WEDA – Aveline Chaw Of Spazehaus

Women Empowering Designer Award

Last but certainly not least, Aveline Chaw is the chief designer at Spazehaus with over a decade of experience under her belt. Her genuine adoration for design and the experience great design can bring you makes her an inspiring and deserving recipient of this award.

MH: Hi Aveline! So happy to have you joining us today. We’d love to know what inspired you to pursue design.

AC: I am often inspired by architecture. The mixture of materials, textures, shapes and colours produced energy that inspired me. All the random things I encounter in my daily life can also inspire inspiration. I chose interior design because my profession is “do what I like to do, and like what I do.”

MH: It must be motivating to be in a line of work you truly enjoy. But have you experienced any struggles working in a male-saturated industry?

AC: I personally believe that in most industries, women actually have more advantages than men. Although most workers in this industry are men, when we work on-site, everyone respects each other, and the work runs smoothly.

MH: Glad to hear it. In that case, what was your biggest challenge during your career? Have you ever felt like giving up?

AC: I have never considered quitting this industry. The biggest challenge is that when I started the interior design business, there was no one who knew about us or trusted us. In difficult times, we spent several months making design proposals, building up the company’s business portfolio, and providing professional advice to customers so that they can understand the value of our design and for us to win their trust.

MH: All that hard work must have paid off! What’s your greatest success?

AC: My greatest achievement is the establishment of an ID showroom. Through this showroom, we can help more and more people understand the importance of interior design and help them improve their quality of life.