Jul 8th, 2008
生命因歡笑而美麗–專訪「樂天生物」Dannis|Beautiful Life—-Interview with optimistic animal Dannis
Dannis是名副其實的「樂天生物」,一直對生活抱以自由開懷的態度,相信「人生因充滿歡笑而美麗」。對設計亦是如此, Dannis的一系列設計都以充滿童趣的構圖傳達簡單的正面訊息,「堅持信念,笑對難關」、「勇敢地表達自己的愛慕」和「狠狠地吻你的敵人一下」 等設計無不如是,一如陽光般溫暖人心。

自稱被科技淘汰的Dannis,以一顆童心為我們描繪生活的美妙之處,以真誠的話語和我們作心靈溝通,引領我們回歸人性的本真。其實只要放開懷抱,日常生活中的美的確無處不在,每一個設計師都以他們的真實感受,不斷這樣告訴我們。
Dannis的系列作品「美好生活」即將作爲Dookaz時尚T恤系列之一在香港會展中心展出,敬請留意。
Dannis的個人檔案:http://www.dookaz.com/dookazian/profile/letterman
「美好生活」系列作品:http://www.dookaz.com/vote/detail/786.html
1. 請介紹下自己
我是被這個所謂「先進」的電腦化世界淘汰了出來的一個過氣無知設計師。
現為一名「專業退休人士」。可喜的,我仍是那個開心過路人。
2. 爲何喜歡設計?
設計是世上唯一而我又懂得的,沒有種族、語言、年齡、宗教、性別等限制的工作。特別是對於我這一類疑似患有讀寫障礙;愛發白日夢的「樂天生物」。
3. 你的設計風格如何?
我希望藉著繽紛的色彩和簡單的造型設計,帶給觀者有輕鬆愉快和充滿自由陽光氣息的感覺。
4. 從何得到設計靈感?
日常的觀察和一顆童心。
5. 哪些文化因素曾影響過你的設計風格和主題?
莊子的道家思想和一位名叫桑貝爾的法國插畫師。
6. 你最喜歡的藝術家是?爲什麽?
任何作品能打動我的心,它的作者就是我喜歡的藝術家。
因為他/她能通過創作與我心靈相通,妙極,快哉。
7. 你平時喜歡去哪些設計網站?
我並沒有指定的設計網站要去,我的眼睛只會如漫遊太空般,去到那裡便瀏覽那裡,只要是有趣的就會多走幾回。
8. 談談你的獲選設計?靈感來自何處?想表達什麽?
設計靈感來自生活。
我們的生活充滿著煩惱、痛苦、困惑、仇恨...,
幸有喜樂、歡笑、滿足、關愛等相伴隨來。
所以休管它這個那個,只要放開胸懷感受一切;
如此多姿多采的人生,當然是美麗。

9. 如何得知Dookaz.com?
偶然而幸運地在一個電視節目中認識了這個網站。
10. 爲何選擇Dookaz作爲設計發表平臺?
因為它是一個簡單及具創意的網站。當然,我更觀察到它還擁有一群充滿朝氣,
熱誠認真的幕後工作人員。所以,我認為這確是個值得大家支持及讓設計師們
互相觀摩的好地方。
11. 對Dookaz有何評價?
大家繼續努力吧。這條路真的不容易開僻,但我深信它一定會一天比一天變得寬濶平坦,直到地極的每一角落。加油,Dookaz。
Dannis is definitely an optimistic animal who keeps wide-open faith in life and believes in ‘Life is beautiful from laughter’. So is his belief for design. The collection from Dannis is all formed of childish compositions to express simple and positive messages. ‘Keep Smiling’, ‘You Are My Angel’ and ‘So What’ are all works like that, warming people like sunshine.

Claimed himself as the eliminated by new technology, Dannis shows beauty of life to us through an innocent heart and spiritually communicates with us through hearted words, leading us back to innocence of humanity. Actually, to open your heart for beauty in daily life is the common and real feeling designers keep telling us.
Collection work ‘Beautiful Life’ from Dannis will be showed at HKCEC as one series of Dookaz Fashion Tee Collection, please keep your attention for Dookaz latest news.
Dannis’s Profile:http://www.dookaz.com/dookazian/profile/letterman
‘Beautiful Life’ Collection:http://www.dookaz.com/vote/detail/786.html
1. What are your current occupation and state of mind?
I am an out-of-date designer eliminated by this ‘advanced’ computer world. As a ‘professional retired man’, fortunately, I am still a happy passer-by.
2. Why do you like design?
Design is the only work I know in the world with no restriction of race, language, age, religion, gender and etc…. specially to someone like me—having a problem with writing and reading, also the optimistic animal who love day-dreaming.
3. How would you describe your style of art?
I would like to bring relaxed, happy and free feeling like sunshine to audience via vivid colors and simple composition.
4. Where did you get your inspiration for your design?
From everyday observation and an innocent heart.
5. What cultural influences have influenced your style and subject matter?
Zhuang Zi’s Taoism Thought and a French illustrator named Zabel.
6. Who is your favorite artist of all time and why?
Any work moves me, the author of which will be my favorite artist. Because he/she built a connection with my heart through the artwork, isn’t it amazing?
7. What kind of design website do you often visit?
I have no fixed design website like to go. I just let my eyes wander around like in the universe, and wander more if find anything interesting.
8. Tell us about the design process for your picked design? How did you get the inspiration? What to express?
It is from daily life. Our life is full of worry, pain, confusion and hate…but fortunately also comes along happy, laughter, satisfaction and love. So just let go of the mess, and wide open your heart for everything. Such a life with so many variations is certainly beautiful.
9. How did you hear Dookaz.com?
I knew this website accidentally from in a TV show.
10. Why choose Dookaz as the platform to publish your design?
It is simple and creative. Of course, I am glad to know there is a couple of active, passionate and sincere staff behind it. So, I do think it is a good place deserves our supports and communication.
11. How do you comment on Dookaz.com?
Keep working. This is not so easy, but I believe it will become more smoothly day by day, reaching every corner of the Earth. Add oil, Dookaz!