037: I met the most admired design master
"Okay, it's just time to come, classmate Qi should have just finished drawing the quick question, relax a little, let's start the interview immediately."
When Professor Wei's voice sounded in the classroom, Qi Yueran's heart skipped a beat.
She was so engrossed in hand-painting just now that she didn't even notice when Professor Wei and Xin Zongyou entered the classroom.
Professor Wei's voice was powerful and powerful, like an experienced captain guiding the course in a storm.
Just as he has been committed to leading the development of industrial design and China's manufacturing industry.
Qi Yueran slowly got up and looked at this master who had never met but had influenced her design in two lifetimes.
Mr. Wei Donggao, this master who exists like a god in her heart.
Right now in front of her, she was able to communicate closely.
Professor Wei's white hair shimmers silver in the sun, and his eyes are like two stars with endless wisdom, flashing with love and dedication to design.
Every wrinkle on his face seems to tell the story of his hard work for the development of design.
She felt great reverence and excitement, tears rolling in her eyes, but they still flowed uncontrollably.
No one can understand the excitement of seeing her idol alive after her reincarnation, and she could soon become her teacher!
She quickly wiped her tears, adjusted her voice and breath, suppressed her trembling, handed the hand-drawn answer sheet to the professor, and replied:
"Hello professor, this is my hand-drawn test paper."
This is followed by a self-introduction.
"I have long admired Professor Wei's name, I am Qi Yueran, a student who came to interview today."
She had been working on a manuscript for a long time before she came, and she wanted to fully introduce herself to Professor Wei.
As a result, I was so nervous after meeting the real person that my brain was empty, and I forgot all the words I thought.
"Well, we've just looked at your material. I have also read the test papers...... Not bad. โ
Professor Wei briefly commented on Qi Yueran's written test.
This sentence is extremely golden.
Qi Yueran also took a reassuring pill and put her mind at ease, crossed her hands in front of her legs, and waited for the professor's next question.
Professor Wei looked up at her and smiled modestly:
"You don't have to be so restricted, let's just talk about design ideas, not so formal."
"Yes."
Qi Yueran was also infected by the professor's kindness and responded with a smile.
But the two hands were still tightly clenched together, hiding the unstoppable physiological tremors.
"Well, I guess I'm still a little tired after the exam just finished the discussion and hand-drawing, and we can start when you're almost rested."
Professor Wei put down the test paper, crossed his hands in front of her, and said to her.
Qi Yueran nodded hurriedly.
"I'm ready to start, so I don't take up too much of your time."
"Okay, then let's talk about this quick design of yours first."
"This time, the quick question is about designing a ......"
Qi Yueran was just about to continue answering the question, but was stopped by Professor Wei again.
"I'm sorry to interrupt, but I think it will be easier for you to sit next to me."
โโฆโฆ Good. โ
Professor Wei's words are polite and polite, and he is very respectful of the opinions of juniors.
This made Qi Yueran a little flattered, and she couldn't react for a while when she answered.
Xin Zongyou nodded and got up to help Qi Yueran move the chair and sit on the same side of the long table together.
She cleared her throat and introduced her quick design.
Yue Ran's design instructions are detailed and precise, and even the difficult questions are analyzed in an extremely clear and persuasive way.
Professor Wei listened carefully to her design ideas and concepts, and asked questions from time to time.
But Qi Yueran can also answer quickly, and can flexibly cite classic cases in the history of design to support his views.
During the conversation with Professor Wei, she gradually relaxed, and there was a relaxed atmosphere of team discussions.
When it was rising, Professor Wei would also pick up a pencil and help her revise one or two design details.
It seems that the master's fingertips are full of spirituality and creativity, as if he can still flow endless inspiration and wisdom, and the design that he has changed will be the finishing touch, which makes Qi Yueran benefit a lot in an instant.
And Xin Zongyou, who is on the far left, couldn't help but be curious about her background......
How did she acquire such knowledge and skills?
The most valuable thing is that she has no extra time to write drafts just now, but she speaks very fluently, and her professional vocabulary is also very accurate, even similar to some of the design methodologies she is studying.
But those studies have just begun, and the reports have not yet been completed, let alone papers......
Is it really a coincidence that she managed to use this design method in a relatively complete way?
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"It's very good, I can feel that your design ability is good in a short communication with you, and it can also be seen that you have a lot of talent and creativity."
"The design is simple and soulful, and the color palette is excellent, although it is a simple color pencil depiction."
"Your work not only reflects your personality and style, but also resonates and emotionally resonates with people."
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Professor Wei's high evaluation made Qi Yueran so excited that he almost lost his voice.
"Thank you, Professor Wei, for your advice!"
She nodded vigorously, with irrepressible joy in her heart.
"I've read the discussion and the previous materials without any problems, do you have any other materials?"
