ID:我们很好奇，您在建筑界，设计界有偶像吗？为什么？如果有机会的话，想不想跟着他做学徒？

 

Tim: During my career I have admired many creative thinkers that have helped to shape the way I look at the world creatively , from film makers, painters, furniture designers, graphic artist; the list is endless. I fear that if I suggest one individual today my choice may change tomorrow.

译：在我的职业生涯里，我欣赏过非常多的思想家，他们帮助我认识这个世界，这些人包括电影制片人、家具设计师、视觉艺术家等。这个名单很长，我担心如果我只列举一位的话，明天我的想法又会变了。

 

ID:您觉的对于主设计师而言，助手意味着什么？

 

Tim: Assisting a lead designer is no easy job, it takes dedication and patience. For me the characteristics I most look for are positive energy and a positive outlook. A person who is free in thought, has an intelligent point of view and can think outside the box. 

译：给主设计师当助手不是一个容易的工作，需要专注和耐心。对于我来说，我看中的特点是正能量和积极的态度，这个人需要有自由的思考、有见解的个人观点，以及创造性思维。

 

ID:您和Gensler是如何关注年轻设计师的培养的？

 

Tim: We try to train our people in a thorough and professional manner within a collaborative and creative environment. Creativity is driven by confidence and self worth, so we strongly encourage our young designers to have a voice and express their opinions. Gensler places great emphasis on an individuals self improvement no matter how long they’ve been with the business or at what level, through workshops, seminars and retreats. Recently the company has launched a Global Exchange programme where selected employees spend time in other offices across the globe to learn skills that they may not be exposed to in their everyday office. 

译：我们对设计师的培养是通过全面和职业的方式在合作和创新的氛围里进行的。创意是由自信和自我价值驱使的，因此我们十分鼓励年轻设计师发表自己的看法。Gensler十分重视员工的自我提升，无论他们的工作时间长短或层次高低。近期Gensler开始了一个称为Global Exchange的全球培训项目，被挑选的员工可以在全球各个办公室学习其所在办公室接触不到的技能。

 

ID:如果有幸进入您公司做助手的幸运儿会迎接什么样的机会和挑战？

 

Tim: The greatest opportunity lies in working with an exceptional global organisation; an organisation that treasures creativity and innovative thinking. The opportunity to work across numerous design sectors with some of the worlds most reputed companies in a multi cultural environment.

 

Many young designers believe that design is about self expression….it isn’t. Often inexperienced designers succumb to being more interested in technique rather than an ‘organizing idea’ – the means rather than the end. This is a hobbyist tendency at the early stages of a career. The challenge lies in the designer understanding the agenda behind the work, the purpose of the work and it’s intended audience.

译：最大的机遇是可以在一家重视创意设计和创新思维的全球杰出事务所工作，在多元文化的氛围下与世界知名公司进行跨领域的设计工作。

 

许多年轻的设计师相信设计是有关个人的表达……不是这样的。缺乏经验的设计师通常倾向于只对技巧感兴趣，而不是“组织的理念”，即只重方式而非目的。这是职业发展早期的爱好者倾向。挑战就在于如何理解设计工作背后的计划，以及工作的目的和对象。

 

ID:您对今年的大师选助手活动，会有怎样的期待？

 

Tim: First and foremost to have a great couple of days with some of China’s best young talent. Obviously the ultimate expectation is to find the appropriate candidate, however I enjoy the event immensely, it’s a great to meet the sponsors and talk about design. 

译：首先是期待能与中国最好的年轻人才共度愉快的两天时间。当然，最终的目的还是希望能找到合适的人选。同时也期望能与活动的支持赞助方共同讨论设计话题。