JUNTAO LIU
LEGENDARY INTERVIEW
Design Legends ("DL") had the distinct honour to interview legendary designer Juntao Liu ("JL") 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: Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
JL : Self-study
DL: What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
JL : From a love of design
DL: Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
JL : Voluntary choice
DL: What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
JL : Besides graphic design, I hope to participate in the design of space, exhibition, products and other different fields
DL: What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
JL : Learning, life is a process of continuous learning, only continuous learning to become the hope of their own
DL: What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
JL : The Angle of intervention design
DL: What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
JL : Respect design, consumption design, give designers enough space to create. Less is more,Good Design is as Little Design as Possible
DL: What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
JL : Creating value for goods, design can make life better
DL: What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
JL : Interior space design, for self - design
DL: What is the dream project you haven’t yet had time to realize?
JL : Design goes back to daily life and makes life better through design
DL: What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
JL : Less is more
DL: Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
JL : Dieter Rams、John Pawson、Poul Kjaerholm、Axel Vervoordt、Shin Matsunaga
DL: What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?
JL : Less is more minimalist, functional design, inspire the future of design
DL: What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
JL : I always hope that my design has emotion and temperature, which can convey warmth and love to the society through design
DL: How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
JL : Keep learning and improving yourself
DL: How do you define design, what is design for you?
JL : Design is a problem solving process, from the problem, to solve the problem.
DL: Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
JL : The family is the biggest supporter of the design masters who give ideas inspiration
DL: What helped you to become a great designer?
JL : The unknown and love of design
DL: What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
JL : Not good enough. Keep learning
DL: How do you think designers should present their work?
JL : Share your design with more people through information or platforms
DL: What’s your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
JL : Space design, in addition to the plane involved in the exhibition, products and other different fields of design, multidimensional understanding of design
DL: What’s your ultimate goal as a designer?
JL : Design goes back to daily life, not design
DL: What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
JL : Promote the progress of the design industry
DL: How does design help create a better society?
JL : Back to everyday life, design should make life better
DL: What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
JL : A self-managed b&b space design project, through which the multi-dimensional understanding of the design can be achieved
DL: Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
JL : BRAUN, function first, minimal design
DL: What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
JL : Design drives industrial development and social progress
DL: Where do you think the design field is headed next?
JL : Design service life
DL: How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
JL : It varies from event to event, usually 2-3 weeks
DL: When you have a new design project, where do you start?
JL : Start by understanding the functions and appeals
DL: What is your life motto as a designer?
JL : Less is more
DL: Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
JL : Design decision trend
DL: What is the role of technology when you design?
JL : Complete the creative
DL: What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
JL : Photoshop、CorelDRAW
DL: What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
JL : Bring people different perception and experience
DL: What do you wish people to ask about your design?
JL : Could it be better?
DL: When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
JL : Can you do the same? Can you have this great design product?
DL: Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
JL : Team members, yes, often work together on design projects
DL: Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
JL : Around the design of insightful friends
DL: Which books you read had the most effect on your design?
JL : 《IDEA アイデア》、《设计中的设计》
DL: How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
JL : Create a relaxed and pleasant office environment, learn and progress together, respect each independent self
DL: Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
JL : Poul Kjaerholm ：）
DL: How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
JL : Winning an award is just a way to test yourself in a certain period of time
DL: What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
JL : My favorite colors are black, white and grey. My favorite season is spring. My favorite brands are BRAUN, B&O and Ejvind Kold Christensen
DL: Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?
JL : Last year, I designed for my son and held a special exhibition for him as a gift for his 12th birthday
DL: What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
JL : Recognition of the value of designers by industry and society. Be curious about the world
DL: What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
JL : The future will be better. The world in a thousand years is unknown
DL: Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
JL : More information can be found on our website www.jianshan816.com
