Will Zhang, Director of Design + Product Innovation at Emtek, finds some inspiration in the natural world, design history + even his dogs! Read more in this week's Friday Five.

Will Zhang’s curiosity for design and incredible interiors was established at an early age, eventually leading him to his current position as Director of Design and Product Innovation at Emtek. There he establishes industrial design as a key part of the brand, maximizing the aesthetic and design value of products while continuously searching for new inspiration and ideas.
But he didn’t arrive at this point on his own. Will credits his best friend, spouse, and fellow industrial designer ? Carolina ? with being a constant source of support and guidance since they first met in college. He said, “Her influence on my designs is immeasurable, and I look up to her with the utmost respect and admiration. I aspire to emulate her in every way.” Will Zhang
A noteworthy design moment that stands out to Will occurred when he was beginning his studies in Industrial Design. A close friend took him to visit an exhibit by Ant Farm, a multidisciplinary collective involved with alternative architecture, performance, and video. “The experience left a lasting impression on me and he even gifted me a book about the group afterwards,” he said. “The concept of underground architecture and design captivated me, and their work still resonates with me to this day.”
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