Q: I'm really happy to have this interview with you. How many years have you been working in the design field? And why did you choose this industry?
Lin Haiquan: It has been around 13 years. Initially, it was a matter of fate, but more importantly, it's something I truly love. Passion and personal interest are the most important factors when choosing any career path.
Q: What do you think a successful designer should possess?
Lin Haiquan: Success in design involves several key elements. This is a topic that has been widely discussed on WeChat recently, especially regarding Liang Zhitian. In my opinion, there are three main aspects: business success, creative success, and overall professional excellence. While each is important, I believe the most essential is the comprehensive development of a designer — being well-rounded in both knowledge and skills.
Q: What kind of design style do you prefer?
Lin Haiquan: To be honest, I lean towards the new Chinese style and the new classical European style. These styles allow me to express my personal feelings and preferences. Compared to classical European styles, which can often be more imitative, the Chinese style is deeply rooted in culture. However, everyone interprets Chinese culture differently, which makes it even more interesting.
Q: What is your core design philosophy?
Lin Haiquan: My philosophy is that design should come from life and ultimately improve the quality of people’s lives. It’s not just about aesthetics — it’s about creating meaningful experiences for the users.
Q: You’ve started your own company now. How is that different from working as an individual designer?
Lin Haiquan: Running a company requires more management and broader thinking. For example, when starting a project, we need to consider the budget, planning, and long-term sustainability — it’s not just about the design itself.
Q: Does your company only focus on design, or do you also handle construction?
Lin Haiquan: Currently, our main focus is on design, and we only take on some selective construction projects.
Q: How do you communicate with clients who don’t know much about design, materials, or decoration? How do you help them accept your suggestions?
Lin Haiquan: It’s completely normal for clients to lack knowledge in these areas. The key is to make them feel confident in your expertise. As Shenzhen is known as the design capital, sometimes clients may interfere too much. In such cases, I try to guide them by introducing a more international design approach — giving them more space to create better results. Understanding the client is just as important as helping them understand design and life.
Q: Do you see your work more as art or as something related to everyday life?
Lin Haiquan: The best designs are a blend of both art and life. When we design, we must experience life and integrate it into our work. Design is closely tied to culture and the time we live in. I believe it's a combination, and it changes over time. In today’s fast-paced world, our goal is to create spaces that help people relax and feel comfortable.
Q: Do you prefer a simple style or a mix-and-match style?
Lin Haiquan: It depends on the stage and context. Aesthetics evolve, and a successful designer should understand how to combine culture, elements, color, and materials. What one person finds beautiful, another might not. In the past, mixed styles were less accepted because they felt too chaotic, but now people find them more appealing as their understanding of life changes.
Q: What do you think makes a successful design work?
Lin Haiquan: A successful work should be a balance between art and practicality. Interior design, in particular, serves real people, so we must always keep the end-user in mind.
Q: Do you think there’s a difference between commercial design and personal design?
Lin Haiquan: There’s a difference, but it’s not absolute. Beauty is continuous and can be found in different places. As long as we keep learning and improving, we can create great designs regardless of the purpose.
Q: What is the most satisfying project you've worked on so far?
Lin Haiquan: We're still in the early stages of our design journey, so we haven't reached a point where we can say we've completed a truly satisfying project. Our goal is to continuously pursue perfection.
Q: What are your plans for 2014?
Lin Haiquan: From a company perspective, we plan to enhance the quality of our design work. This includes improving our drawing standards and ensuring every step of the process meets high and systematic standards.
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