Designer André Fu shares why pencils and his iPhone play such big roles in his life in this week's Friday Five!

Born in Hong Kong and educated in England from the age of 14, designer André Fu holds a Bachelor of Arts at Cambridge University and a Masters in Architecture from the University of Cambridge. He credits his design style ? a quietly thoughtful, carefully considered yet analytical approach with a refined aesthetic ? to his cultural upbringing spent traveling between two countries for thirty years. “For me, it is about combining a seamless alignment of cultural and design sensibilities, modern luxury and craftsmanship to shape the world around us,? he shared.
André first became known when he redefined notions of hospitality with his design of the world-renowned Upper House Hotel in Hong Kong. His creations range from a furniture collaboration with Louis Vuitton?s Objets Nomades collection to contemporary art galleries in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Shanghai to major hotels and restaurants around the world for leading brands. André?s work has won increasing recognition with numerous awards. In 2016, he was named Designer of the Year for Maison & Objet Asia and and was honored in Wallpaper*s list of ?Top 20 Interior Designers?. In 2019, Elle Décor China has named André as ?Interior Designer of The Year?, and he successfully launched André Fu Living (AFL) with a holistic collection of lifestyle products. 2020 saw the publication of a new hardback mo...