I’m a multidisciplinary creative based in Penang, balancing freelance studio work with long-term client relationships across Japan, Malaysia, and China. I deliver art-led projects ranging from illustration and brand identity to fashion design, photography, and video production—always with room for something fun and experimental. I’ve spent years planning and producing content (including on-location shoots), designing daily media assets for a global luxury news brand, and leading visual direction for cultural programming and venue marketing. As a fluent multilingual creative, I enjoy collaborating across cultures and turning ideas into visuals, events, and stories that people actually want to experience.…

Vansha Tai

I’m a multidisciplinary creative based in Penang, balancing freelance studio work with long-term client relationships across Japan, Malaysia, and China. I deliver art-led projects ranging from illustration and brand identity to fashion design, photography, and video production—always with room for something fun and experimental. I’ve spent years planning and producing content (including on-location shoots), designing daily media assets for a global luxury news brand, and leading visual direction for cultural programming and venue marketing. As a fluent multilingual creative, I enjoy collaborating across cultures and turning ideas into visuals, events, and stories that people actually want to experience.…

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I’m a multidisciplinary creative based in Penang, balancing freelance studio work with long-term client relationships across Japan, Malaysia, and China. I deliver art-led projects ranging from illustration and brand identity to fashion design, photography, and video production—always with room for something fun and experimental.

I’ve spent years planning and producing content (including on-location shoots), designing daily media assets for a global luxury news brand, and leading visual direction for cultural programming and venue marketing. As a fluent multilingual creative, I enjoy collaborating across cultures and turning ideas into visuals, events, and stories that people actually want to experience.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Producer at PAGONG KYOTO
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Hybrid remote role producing and editing video content; supported design and retail sales operations for the brand.
Video Editor at PAGONG KYOTO
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Remote editing of video content for brand campaigns and promotions.
Creative Director at ZENITH'S GROUP
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Directed creative design and marketing across three bar venues under the group.
Art Director at PAGONG KYOTO
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Led art direction and visual design for brand campaigns across markets; oversaw branding and design initiatives.
Freelance Photographer at STRANGEWAYS APARTMENTS
February 1, 2015 - Present
Working as a freelance photographer delivering high-concept artistic vision across fashion, commercial, wedding, and premium adult creator projects.
Designer + Sales at PAGONG KYOTO
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Supported design and retail sales operations for the brand.
Founder / Independent Creative Studio (Strangeways Apartments) at Strangeways Apartments
January 1, 2013 - Present
Multidisciplinary practice delivering illustration, brand identity, graphic design, fashion design, event curation, photography, and video production. Maintains a personal client base for over ten years while working continuously alongside full-time roles across Japan, Malaysia, and China. Available for creative collaborations and fun, experimental projects.

Education

BA(Hons) Fashion Design at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
BA(Hons) Fashion Design at Kyoto Japanese Language School
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
BA(Hons) Fashion Design at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2026
BA(Hons) Fashion Design at Kyoto Japanese Language School
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Education