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My name is Andy, and I was born in Hong Kong. At the age of 14, I immigrated to Toronto, Canada. As a kid, I was a bit of a rebel, and that love for rebellion and creative expression has stayed with me until now. I draw inspiration from a wide range of sources, including literature, nature, music, fashion, and social relationships. I'm not just interested in design and illustration; I'm interested in exploring the world around me and finding new ways to express my unique perspective. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to pursue design education in a foreign country. It has truly opened my eyes to new possibilities and expanded my horizons.
My design career began with a passion for illustration, where I could transform imaginative concepts into visual art. Transitioning into digital marketing, I learned how to use visuals strategically to capture attention and engage audiences, blending aesthetics with analytics.
Storyboarding expanded my skill set, teaching me the importance of visual narratives and seamless scene transitions. This blend of logic and creativity became crucial for my projects.
Branding, the synthesis of my experiences, allowed me to craft cohesive brand identities using illustration, marketing strategies, and storytelling. Here, design meets strategy to build resonant visual identities.
Each discipline has enriched my perspective, making me a versatile designer dedicated to creating effective, engaging, and memorable visual experiences. I am excited to continue pushing the boundaries of design and storytelling.
How is the crisis (Covid) affecting my workday?
It has changed my outlook on all design related objects in the sense that I believe it’s time to create content that is more meaningful and conceptual. I think it’s the right time to rethink the design and retail system, develop new ways of presenting ideas and get rid of the old structures which don’t work anymore and don't feel contemporary anymore. I think the online world will play a huge role provided it offers new experiences and approaches that are complementary to the physical world. I wish HK will be able to give designs more value with respect.
Aa an art director, how Generative AI impact you?
Generative AI profoundly impacts the role of an art director (all designers in general), offering both opportunities and challenges. It enhances creativity by quickly generating diverse design ideas and mimicking various artistic styles, providing abundant inspiration. AI boosts efficiency by automating repetitive tasks like resizing images and creating design variations, freeing up time for more strategic work. It also accelerates rapid prototyping, facilitating faster idea iteration and refinement.
AI's ability to personalize content based on user preferences and demographics enhances engagement and relevance. It can produce dynamic, real-time interactive content, elevating user experiences. Additionally, AI can optimize resources, reducing reliance on extensive human labor and costly third-party assets.
However, challenges include maintaining originality, as over-reliance on AI may lead to homogeneity in designs. Ethical and copyright issues also arise, requiring careful navigation of intellectual property rights and ethical considerations. Adapting to AI tools demands continuous learning and seamless integration with existing workflows.
Balancing AI's strengths with human intuition and creativity is key to leveraging its full potential in the evolving design landscape.
Skillsets : Figma, Adobe Suite 2024. Microsoft Office Suite, Generative AI, Prompt engineering (CoT, ToT), Digital / Live Art
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