Clarence JF Chen
Currently studying MA Communication Design at Ravensbourne, London and looking for any opportunities either in UK or Hong Kong. I am an approachable individual with a positive attitude who works well under pressure.I am hard working and open minded. I have been involved in both Eastern and Western art and design activities for over 9 years. I have experience in photography, design, Chinese calligraphy and painting. My manifesto (http://www.behance.net/gallery/My-Manifesto/956998)
Work Experience
Gendall Design
Graphic design (placement)
During the placement at Gendall, I have created some ideas for websites and branding concepts and also did some presentation posters and banners for some Cornwall companies such as the Cornwall development company and Regen southwest.
May 2009
- May 2009
Hong Kong Cultural Presentation Section (Music) - Design Section
Graphic design (internship)
At the Design section, I have been tasked to create a promotional pack for a musical event; including street banners, posters, flyers and brochures.
July 2009
- August 2009
Limehouse Books
Graphic design (internship)
I have been designing the layout for Limehouse Books website and working on a fictions book cover project. Also I have been asked to create some online materials such as Wallpaper and landing page for the company website.
August 2011
- August 2011
London, United Kingdom
Herd Communication
Graphic design (placement)
I created a holistic branding theme for Herd on Facebook, Twitter and Vimeo channel page. Also I have been tasked to design the layout for Herd website and some digital wallpapers.
September 2011
- September 2011
London, United Kingdom
Education
Ravensbourne
MA Communication Design
Recently finished MA Communication Design at Ravensbourne. Pending results.
October 2010
- September 2011
University College Falmouth
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Graduated from UCF, BA Graphic Design with Upper second-class honour.
September 2007
- July 2010
University College Falmouth
ABC(Diploma) Foundation in Art & Design
Graduated from UCF, ABC(Diploma) Foundation in Art & Design with Distinction grade.
September 2005
- July 2006
Falmouth, Cornwall,
Languages
English (Fluent),
Japanese (Beginner),
Mandarin (Advanced),
Cantonese (Native),
Skills
Aftereffect,
Chinese Art,
Chinese Calligraphy,
Chinese Painting,
Dreamweaver,
Excel,
Flash,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Microsoft Office Software,
Photoshop,
Powerpoint,
Word,
Additional Information
Interests: Photography, traveling, Paper crafting, reading comics, playing squash and badminton, swimming