Alum wins Gold at the MUSE Design Awards
RISD alum Ting-lung Steve Chang MID 23 is making his mark in the world of furniture and lighting design. With a background in interior design, he is currently contributing to the design team at MacKenzie-Childs in New York. His practice centers on integrating cultural storytelling, craftsmanship, and contemporary living through furniture, lighting, and material-driven solutions.
In August 2025, Steve’s project Timeless Luxury in a Studio Suite of Black, Gold, and Passion, located in Hsinchu, Taiwan, was awarded Gold in the Interior Design – Compact Living category at the internationally recognized MUSE Design Awards. The project integrates bronze-toned tiles, handcrafted green ceramics, and bespoke furnishings to create a compact yet luxurious environment. Each element was selected to echo local culture and natural landscapes, weaving a narrative of earth, forest, and jungle into contemporary living.
During his time at RISD, Steve explored the intersection of cultural identity and materiality, themes that continue to inform his professional work today. This recognition underscores his commitment to bridging cultural narratives with modern design practice. As a RISD graduate, he continues to bring the school’s spirit of design innovation to a global stage, contributing to conversations on how design shapes the way people live and experience space.
