Architect and interior designer Michael Tsang doesn't like to compromise. 'I want to be faithful to myself,' he says. 'If I don't like a client's idea, I don't put it down on paper.' Tsang, who is director of AGC Design, extends his hardline stance to music. He's the music director of local theatre group W Theatre, with which he recently released a well-received album, W X M - W Theatre x Michael Tsang Music Collection. Favourite homeware shop 'Franc Franc in Japan [3F YM Square, 4-31-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo]. It has a much bigger selection than the one in Hong Kong. Muji [3/F Lee Theatre Plaza, 99 Percival St, Causeway Bay, tel: 2808 1306] also earns marks for its simplicity.' Favourite market 'Covent Garden in London for its atmosphere and beautiful street art. I bought a vase made of hand-blown glass there.' Favourite living interior designers 'Jun Aoki [who designed Louis Vuitton's store in Nagoya, Japan]. Every one of his works looks refreshing and he excels in playing with light. Architect Peter Marino is more down to earth. His works have the power to soothe the eyes.' Country with the best design products 'Spain. Spanish designs are tasteful and middle-class, but very down to earth, unlike the sometimes ostentatious French designs.' Design no-no 'White floor tiles are very challenging, and snow-white tiles with no pattern can easily turn a home into a hospital. They're not elegant.'