The Artistry of Design: The Muse and the Therapist

Time: 2018/8/19 14:00:00 To 2018/8/19 16:00:00
Place:Zhejiang Art Museum Hall 3
Fee: Free
Type: Others
People: 150



Bio

A purpose driven career in environments design , I am dedicated to charting the next chap-ter by leveraging new technologies to better serve human needs. 

20 years working in the intersection of brand, art, architecture, urban design, interior design, and design strategy, my work and experience brings together strong innovation and lifestyle driven concepts, design thinking process, business viability, and design execution.

Inspired and inspiring, I have led cross functional teams big and small. From running my own architecture firm in NYC to leading design at IDEO Shanghai, I create new value for cli-ents and teams.

Lecture

There’s been much debate in recent years about the different approaches and value that design brings to the world. Whether it’s the design of things, spaces, systems, processes, experiences, businesses, and organiza-tions amongst others, designers and design disciplines want to qualitatively identify what value it is that we bring to our clients and
the public.

As designers, our work is different from art in the sense that we problem solve and often work with constraints, needs of the consumers and clients, as well as functionality at the center of our briefs. However, the design process and approach has taken different turns over the years.

My core craft is architecture. I’ve worked on projects at various scales….from tiny, to small, to medium, to large, to X-large. I’ve worked on the design of the inside of buildings, additions to buildings, buildings, landscapes, and even neighborhoods. Connecting the dots as I go along…