The 'Dezeen's of this world are extremely inspirational but have no realistic dimension any more.

I really feel that design has the capacity to communicate, and I really have concentrated on the communication of positive values.

I am quite familiar with Dubai and its design scene. I have been a regular visitor for more than 10 years. It is hard to name an area where hospitality, friendship, culture, ambition, and beauty are so highly regarded.

I collect memories. I look for opportunities to try new things, go to new places, and meet new people all the time.

The 'Dezeen's of this world are extremely inspirational but have no realistic dimension any more.

Design, by definition, is an eco-friendly activity, as its aim is to create objects which are meaningful and durable. Trends always cost resources, but a true designer creates wares which will remain relevant forever.

My mom and dad had a store, and sometimes people would return broken stuff. I'd take it apart and reassemble it. At 16, I really understood the architecture of things.