After graduating from university, I was admitted to the Department of Architecture of Chung Yuan Christian University for advanced studies. At the same time, I started my design career. I really love design. I enjoyed the process of working with my clients. I had found a great sense of accomplishment in this process. In 2005, I established my own company, ZK interior design.
My father is a calligrapher, and my mother is a painter for Chinese painting. I grew up in a family of artists, I have always been very interested in design. It is without a question for me.
I enjoyed working with my clients. Naturally, I was recommended to friends and family members of my clients whenever they need a designer. I established my own company, ZK interior design in 2005. Most of my projects are residential spaces.
Design means providing functional solutions for life. A designed space presents and decorates the living environment with functionality and beautiful elements.
The design with temperament and connotation gives me a sense of peace and tranquility.
Good design is to use practically the negativity and shortcomings of space to create beauty and functionality.
I like to use different materials to create a contrasting beauty and present a harmonious effect through balance.
I always communicate with clients to understand their habits, understand their preferences, and integrate designs to create the space for the clients.
In the tradition and custom of Taiwan, wood grain is representative of taste and style. Therefore, in many works, there is an important part of the design that is related to the application and presentation of wood. But considering sustainability, we have to find alternative solutions.
I am very happy to be recognized by MUSE Design Awards with a Gold Award. The original concept of the MUSE Design Award is to encourage continuous breakthrough and original creativity. This Gold Award for us is a very big affirmation for our company and team.
I created this design work, Dynamics of Lights and Shadows, for the male and female owners who have their own different preferences and styles. Through planning and the division of space, we created a richer spatial expression in the limited space for the husband and wife. We believe that the concept of this work has continuous breakthroughs in creativity and is in line with the concept of the MUSE Design Award. Therefore, we chose this work to submit.
The husband and wife like completely different styles. The warm style contradicts the industrial style. How to present the two elements in the same project and create a beauty of contrast? The planning and the proportions were the biggest challenges for a designer. I am glad that this design is accepted and recognized.
Receiving this award is a blessing. It makes our company and team members more confident. This award allows our team to be proud and brave. It encourages us to follow our creativity in future conceptual development. I believe that our future design will be more affirmed.
As a designer, I love to create design perfect home for my clients. When I can continue to use my creativity and imagination, I feel happy. I feel honored and joyful when my design is recognized.
I live in Taiwan. It is a small place compared with other places. But this place we live in is a blessed land that accepts diversity and multiculturalism due to the special historical background. This historical and cultural background trains designers to be able to learn and integrate any concept design. The cultural adaptability we have allows us to be creative. We dare to envision. This is the most special thing.
People will have more ideas and thoughts for the connotation of life. The concept of combining design and life will spread to every family. Therefore, the development of design in the future will still be based on humans. I believe that it will get better and better.
Only when we lay the foundation can we complete the creation.
On-site field visits and training are crucial. Learn as many design concepts as possible. Explore the world. Find your own path.
My mother has been a great impact on my design. She is a painter. I have been influenced by my mother since I was a child. I have been inspired by her ideas and aesthetics which she enlightened me through senses.
Each space or house has its unique and the most suitable configuration and planning. You are on the path of creating it. If you don't see and feel that in your design, you just have not found it yet.
ZK Interior Design is an award-winning interior design studio based in Taiwan.