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Richard Tsai

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I'm Richard Tsai, a trained architect with more than 20 years of experience spanning architecture product design, interior design, furniture design, graphic design, environmental planning, and broadcast entertainment.

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I’m Richard Tsai, a trained architect with more than 20 years of experience spanning architecture product design, interior design, furniture design, graphic design, environmental planning, and broadcast entertainment. I specialize in 3D modeling, photorealistic rendering, and computer animation, and I have earned three regional Emmy awards as Art Director and Associate Producer for PBS documentaries.

As the founder and principal of Field of Vision in San Francisco since 2004, I lead a creative studio that produces videos, motion graphics, 3D rendering and animations, handling bidding, contracting, project management and production. I also contribute as Creative Associate for Yadav Diamonds and Jewelry, guiding marketing and production of ads and videos for luxury goods, and I have collaborated on major museum, architectural, and exhibition projects through roles at the Exploratorium, Katerra, Vanderbyl Design, and DES Architects.

  • 30 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 12 roles

Senior 3D Artist · RHJul 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

Part of the in-house rendering team producing photorealistic architectural renderings for retail and hospitality projects for a luxury brand. I enhanced studio capabilities by introducing new technical and production workflows.

Senior 3D Designer · The ExploratoriumOct 2020 – Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Co-led the interior and exhibit design of the Kiewit Luminarium in Omaha, Nebraska, including project management, concept and design development, construction documentation, and 3D rendering within the Global Collaborations Studio at a world-renowned science museum.

Senior Lead Visualization Artist · KaterraOct 2019 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Co-led the 3D Visualization Studio for a global construction company specializing in technology-driven prefabricated multi-residential housing. Managed projects, production, and guided studio’s technical and production directions.

Senior Lead Designer · Vanderbyl DesignDec 2018 – Aug 2025 · 6 yrs 9 mos
Senior 3D Visualization Specialist · DES ArchitectsSep 2016 – Aug 2025 · 9 yrs
Art Director / Associate Producer · California Environmental Legacy ProjectJun 2014 – Aug 2025 · 11 yrs 3 mos
Art Director / Associate Producer · Ron Blatman Productions and KQEDOct 2009 – Aug 2025 · 15 yrs 11 mos
Associate, Visual Simulation Specialist · EDAWSep 2004 – Aug 2025 · 21 yrs

Education

M. Arch · Washington University in St. Louis2000
Masters Program in Architecture · Rice University1999
B.A. in Architecture · Washington University in St. Louis1994

Certifications and awards· 6

Dean’s Scholarship, Washington University in St. Louis1999 – 2025
Graduate Scholarship, Rice University1996 – 2025
Regional EMMY, Associate Producer, Best Documentary, Becoming California2014 – 2025
Regional EMMY, Art Director, Best Graphics and Animation, Saving the Bay2010 – 2025

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