Pin Shuan Chen

LEGENDARY INTERVIEW

Design Legends ("DL") had the distinct honour to interview legendary designer Pin Shuan Chen ("PSC") 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?

PSC : I graduated from Nottingham Trant University in England and My major is Illustration. Now working as an in-house designer in Aunt Stella which is a cookie and gift shop in Taiwan.

DL: What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?

PSC : I love to draw since I was a kid, I like to imagine how things will be if I do some changes about it. And I found out this is something let I am good at.

DL: What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?

PSC : I would like to design some children's products since I found out I am good at children's style, and I would like to combine my illustration skill in the design.

DL: How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?

PSC : I think people could go out and see more different things, get new thought and feedback from the outside world.

DL: If you hadn’t become a designer, what would you have done?

PSC : Maybe I will be a teacher or a freelance illustrator draw some picture book.

DL: How do you define design, what is design for you?

PSC : Make the world a better place, let people feel happy when they saw the design.

DL: Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?

PSC : My family and friends, always stand by my side and give me support.

DL: How long does it take you to finalize a design project?

PSC : It also can be better, so it is very hard to finish it, maybe depending on the Deadline.

DL: When you have a new design project, where do you start?

PSC : researching and sketching, sketching can help me find the way to the right path.

DL: What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?

PSC : Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, something will add hand-drawing like watercolor.

DL: What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?

PSC : It is very important in the design, it will help people catch the story and feeling about the design.

DL: When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?

PSC : how did this idea come out, what skill did they use?

DL: Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?

PSC : Can respect each other and like their work, but also give comment on the design, and improve together.