nation's vast multi-ethnic heritage that provides abundant design inspiration. The city's concentrated focus on design development, however, remains a relatively recent phenomenon.
DI: How do you work with companies?
WH : We welcome collaborations on challenging projects.
DI: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
WH : Grant designers greater creative freedom.
DI: Can you talk a little about your design process?
WH : Listen, decode, and gather design inspiration—transforming needs into orderly yet vibrant spatial narratives through design.
DI: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
WH : An adjustable-height desk, my son's piggy bank, a birdcage, my wife's storage cabinet, and my tobacco pipe
DI: Can you describe a day in your life?
WH : 7:00 News digest 8:00 Client calls | Site solutions | Design forum engagement 13:00 Recharge break 15:00 Tea time & Intensive drafting 19:00 Fitness recharge 22:00 Nightly reflection
DI: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
WH : Embrace multidimensional inputs, endure creative solitude, and savor the design journey.
DI: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
WH : Relentlessly pursuing new challenges, yet forever haunted by the impossibility of perfection
DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?
WH : Prioritizing the interplay of void and solid, while weaving spatial narratives.
DI: What skills are most important for a designer?
WH : Imagination
DI: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
WH : Pinterest、Photoshop、AutoCAD、IPad
DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
WH : Institutionalize structured communication and creative sessions to establish a mutually agreed workflow among all stakeholders.
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
WH : Two to three months
DI: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
WH : Do you have prior experience with this typology of design?
DI: What was your most important job experience?
WH : Acquired critical design processes and delivery standards within a global corporate environment.
DI: Who are some of your clients?
WH : Retail Chain Operator、Hotel Property Owner、Master Tenant
DI: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
WH : Curating design inspiration through the study of exemplary works is a profound delight.
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
WH : Rapidly integrate emerging technologies and innovative materials into design applications.
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
WH : Self-developed
DI: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
WH : Currently specializing in healthcare space design, aiming to create environments that balance professionalism and comfort through warm color palettes and meticulous spatial planning
DI: How can people contact you?
WH : Email: 317233320@qq.com Tel:+86 186 7676 7957