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Minjun Liao is an interior designer passionate about creating warm, meaningful spaces. She began her journey by observing how people interact with their surroundings and is driven by the goal of helping others feel relaxed, secure, and understood through her work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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 an interior designer, passionate about the warmth and influence that space can bring. My journey into design began with observing how people interact with their surroundings. Realizing that my work could help others feel relaxed, secure, or understood gave me a true sense of purpose\u2014and that continues to motivate me.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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

This award is both an encouragement and a source of confidence for future challenges. Knowing that the concept behind my work is recognized internationally strengthens my resolve to create spaces with warmth and depth.<\/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

The award has brought greater visibility, allowing us to connect with diverse projects and collaborators. It\u2019s not just about exposure\u2014it\u2019s also about reinforcing our confidence in the value of what we do.<\/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

For me, experimentation isn\u2019t about bold shapes\u2014it\u2019s about using materials, lighting, and color in new ways to shape emotion. In Hair Reverie, we experimented with minimal forms and soft, diffused lighting to create an atmosphere where clients could feel both relaxed and trusting.<\/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

One moment that inspired me was watching a hairstylist gently wash a client\u2019s hair. It was quiet, trusting\u2014almost ritualistic. That softness stayed with me, and I wanted to translate that feeling into a spatial experience. Hair Reverie became a place where people could truly let go and feel cared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore the journey of the Weilong Gao<\/a>, the Silver Winner of the 2025 MUSE Design Awards. He leads TikTok\u2019s subscription design, helping creators grow their impact while co-creating WisdomPlan, an AI platform expanding access to personalized, equitable education worldwide.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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