Who I Am :: Personality and Interests
I was born and raised in China, and came to the US at the age of 14. I think that made me very adaptive to different environments, and a fast learner. It has also widened my view and helped me to stay humble and respective to different cultures and ideas. Everyone should have the freedom to express themselves, and as a designer, I am the medium to help my clients express their vision.
What I do :: Skills and Expertise
I majored in Sequential Art (which is a fancy term for comic book illustration), but I'm currently a Senior Graphic Artist in the Manhattan apparel industry. My expertise is in illustration and graphic design. Drawing has always been my passion since I was a kid. And that foundation has helped me in every step in my design process.
How I Think :: Inspirations and Aspirations
I get inspired by many things, from the ancient Chinese painting and calligraphy to western sculptures and graffiti. Everyday I discover and draw inspiration from more great artists and designers. The idea of making my imagination come to life visually so that everyone could see has always driven me to improve my skills. And I believe success is 99% hard work plus 1% talent.