Professor Wei saw that she was full of joy and anger, her behavior was frank, and the lines of the quick question just now were also very smooth, so he knew that this was a good seedling with a pure mind and aura, and he asked her again with a sincere smile.
In fact, he is already willing to take special care of this "transfer student" in his heart.
Qi Yueran reacted and said affirmatively:
"Be prepared, please wait."
She got up and walked to the door, picked up the crossbody bag that had been placed there, and took out the completely self-designed cutlery that had been prepared in advance.
"Hello Professor Wei and Senior Brother Xin, please allow me to introduce this set of tableware designed and made by me and other design purposes."
Professor Wei made a "please" gesture, and Qi Yueran stepped forward to start her introduction:
"This portable lunch box was designed by me personally, made of 100% pure natural wood, finely sanded and polished, which not only guarantees the environmental friendliness of the tableware, but also gives it a unique natural beauty. In addition, this wooden tableware has great comfort and can make users feel more relaxed and comfortable while eating. At the same time, it is also very easy to clean, just simply rinse with water.
When designing this tableware, I blended the ideas of nature and practicality. I wanted to not only bring out the natural beauty of wood, but also make this tableware practical and convenient for people's daily lives. Therefore, I chose high-quality wood and adopted an ergonomic design, which makes this cutlery not only beautiful to look at, but also very comfortable to use.
The innovation of this design lies in the use of mortise and tenon structure connection between bowls and bowls, which is the most reliable, and at the same time changes the center of gravity of the lunch box to a certain extent, so as to avoid the leakage of soup in the process of carrying, which has a certain practicality. โ
When Professor Wei Donggao and Xin Zongyou heard this, they also opened the lunch box and carefully observed the wooden connection structure and mortise and tenon structure again.
I tried the length and weight of the chopsticks in detail, and it was indeed ergonomic.
Professor Wei gave a rare look of surprise:
"You designed it all on your own?"
"Yes, I asked my sister to help me in the model-making process, and part of her work was also involved."
"It's no wonder that it can be polished so smooth, and it feels really good."
Xin Zongyou also whispered praise.
"It's really good."
Professor Wei nodded slowly.
After thinking for a while, the master and apprentice also whispered quietly.
After a long time, Professor Wei slowly opened his mouth and began his concluding comments:
"If you only have the previous discussion and the interview, it won't impress me."
"You may have some design ability, but you can't see your future design development space."
"Because whether it is hand-drawn or discussed, these abilities can be cultivated by the day after tomorrow."
"It's very valuable to have such a level at your age, but it's hard to judge in the long run."
Qi Yueran nodded, agreeing with the professor's statement.
Professor Wei changed his words and continued:
"But this package box design shows me more possibilities in you......"
"It's not just the mortise and tenon structure that makes use of these ingenuity, but more importantly, your design isn't just about getting the job done, it's about expressing your thoughts and emotions."
"It's a very valuable design ability, and it's the key to being a good designer."
"But ......"
"One of the more critical issues is that your design is still a bit restrained, within the framework."
Qi Yueran instantly understood what Professor Wei meant, and humbly asked for advice.
"Please ask the professor for advice."
Professor Wei smiled and patiently suggested to her:
"It's just my humble opinion, and from the surface of today, it feels like your design is conventional, but it's too prescriptive."
"Under the ability to play with ease, but there are still some constraints."
"Maybe if you can be a little bolder, you will play better and show all your talent and aura."
Qi Yueran had an epiphany.
Because I worked in a large electrical appliance company in my last life, I have been constantly bound by various shackles such as the market, Party A, users, and benefits.
I can't break free, and I can't escape.
So her designs are always in those boxes.
Even if one day I suddenly have a good design inspiration and hand in proposals and sketches with great interest, I only end up being beaten back by the manager.
Over time, she got used to staying in her comfort zone.
Only in accordance with Party A's requirements, the design becomes rigid, tired of thinking, just for the benefit of the project, constantly squeezing their own design talent and design inspiration, without thinking about how to innovate and develop.
Later, the design became "patterned", just replacing the old medicine with a new bottle, and doing some superficial work to cope with the above.
I have to work overtime every night to catch up with some plans that I don't agree with in my heart, just for a promotion and a salary increase.
Even so, she did not have strong connections in the company, and her road to promotion was frequently blocked, and she was forced to fall into the anxiety of involution.
Therefore, although this lunch box design is designed by her free play, it still has the shadow of being bound by layers in her previous life.
Some subtle details are not brought to the extreme, and there are more than enough to be under.
This made her have to marvel at the viciousness of Professor Wei's eyes, and she could see it at a glance.
Her eyes were warm, and she said firmly:
"I can understand what the professor said."
"Okay."
Professor Wei was even more relieved to see that she understood everything.
"However, it is a long process to improve and develop design capabilities, would Qi be willing to join my team and develop together with us?"
Professor Wei looked at Xin Zongyou on the side, looked at her again, and asked with a smile.