We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Yiting Chen a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Yiting, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know?
I am not a designer , I would rather be an interpreter of nature and environment.I view the “whisper of nature” as the soul of my
creations, using abundant negative space and gentle lines to awaken the viewer’s latent memory of the ecosystem. For me, materials and colors are not merely visual symbols, but a “memory topology” resonating between humans and the environment: amidst the daily pressures of urban life, we may all need a touch of clean green to echo the tranquility within. I refer to this dialogue as “the whisper of matter”—allowing the canvas, ink, and pigments to carry unique emotions and reflections, like a serene conversation.
Yiting, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
About my design and my brand
The initial inspiration came from an afternoon stroll in a garden. Under the sunlight, a girl sat peacefully on the grass, surrounded by blooming flowers and fluttering butterflies. This scene later became the inspiration for the “Afternoon in the Garden” series. I use delicate watercolor strokes to capture this freshness and tranquility, extending my work into diverse mediums such as scarves, carpets, and wall art installations, bringing art from the canvas into everyday life. I think, “Cross-disciplinary collaborations have shown me another possibility for art—infusing natural emotions into people’s daily lives.”
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
In general ,the final presentation of my work to the public is the result of months, or even longer, of meticulous refinement. Throughout the creative process, I constantly experiments, rejects, and revises, aiming to present my work to the world in the most balanced and gentle manner. As my works gain increasing recognition, my influence have gradually grown, allowing more brands and audiences to appreciate her unique expression of urban ecology and the human warmth it embodies.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
I think the current design industry is becoming more and more commercialized. As designers, we often forget our original intentions. We not only bring new works to the market, but more importantly, we express the value of design through our works. In my opinion, the value of design is to connect people with nature and let people enjoy life in a more relaxed state. I have always adhered to this goal.
Image Credits
Yiting Chen