As a teenager in Hong Kong, Phillip Kwok originally wanted to pursue photography, but found that he was increasingly attracted to the “creative practicality” of interiors. In the Interior Design program, he is intrigued by forays into the “real world”
of museums, galleries, and, in particular, design firms, whose projects range from furniture and exhibition design to architecture. “I think it’s really useful and interesting to see how professional designers approach a range of clients, assignments,
problems, and work flows,” he says, “and where they go to get their materials.”