It's not often
that I like writing about myself and my work - I definitely prefer
to let my work do the talking. However, in this case, I've probably got less than 10 seconds
to get your interest. This profile is now the 10th draft, as I attempt to conjure up literary wit to keep you riveted to your seat.
After a decade I've gradually gotten used to the fact that self exposure (the decent kind) is a useful form of marketing and helps create the illusion that I'm not just a person - I'm a brand. Worth buying into.
You would get a unique take on design - a stylistic but considered visual aesthetic cultivated by a stimulating mix of Eastern and British multicultural ingredients. Does that sound good? As I said, I prefer to let my work do the talking.
I am British Born Chinese but that doesn't automatically mean I speak seven Chinese dialects.
However, I do have an understated ability to greet friends politely over afternoon tea whilst adding a mysterious insult in Cantonese - all in the same breath. Just kidding. That's the dry English humour I think.
After a decade I've gradually gotten used to the fact that self exposure (the decent kind) is a useful form of marketing and helps create the illusion that I'm not just a person - I'm a brand. Worth buying into.
You would get a unique take on design - a stylistic but considered visual aesthetic cultivated by a stimulating mix of Eastern and British multicultural ingredients. Does that sound good? As I said, I prefer to let my work do the talking.
I am British Born Chinese but that doesn't automatically mean I speak seven Chinese dialects.
However, I do have an understated ability to greet friends politely over afternoon tea whilst adding a mysterious insult in Cantonese - all in the same breath. Just kidding. That's the dry English humour I think.
Anyhow, I've been drawing all my life but after a reluctant induction to the digital world back in 1997,
have happily managed to make a decent living as a digital designer, having co-founded a small design company quite early
on.
Those days were "interesting". I'm now nowhere near as naive as I used to be.
I work best when creating and developing digital "worlds", preferably with a synergy of visual style and creative programming. I know that sounds pretentious, but what I really mean is that I like both design and programming.
I'll create something that has a bit of movement and colour, but I'm equally passionate about clean lines, white space and simplicity - when needed.
When it comes to inspiration, there is so much. I guess that's one reason I created this quite extensive website, to document and highlight the inspiration I come across over time.
Inspiration can be anything from John Maeda's thought process to Si Scott's decorative swirls, the quirkiness of Kozyndan to the saturation of Lachapelle. Historical or contemporary, real life or virtual life, I find work just as well.
Those days were "interesting". I'm now nowhere near as naive as I used to be.
I work best when creating and developing digital "worlds", preferably with a synergy of visual style and creative programming. I know that sounds pretentious, but what I really mean is that I like both design and programming.
I'll create something that has a bit of movement and colour, but I'm equally passionate about clean lines, white space and simplicity - when needed.
When it comes to inspiration, there is so much. I guess that's one reason I created this quite extensive website, to document and highlight the inspiration I come across over time.
Inspiration can be anything from John Maeda's thought process to Si Scott's decorative swirls, the quirkiness of Kozyndan to the saturation of Lachapelle. Historical or contemporary, real life or virtual life, I find work just as well.
I've so far lived in London all my life, but love traveling. Otherwise, I've been a barman, sold DIY products, been a film extra in a scene
with Brad Pitt, sparred with Darth Maul and spun my way to a National Wushu Bronze Medal (in the "short weapons" category..don't ask).
Oh, there were over a hundred of us with Mr. Pitt, so don't send me your script just yet.
I am also a Trustee of The Pearl Foundation, Interactive Associate of Yellow Earth Theatre and a core member of The British Chinese (Political) Project as well as a past member of the ICA's Cultural Entrepreneur's Club.
Oh, and did I mention I prefer to let my work do the talking?
Last updated: 03.02.08
Oh, there were over a hundred of us with Mr. Pitt, so don't send me your script just yet.
I am also a Trustee of The Pearl Foundation, Interactive Associate of Yellow Earth Theatre and a core member of The British Chinese (Political) Project as well as a past member of the ICA's Cultural Entrepreneur's Club.
Oh, and did I mention I prefer to let my work do the talking?
Last updated: 03.02.08
