Dawn Chan is a multimedia artist based in Hong Kong. Her background is in branding and graphic design. She graduated in MFA Experimental Animation from California Institute of the Arts, and in BA Graphic Design from Central St. Martins of the University of Arts London.

Dawn Chan is a multimedia artist based in Hong Kong. Her background is in branding and graphic design. She graduated in MFA Experimental Animation from California Institute of the Arts, and in BA Graphic Design from Central St. Martins of the University of Arts London.

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Dawn Chan is a multimedia artist based in Hong Kong. Her background is in branding and graphic design. She graduated in MFA Experimental Animation from California Institute of the Arts, and in BA Graphic Design from Central St. Martins of the University of Arts London.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Multimedia Designer at The University of Hong Kong
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025
Provided website consultation services for the Journalism and Media Studies Centre, including creating a new website for their 25th Anniversary and updating the current website. Designed the website for the documentary film Ah Cheung: Wings of Hope. Worked as multimedia designer for the Technology-Enriched Learning Initiative (TELI), creating graphics for posters, social media, and website content, and developed graphics and 3D modeling for XR projects. Conducted 360 filming and editing for The Hong Kong Palace Museum. Also consulted on the Alumni and Giving Website, migrating and designing visual elements using WordPress.
Founder/ Director at Studio 0
March 1, 2016 - June 12, 2024
Founded and directed Studio 0, a boutique multimedia design studio based in Los Angeles and Hong Kong. Led projects including VR educational prototypes for Chinese poetry, 360 stitching and motion graphic designs for high-profile clients such as the Ministry of Information of Saudi Arabia, and animated storytelling collaborations with Afghan female artists. Managed experimental film projects involving 360 filming, editing, and visual effects.
Freelance Multimedia Designer at The University of Hong Kong (Journalism & Media Studies Centre)
February 1, 2021 - Present
Provided graphic and web design services for the Journalism and Media Studies Centre; created a new 25th Anniversary website and updated the main site. Served as multimedia designer for Technology-Enriched Learning Initiative (TELI), designing graphics for PowerPoint slides, posters, thumbnails, social banners, and updating content on WordPress via FTP/CSS/HTML. Developed graphics and 3D models for XR projects; contributed to 360 filming and editing for The Hong Kong Palace Museum; offered website consultation and visual design for HKU Alumni and Giving websites, including migrating sites to WordPress and proposing templates.
Founder / Director at Studio 0LA
March 1, 2016 - Present
Founder and Director of a boutique multimedia design studio based in Los Angeles and Hong Kong. Led projects including VR GuShi – UI & UX; WAHI – 360 Stitching/Motion Design/VFX; Tasting the Moon – storyboard/3D motion/VFX; Before I Sleep – script and 360 stitching/editing/VFX. Notable honors and awards for these works include selections and wins at multiple film and animation festivals.

Education

MFA at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
BA at Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet