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Sarah Zaheer is a designer and researcher fascinated by the hidden reasons behind human behavior, using her passion for behavioral design to craft technology that gently guides everyday actions toward positive change.<\/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

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MELABase: Bridging clinical practice and cancer research<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Explore another journey of Nanyan Chen<\/a>, the Platinum and Silver Winner of the 2025 MUSE Design Awards. He\u2019s an interior designer who believes spaces can move people\u2014shaped by life across three countries, his style fuses sleek Italian minimalism with the soul of Chinese storytelling, a path sparked by one unforgettable hotel stay.
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