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Interview with Qin mingqian |
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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Qin mingqian (QM) for A’ Design Award and Competition. You can access the full profile of Qin mingqian by clicking here.
FS: 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?
QM: I am a college student in LuXun Academy of Fine Arts from China. When I was young, I’m interest in drawing. That’s the reason made me become a designer.
FS: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
QM: We are a team.Everybody is uncommon.I’m proud to work with them.
FS: What is "design" for you?
QM: ’Design’ is a process.It leads me to discover the world.
FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
QM: I would like to do simple design which have great use.
FS: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
QM: I like IKEA products.It’s hard to cite a single example.Because I think all of IKEA’s products are very simple,but very useful.
FS: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
QM: I haven’t started working yet.So,there is nothing.
FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
QM: There is no doubt that the 3D-printed.It’s so convenient!
FS: When do you feel the most creative?
QM: At the beginning of design,there are nothing on paper,but they are in my brain.
FS: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
QM: I'll think:Dose it useful?Will it change our life?
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
QM: It’s comfortable.
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
QM: That is exciting!
FS: What makes a design successful?
QM: A good idea and hard work.
FS: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
QM: It is useful,that’s well.
FS: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
QM: A product will be impress the environment in a long time.So I think we have responsibility to go without saying.
FS: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
QM: I think ’The future of design’ means the design of products should be reckoned time’s change.
FS: When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
QM: I hope I will have exhibition by A’Design.
FS: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
QM: I always found inspirations on Pinterest.The sources of inspirations is the nature.
FS: 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?
QM: My design style is minimalism.I always start from function.
FS: 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?
QM: I live in China.China is a developing country.So there are many opportunities for designers.That’s good.
FS: How do you work with companies?
QM: I always try to do better in the condition.
FS: What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
QM: I think the designers should be creative and imagination.
FS: Can you talk a little about your design process?
QM: I always design them step by step.First,I found the defect.Then,I solved it.
FS: What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
QM: Just like Mac,Ipad pro,Logic G502,Iphone,Lamy.I love them.
FS: Can you describe a day in your life?
QM: At the beginning of the day,I always have a cup of coffee.That’s enough.
FS: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
QM: Follow your heart.
FS: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
QM: Designer is an amazing job,that’s cool. Another aspect is difficult.
FS: What is your "golden rule" in design?
QM: Useful.
FS: What skills are most important for a designer?
QM: High aesthetic.
FS: Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
QM: Pinterest,pencil,marker,computer...common tools.
FS: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
QM: Make a timeline.
FS: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
QM: Well,it depends.Sometimes a few days to complete.Sometimes a few years.
FS: What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
QM: Dose it looks good?Is it useful?I need both.
FS: What was your most important job experience?
QM: My first works.I make the clay model.
FS: Who are some of your clients?
QM: I think ordinary people is my clients.
FS: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
QM: The work without limits,because I can do better when I’m free.
FS: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
QM: I plan to find a job in a big company.
FS: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
QM: I work as a team.
FS: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
QM: It is still in secrecy.It’s about traffic.
FS: How can people contact you?
QM: Email:13998878349@163.com
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
QM: I look forward to the future with confidence.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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