An Wang
An Wang
Dr. An Wangwas a Chinese American computer engineer and inventor, and co-founder of computer company Wang Laboratories, which was known primarily for its dedicated word processing machines. An Wang was an important contributor to the development of magnetic core memory...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth2 February 1920
CountryUnited States of America
growing-up college made
All my closest friends are the ones I made while in college or who knew me growing up. They keep me grounded, and I adore that about them.
team mean people
I mean, I've always said I have an amazing team and network of friends and people that I work with that, you know, inspire me and enable me to do what I do.
running able wake-up
I feel so thankful that I'm able to be a part of something that I love to wake up and run to work every day.
jobs design done
The industry's changed so much that you can't just design something, put on a great show, and say, 'Okay, my job is done.'
matter surprise surprise-in-life
A lot of my work is a matter of reacting to surprises in life.
mom baby kids
My mom would put me in these preppy little suits and slick my hair to the side. I have these baby pictures of me where I'm this little preppy kid with a sweater tied around my neck.
focus consumers
When you focus on the consumer, the consumer responds.
pieces inspired audience
If someone realises the piece they are wearing is inspired by me then it only broadens my audience.
running batteries my-friends
My friends always joke that I run on batteries.
thinking creative mind
I think sometimes there are negative connotations for those who have a business mind as well as a creative side.
thinking fear-of-failure share
I think everyone shares a fear of failure-that you're only as good as your most recent collection.
adore creating modern people self truly
I adore the challenge of creating truly modern clothes, where a woman's personality and sense of self are revealed. I want people to see the dress, but focus on the woman.
freezing near rick room since wear
I wear Rick Owens T-shirts to bed. They are like my thermals, since I sleep with the room at near freezing temperatures, like a meat locker.
infected
My mother is the reason I'm in fashion. She worshiped it. Unfortunately, she infected me.