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RUPERT OOI SAY YUNG
Malaysia (MY)
Rupert Ooi owns MATTENESS INTERIOR DESIGN - a consultancy which focuses mainly on project management in hospitality and high-end residential areas. His role in the company is to translate and conceptualize briefs into sustainable designs which accurately reflect clients’ requirements and business plans. Founded in 2018, Rupert and his team work diligently to ensure MATTENESS INTERIOR DESIGN delivers innovative solutions that work for the present and the future. “As the name MATTENESS INTERIOR DESIGN goes, I believe that in order to create a great design or something that never existed before, one needs to possess extreme passion in his work - others often see that as a state of “MADNESS,” but we constantly seek to redefine and rethink interiors way beyond the conventional perception of space, - that drive eventually brought the company to be noticed in the international community.” Touching a little bit on when he found inspiration to dive in the world of design as well as what matters to him most as a business owner, Rupert mentioned his creative flair was sparked at a tender age of 7 years and has pursued his dream ever since. After graduating with a Bachelor (Hons) of Interior Architecture from Limkokwing University in 2010, Rupert worked in a multi-disciplinary environment and gained unique skills and experience in interior design. Later on, as a captain of his own ship, the industry role as a designer has then shifted to an entrepreneur, interpersonal, and technical skills are very much needed to deliver a project that the team and our clients can be proud of. To Rupert, seeing the smiles on the clients’ faces and how they infuse their personal touches into each space after the completion of each project is truly rewarding, and he certainly loves his job for this reason. It is also very encouraging when our studio gains friendships with our valuable clients, as our businesses and job opportunities are mostly by word of mouth. Despite challenges brought by the pandemic during the year 2020 - 2021, especially at the beginning when the company had to put large projects at a halt, MATTENESS INTERIOR DESIGN persevered and looked for ways to expedite their plan to diversify the company’s direction by not limiting their criteria/target to depend solely in residential projects but also able to handle project across various scale as interior design consultants. The company was able to produce high-quality interior works and technical drawings for a bigger portfolio. During the pandemic the company gave back to the community via its corporate social responsibility projects - one such project was for the St. Nicholas’ Home (Penang), a non-profit charitable organisation which aims to respond to the evolving needs of the blind and visually impaired (BVI) community in Malaysia. “St. Nicholas’ Home gave us a good opportunity to convert one of their buildings located at the centre of a six-acre land to a full-fledged cafe and kitchen.” The space will be utilised as a training ground for the BVIs to empower them with modern living skills so that they can find employment and live independent lives. “We always love to and think it’s crucial for designers and architects to be involved in community development to bring more aesthetic value and added functionality to public building/space. Ultimately, we hope to bring awareness to the public on the importance of involving interior designers. Excellent designs should always be affordable for all to experience.”
View ProfileHarry Miesbauer
Austria (AT)
Harry Miesbauer Yacht Design is one of the top five yacht design addresses in Italy, especially regarding high performance sail boat design. His designs have won not only several design awards but also on the race course like the prestigious 2022 edition of the Aegean 600 race in Greece. In his 25year long spanning career he was involved in the designs for the America’s Cup the Volvo Ocean Race, and several other high profile race boats.
View ProfileYu-Shan Liu
Taiwan (China) (TW)
After finishing my short-term job in the USA following the completion of my MA in interior design, I started working with my parents in their company. Here, I produce both renders and technical drawings, conduct measurements and surveys, and interact with clients. Over the years, working with them has helped me gain and develop both soft and hard skills, making me an all-rounded person in the field.
View ProfileGüneş Duman Gürbüz
Turkey (TR)
My name is Güneş. I was born in 1991. I have been interested in art since I was 5 years old. I have been in the art world since I was 14 years old. I graduated from Van Anatolian Fine Arts High School Painting Department. I studied at Anadolu University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Interior Architecture in Eskişehir. After graduation, I worked as a freelancer and also worked in many companies. I am currently working on various global projects. Designing is both a job and the most beautiful form of therapy for me. Knowing that I will produce new things while drawing gives me excitement. I think I have a lot; most importantly, I have a profession that I dreamed of as a little child. I do not hesitate while doing my job because when I communicate with different people, I go one step further in my profession. At the end of the day, when I look back, I feel that I have achieved great things.
View ProfileIdan Chiang of L'atelier Fantasia
Taiwan (China) (TW)
Design Director and Founder, Idan Chiang leads the way with her strong philosophy of unifying various disciplines for the creation of elegant, contemporary style. Having majored in sociology, she believes she has a unique perspective on exploring social trends and people’s needs. This is incorporated into every project to create the perfect tailor-made solution every time. As well as being an interior designer, she is also an art collector and educator and currently serves as on the Board of several Taiwanese organisations, all giving her an even deeper insight into the industry.
View ProfileRyuji Kojo, Toshihiro Obata
Japan (JP)
An architectural design firm led by Ryuji Kojo and Toshihiro Obata. Based in Fukuoka, they handle a wide range of design projects nationwide, including commercial spaces, residential architecture, interiors, furniture, and products. Recent notable works include "GC Nagasaki Dental Station" (2023), "Sushi Koji" (2022), "fan" (2022), and "House in Unzen" (2021). Major awards include the GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2024 GOLD (2023), KUKAN DESIGN AWARD 2023 (2023), JID AWARD 2023 Interior Product division (2023), JAPAN WOOD DESIGN AWARD 2023 (2023), and JID AWARD 2022 NEXT AGE division (2022).
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