Jung Chih Hsu founded Ten Art Deco (????) over 15 years ago to bring art into living spaces. With a spatial design background, he rethinks how people interact with their environment. Starting with residential interiors, the firm now handles large-scale planning and self-built housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q1. Congratulations on winning the MUSE Design Awards! Can you introduce yourself and share about what inspired you to pursue design as a career?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you! I am the founder of Ten Art Deco (????), a design firm established over 15 years ago. My background is in spatial design, and my passion for art, sketching, and aesthetics inspired me to create this company. In the early years, we primarily focused on residential interior design, but as the company grew, we expanded into large-scale residential planning and self-built housing projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More recently, we established a construction company, allowing us to provide more comprehensive services, including the design of public spaces and amenities for large-scale construction projects. Our core design philosophy is to maximize space efficiency without waste while integrating art and culture into every corner of a space. Additionally, we emphasize aesthetics alongside long-term maintenance and cleanliness, ensuring that our designs are both beautiful and practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winning the MUSE Design Awards is an incredible honor that reaffirms our commitment to creating thoughtful, well-designed spaces that enhance people\u2019s daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Q2. What does being recognized in the MUSE Design Awards mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Winning the MUSE Design Awards is an incredible honor for Ten Art Deco. It is not only a recognition of our years of dedication to design but also a strong encouragement, affirming that our design philosophy and values are appreciated on an international level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have always emphasized efficient space utilization, ensuring that no area is wasted, while also integrating art and cultural elements into every corner of our designs. This award validates our belief that great design should be both functional and emotionally impactful, creating spaces that enhance daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, this recognition gives our team greater confidence to continue refining our work. Moving forward, we remain committed to delivering innovative residential, public, and architectural designs, ensuring that aesthetics and practicality go hand in hand to make beautiful and meaningful spaces a part of everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Q3. How has this achievement impacted your career, team, or agency, and what opportunities has it brought so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Winning the MUSE Design Awards has had a significant impact on both my professional journey and our company, Ten Art Deco. It has not only strengthened our credibility in the industry but also opened up new opportunities for collaboration with larger developers and international clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For our team, this recognition serves as motivation to push our creative boundaries even further. It has attracted more clients who appreciate our approach to efficient space utilization, artistic integration, and practical aesthetics, allowing us to work on more ambitious projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, this achievement has given us greater visibility in the design community, leading to invitations for industry talks, exhibitions, and potential partnerships. It reinforces our commitment to innovation and inspires us to continue creating designs that blend beauty, function, and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Q4. What role does experimentation play in your creative process? Can you share an example?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Experimentation is at the very heart of our design process at Ten Art Deco. It drives us to push boundaries and explore unconventional solutions that ultimately lead to more innovative and functional spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, in one of our large-scale residential planning projects, we embraced an experimental approach by integrating modular design elements and adaptive lighting systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We experimented with flexible partitions that allowed spaces to transform according to the needs of the inhabitants. This not only enhanced the functionality of the living areas but also introduced a dynamic aesthetic element to the overall design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The project was met with enthusiastic feedback, reaffirming our belief that taking creative risks and experimenting with new concepts can lead to groundbreaking results in design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Q5. What’s the most unusual source of inspiration you’ve ever drawn from for a project?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, my latest inspirations come from a blend of sustainable design practices, biophilic elements, and innovative technological integrations. Recently, I\u2019ve been fascinated by how nature and modern technology intersect to create dynamic, adaptive spaces. For example, I\u2019ve been exploring ways to incorporate organic forms and eco-friendly materials into my projects, which not only enhance visual appeal but also improve environmental performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In one recent project, I experimented with a dynamic fa\u00e7ade system that responds to natural light and changing weather conditions, ensuring that the building remains both energy-efficient and aesthetically engaging throughout the day. This approach allowed me to create a space that adapts to its environment while maintaining a harmonious balance between form and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By continually drawing on these cutting-edge inspirations, I strive to push the boundaries of traditional design and deliver innovative, sustainable, and beautiful environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Winning Entry <\/p>\n\n\n\n