TAMMY LEE
LEGENDARY INTERVIEW
Design Legends ("DL") had the distinct honour to interview legendary designer Tammy Lee ("TL") for their original perspective and innovative approach to design as well as their creative lifestyle, we are very pleased to share our interview with our distinguished readers.
DL: What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
TL : When I was young, I was inspired by a magazine about design, after which I have been passionate about design.
DL: Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
TL : When I was a child, I dreamed of being an excellent designer recognized by the public. Even though friends around me are not so supportive about my decision, I am really interested in being a designer.
DL: What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
TL : Ordinary as I am, I think hard-work and passion can make a difference. Once you get started, you must put all out.
DL: If you hadn’t become a designer, what would you have done?
TL : I would like to become an artist, a cook or a dancer.
DL: Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
TL : My best friend has been supporting me all the time.
DL: What helped you to become a great designer?
TL : The creed of my life is “live a life and get down to work.” As an optimistic person, I pursue the beauty of life and take things seriously.
DL: What’s your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
TL : I am not quite sure about my next project, but I will try my best to create an innovative one.
DL: What’s your ultimate goal as a designer?
TL : In my opinion, there is no ultimate goal to a designer. What I would do is to try my best and keep on improving.
DL: Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
TL : It is an ordinary magazine which was read by me as a little girl, but I forgot its name.
DL: When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
TL : Yes, the goal of being a great designer was very clear in my mind.
TAMMY LEE
LEGENDARY DESIGNER
THIS WORK IS DESIGNED BY TAMMY, AN OPTIMISTIC GIRL WHO IS PASSIONATE ABOUT HER LIFE, DREAM AND DESIGN CAREER. SHE ATTACHES GREAT IMPORTANCE TO ORIGINALITY AND THE COMBINATION OF CREATIVITY, AESTHETICS AND PRACTICABILITY. IN HER DAILY LIFE, SHE HAS A WIDE RANGE OF INTERESTS, AND IS FOND OF SEEKING INSPIRATIONS FROM MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES TO ADD MORE CHANGES AND FUN TO HER WORKS. THIS IS WHAT HAS GUIDED HER TO SET UP HER INDEPENDENT BRAND, CHUMMY DESIGN. SHE HAS GATHERED EXCELLENT DESIGNERS FROM DIFFERENT FIELDS TO FORM A MORE INTERESTING TEAM, IN WHICH TEAMMATES CAN MUTUALLY INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER TO BRING ABOUT MORE MAGICAL DESIGNS.
