Tony (Wei-Hsiang) Lien

Simplicity is to reduce complexity, while passion is the bringing of positive energy to life. To achieve this new design philosophy is to achieve a transition between simplicity and passion, leading to a happy outcome

Chapter Stradivarius

Music is a source of inspiration and expression. 'Prelude and Allegro' is one piece of music that has inspired me greatly during my life. I learned to play the violin at the age of seven. I visualised my pen as the bow of a violin and documented each movement as the music progressed. During the composition it was important for me to focus on the passion of the piece: to do this I had to go into a deep state of mind. The aim is to use this method to develop a new styling aesthetic.

The whole design process takes place through the left and right hand movement when performing music on the violin. I then use wire, plaster, ink and clay to capture the music into design. My ultimate goal is to challenge automotive styling to take inspiration from the movement of the music.