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Nanyan Chen is an interior designer driven by the belief that spaces can move people\u2014his globally shaped style blends sleek Italian minimalism with the soul of Chinese storytelling, a path first lit by a single unforgettable hotel stay.<\/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

I\u2019m Nanyan Chen, an interior designer specializing in high-end hospitality and residential spaces. My professional journey across China, the United States, and Italy has shaped a unique design philosophy that blends Italian contemporary aesthetics with the rich storytelling of Chinese culture, all enhanced by modern technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My passion for interior design began when I visited a hotel designed by Kelly Hill, which showed me how powerfully a well-crafted space can move people and inspired me to pursue this path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q2. What does being recognized in the MUSE Design Awards mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being recognized in the MUSE Design Awards is deeply meaningful to me, both personally and professionally. This recognition feels like a powerful affirmation of my career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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

This achievement will accelerate my career. It demonstrates my design ability, which has led to increased trust from current clients and opened opportunities for potential projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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 heart of my creative process. For example, in one of my recent hospitality projects, I explored integrating traditional Mexican motifs into a minimalist, Italian-inspired space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of using it directly, I experimented with abstract patterns and modern materials to subtly echo the narrative without overwhelming the contemporary feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q5. What’s the most unusual source of inspiration you’ve ever drawn from for a project?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I usually take inspiration from natural and cultural elements. The most unusual source I\u2019ve used was taking a motion or verb as the root concept to develop the entire interior space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winning Entry <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bharatanatyam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dig<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore another journey of Ariana Ziying Zhu<\/a>, the Silver Winner of the 2025 MUSE Design Awards. She\u2019s a product designer who blends cognitive science and visual arts to craft thoughtful digital experiences that connect with how people think, feel, and navigate the world.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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