Feel-Good Shopping

I love shopping for things I don’t need! It makes me feel less guilty if I can attach some meanings to my purchases. Now the holiday season is approaching, I thought I would share some of my resources. For Charitable Causes: Many companies offer products that part or all of the profits will be donated to orContinue reading “Feel-Good Shopping”

Yingge Ceramics Museum 鶯歌陶瓷博物館

Yingge is a town in the NewTaipeiCity that has long been famous for its ceramics production. The Yingge Ceramics Museum opened in 2000. The design of building is very modern. The mainly lobby is a four-story high open space with lot of natural lighting. The museum has exhibits that tell the history of ceramics. ItContinue reading “Yingge Ceramics Museum 鶯歌陶瓷博物館”

Reblog: “Lighting 101 – Lighting Work Surfaces”

Originally posted on The Texpat Starling:
Good Task Lighting Detail (from SouthernLiving.com) Task lighting or undercabinet lighting is an important part of any modern kitchen or office. Unfortunately it’s done improperly just about as many times as it’s done right. As an example, there’s a popular pin on my Pinterest feed (that I decided not…

Take Control of the Business!

It seems so common that self-employed designers work day and night, weekdays and weekends. Many designers feel obligated to be available whenever and wherever their clients need them. Not me! I figured I had to take control before I go insane. Having regular business hours was important to me. People can call, fax, and/or emailContinue reading “Take Control of the Business!”

‘MICHELLE CHIANG’ is a Brand

As a design professional, I feel it is important to market my own style.  There are tons of people with the same design and drafting skills I have, and many are more advanced and experienced than me, but nobody has the exact same style as mine. My style reflects on all aspects of my life: the foodContinue reading “‘MICHELLE CHIANG’ is a Brand”