Unity between the Universe and mankind is a hallmark of huaren design – Joy-Chou Yi
Noted Taiwanese interior designer Joy-Chou Yi says that the five thousand years of civilization that underpins huaren (Chinese-speaking) culture is an advantage that no other place in the world can […] Read more
Today’s design can be found in the culture of the past—Chi-wing Lee
A native of Hong Kong, Chi-Wing Lee is the founder and design director of product design consultancy, Milk Design. With a portfolio full of several award-winning projects, he has worked […] Read more
Designers should not try to define “Chinese”, they should redefine aesthetics – Dadawa
When we speak of Dadawa, most people think of her musical achievements. She was one the first talents from China to bloom in both style and voice. Since 1992 she’s […] Read more
Holistic, globally focused design practice is the way forward – Martin Darbyshire
“Running a business is often much more challenging than people expect,” says Martin Darbyshire, CEO and co-founder of influential London design consultancy, tangerine (www.tangerine.net). Luckily for many iconic businesses in […] Read more
A crisis of confidence is holding Taiwanese designers back – Justin Chou
Fashion designer Justin Chou’s rebellious nature has made him an expert at portraying the point of collision between two different elements. He uses this skill in his innovative creations, such […] Read more
Designers should draw influence from daily life to cultivate their design style – Godkidlla
Taiwanese designer Godkidlla often draws from his home country’s vigorous and extravagant local visual culture–represented in the bold colors and large fonts that dominate his distinctive design work. Taiwanese Electric […] Read more
“New Chinese” design might be just another interpretation of Western design theory – Chen Yanfei
In Chinese, the word Pusu evokes the concepts of dressing plainly or living a simple lifestyle. In truth, however, Pusu is a furniture design brand nestled in a renovated 80-year-old […] Read more
Huaren design is still seeking its unique perspective – Onion Yang
As Onion Yang, creative director of Taiwanese interior design studio Ahead Concept, notes, huaren design–design created for and within Chinese-speaking communities–represents a hodgepodge of influences. Compared to the relatively mature […] Read more
To avoid creating kitschy Chinese design, delve deep into contemporary Chinese living – Peicheng Ju
On stage at Design Shanghai 2017 to speak about the Chinese market, Peicheng Ju, Chief Architect at the Shanghai Office of residential property development company Vanke, noted that Chinese design […] Read more
Preserving Taiwan’s vanishing cultural heritage through design – Vivienne Li and Lili Chen
Taiwan’s local cultural heritage is rich and valuable, yet it is slowly disappearing as time passes and lifestyles change. HEE Porcelain founders Vivienne Li and Lili Chen are responding by […] Read more