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"mlstudiosonline" has been re-designed in CSS and also some basic PHP. This version 2 of the website is now being used to share my design views in terms of blog posts as well as showcasing my most recent portfolio.
The name "mlstudiosonline" is derived from the initials of my name "M" and "L". ML is also the name that I am being known in Australia. By simply taking "M" and "L" as the name of this web space, this also displays the characterisitc of my work of being based on simple and the concept of "minimalism".
Please feel free to visit my website and provide me with any constructive feedback.
About me
I am a Taiwan borned Singaporean and I am proficient in written and spoken English and Mandarin. Others include Hokkien, basic Cantonese and basic Japanese.
Since year 2000, I am significantaly involved with designed-related activitie. I undertook the Diploma of Digital Media Design for 3 years, specialising in games design at Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore. At the end of my diploma, my final year project was sent for “The Crow Bar Awards 2004”. It was awarded the second for the “Games Category-International and Singapore”.
While undertaking my diploma, I also took part in the Polytechnic's Judo club. I was helping with all the publicities for the club where I designed the notice board and also created the design for the Judo club.
During 2004 - 2006, I served my National Service in the Singapore Arm Forces Film Unit as an assistant cameraman where I developed professional camera-handling skills throughout the whole service term. I was invited to participate in an overseas military event in Rockhampton, Australia whereby I was assigned to film the ‘Exercise Wallaby’.
I furthered my studies in Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia and graduated with the Bachelor of Digital Design. Digital Design might be a stranger to some of the people however it simply means having designs in digital form. Examples of Digital Design range from image manipulation, graphic creation, website design, print design, interactive design, video editing, special effects, game design, 3-D modelling and animation and etc.
Currently I am attached to Gold Coast Design Studio. Gold Coast Design Studio or GCDS is a newly start-up company that deals with website, graphic, interactive and print. In GCDS, my main respnsiblilty is to create new designs for existing or new websites and showed the designs to the client for approval. Once the designs are being approved, I would then convert them into html or php files with CSS. Beside website designs, I am also in charge of the various types of print medias such as advertisements on magazine and corporate identy items. Most of my print jobs are creating corporate identities which include creating company letterheads, business cards, gift vouchers, envelopes and folder designs. My recent works have been displayed in my recent portfolio section.
I do all most of my designs in Adobe Illustrator as I believe that my strength lies in my graphic design. The biggest advantage that I have is all my works are able to be exported for high quality print including my website layouts. My design philosphy is based in minimalistic approach which transform into sleek, clean yet professional design that convey artistic ideas through digital art.
Previous Work Experience
Real Industry Practice, QCA, Griffith University (July 2007 - Nov 2007)
Digital Designer
My initial responsiblity was to conceptualise and design items, such as invitation cards and year book, for the end of year gruaduation show. I was the main cameraman to film down footages of the works for the Fine Art students and convert them into digital video formats. At the end of the work term, I created an interactive portfolio showcase DVD for all the graduating students for the end of year graduation.
Singapore Armed Force Film Unit (Nov 2003 – Feb 2006,)
Assistant Camerman
I was mainly involved in covering various military events such as training exercises and parades professionally from pre-production to post-production stages. I was also being invited by the Sinagpore Chief of Armor to record the live firing of the armor tanks in an overseas military filming in Rockhampton, Australia for Exercise Wallaby . Lastly I also travelled with the Singapore Navy to South China Sea on a Missile Covet Vessel (MCV) to film down the entire live firing mission.
Education
Bachelor of Digital Design (2006 - 2007)
Griffith University, Australia
This degree program is based on the emerging digital industries and provides you with creative design and IT skills that are focused on web and CD/DVD production, animation/film composition and creative digital content including games design. The program involves close industry links including substantial practical work.
Diploma in Digital Media Design (2000 - 2003)
Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
The Diploma in Digital Media Design is the most recognized prgramme in Singapore. Established in 1996, we have been pioneering Animation, Games Design, and Interative Media Design hand in hand with the Economic Development Board and the Media Development Authority. Through vigorous, high-value and industrial-relevant programmes, our graduates discover and develop their inherent talents and continue to excel upon and beyond graduation.
Award(s)
The Crow Bar Awards 2004: Games Category-International and Singapore (SILVER)
SPHERE (Mobile Game)
Control and roll an alien over all the crystals found on the board to unlock and activate a teleporter. Once the teleporter has been unlocked, players just need to roll the alien into the teleporter to proceed to the next level. To make the game more difficult, there will be traps that hinder the player as well as items that will assist the player.
Computer Skills
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