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.

Richard Tsai

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.

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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.

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Work Experience

Principal at Field of Vision
January 1, 2004 - Present
As principal of Field of Vision, I manage a design visualization studio producing renderings and animations across architectural visualization, product visualization, graphic design, education, and broadcast entertainment. My responsibilities include bidding, contracting, project and studio management, and production oversight.
Senior 3D Artist at RH
July 31, 2024 - August 6, 2025
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 at The Exploratorium
October 31, 2020 - August 6, 2025
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 at Katerra
October 31, 2019 - August 6, 2025
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 at Vanderbyl Design
December 31, 2018 - August 6, 2025
Performed project management, conceptual design, construction documentation, 3D rendering, and animation duties for a multidisciplinary design firm.
Senior 3D Visualization Specialist at DES Architects
September 30, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Produced architectural 3D renderings for internal review and public involvement. Provided guidance to junior staff and improved technical capabilities and production workflows within the visualization team.
Associate, Visual Simulation Specialist at EDAW
September 30, 2004 - August 6, 2025
Founded the 3D visualization team producing renderings and visual simulations for environmental and visual impact assessments under CEQA and NEPA. Responsible for project procurement, bidding, contracting, and management.
Visual Simulation Specialist at BRW
December 31, 1996 - August 6, 2025
Produced 3D visualization and renderings focusing on transportation planning projects as part of the in-house team.
Art Director / Associate Producer at California Environmental Legacy Project
June 30, 2014 - August 6, 2025
Served as Art Director and Associate Producer on the PBS documentary "Becoming California," overseeing budgeting, concept development, storyboarding, research, design, production, and leading a small team responsible for graphics and 3D animations. Awarded a Regional EMMY for this work.
Art Director / Associate Producer at Ron Blatman Productions and KQED
October 31, 2009 - August 6, 2025
Art Director and Associate Producer for the 4-hour PBS documentary series "Saving the Bay," handling budgeting, concept development, storyboarding, research, design, and production while leading a team to create graphics and 3D animations. Received two Regional EMMY awards for this project.
Architect at Aron Faegre Architects
June 1, 1994 - November 1, 1994
Provided design and CAD drafting for various projects, including a police station and library.
Architect at Bond and Wolfe Architects
June 1, 1999 - September 1, 1999
Provided design, drafting and 3D visualization capabilities to the studio; majority of projects focused on high-end residential design in the Ladue and greater Saint Louis areas.

Education

M. Arch at Washington University in St. Louis
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Masters Program in Architecture at Rice University
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
B.A. in Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994

Qualifications

Dean’s Scholarship, Washington University in St. Louis
January 1, 1999 - August 6, 2025
Graduate Scholarship, Rice University
January 1, 1996 - August 6, 2025
Regional EMMY, Associate Producer, Best Documentary, Becoming California
January 1, 2014 - August 6, 2025
Regional EMMY, Art Director, Best Graphics and Animation, Saving the Bay
January 1, 2010 - August 6, 2025
Dean’s Scholarship, Washington University in St. Louis
January 1, 1999 - August 6, 2025
Graduate Scholarship, Rice University
January 1, 1996 - August 6, 2025

Industry Experience

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