Dream Maker
P O RT FO L I O
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K U O C H U N TA N G
Men are great for the dreams they have
2015
Dream Maker
Men are great for the dreams they have
P O RT FO L I O
by
K U O C H U N TA N G
contents
04 Introduction
08 resume
12 work experience
26 work
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graduation project
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Industrial Design
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painting
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package
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Graphic design
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photography
Introduction
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Introduction
Born in a business family, I has been implanted and gradually perceived critical thinking since early age. So I showed a great interest in logic-based subjects in school, such as mathematics, science, chemistry, etc. Also, influenced by my sister, who is pretty fond of arts and books, I’ve grown a strong interest in arts. In learning of how to draw and paint, I really enjoyed and was fascinated more about the creative thinking process than mastering painting techniques. This, I believe, initially ignited my desire for pursuing a career as a visual artist. There is fierce competition in the Department of Visual Communication Design. Sometimes I feel pretty frustrated and tired when my fellow students paint better than me, but I’ve never given up because I persist that today’s hardworking lays tomorrow’s solid foundation, and the effort will eventually pay off. In fulfilling my dream, I’d worked hard studying professional knowledge in university to setup a concrete foundation in Graphic Design. To better absorb and digest the knowledge learned from class, I also participated some industrial cases in product design during my spare time. In the design process, critical thinking has always helped me probe questions and solve them independently and successfully, which really gives me confidence for pursuing my career in industrial design after graduation. Armed with a solid foundation in Graphic Design and upholding a big aspiration, I’m looking forward to embracing my dream of creating both visually appealing and functional products to serve for industries.
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INFORMATION
DESIGN SKILLS
Kuo-chun Tang
Adobe Photoshop CC
Tel: +886-4-776-2298
Adobe Illustrator CC
Mobile: +886-935-361-132
Adobe Flash CS6
E-mail: micky9918039@gmail.com
Adobe After Effects CS6 Adobe Premier Pro CS6 Adobe Indesign CC
EDUCATION September 2010 - June 2014
Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 Key Shot 5 Rhinoceros 5.0
●Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan
Visual Communication Design
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
(GPA: 3.72/4.00)
September 2012 - January 2013
B.F.A. Degree in Department of
●Secretary, Department of Visual Communication Design 2A Class,
WORK EXPERIENCE
Chaoyang University of Technology
July 2012- August 2012
February 2013 - June 2013
●Cai Sin Advertising Company,
●Vice Class Leader, Department of
Taichung, Taiwan
Visual Communication Design 3A
Logos, Packages and Layouts
Class, Chaoyang University of Technology
June 2014 – September 2014
September 2013 – June 2014
●Ideamax digital visual design
●Graduation Student’s Association,
Co., Ltd., Taichung, Taiwan
Department of Visual Communication
Copy & Proposal Writing
Design, Chaoyang University of Technology:
Management Project
Field event coordinators
October 18, 2013 ●Emcee, Asia Association of Basic Design
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CURATORIAL EXPERIENCE
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
October 2012
2012
●Photography Exhibition of
●The 2nd place, Contest of Creative
Jhih-hi Chen, Intramural practice of
and good idea, Chaoyang University
Department of Visual Communication
of Technology
Design, Chaoyang Universityof Technology
●The 2nd place, Contest of Student learning community, Chaoyang
April 2014
University of Technology
●Graduation Student’s Association, Exhibition of Graduation, Department
2013 : Times Young Creative Awards
of Visual Communication Design, At
●Nominations, Heroic chapter,
the Chaoyang University of Technology
Yon Ho, A cope writer category ●Nominations, Attachment chapter,
April 2014
Yon Ho, Broadcasting and
●Graduation Student’s Association,
Advertising Design category
Exhibition of Graduation, Department
●Nominations, French fries chapter,
of Visual Communication Design, At
SHU-TE University of Technology,
the National Library of Public Information
Graphic and Advertising Design category
May 2014 ●A+ Design Exhibition, Graduation Student’s Association, Exhibition of Graduation, Department of Visual
●Nominations, Hypothesis chapter, just us, Broadcasting and Advertising Design category ●Champion, Temperature chapter,
Communication Design, In Taichung
just us, A cope writer technology
Cultural & Creative Industries Park,
category ●Academic Excellence Award ,
May 2014
Temperature chapter, just us, Graphic
●Taiwan Young Designers' Exhibition,
and Advertising Design category
Graduation Student’s Association,
●Nominations, Temperature chapter,
Exhibition of Graduation, Department
just us, Broadcasting and Advertising
of Visual Communication Design, At
Design category
Taiwan Design Center 2014 ●Nominations, Program of Culture and Creative Industries Design, Ministry of Education
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Team : ideamax To echo the product naming, I used a blue whale as the visual focus contrasted with other surrounding sea animals on the background in order to display the sea animals’ migratory mode of living after Submersion. The vast blue background sets off a dignified appeal.
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Team : ideamax Company Introduction: Shang He Tang Food Co., Ltd. was first started as a bakery by two people from different backgrounds. Joy Joy Golden is a Japanese brand introduced into Taiwan market by Shang He Tang Food Co., Ltd. to bring in Japanese style and spirit to boost intercultural exchanging and flourishing between Taiwan and Japan. Logo Design Concept: The logo design adopts the family crest of the Japanese family company, which symbolizes the Japanrooted enterprise spirit. 9 heart-shaped petals around a central point symbolizes a customer-centric enterprise purpose served by the attitudes of being careful, enthusiastic, caring, sensitive, attentive, dedicated, amiable, loving, and patient to customers.
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Team : ideamax In the page of a foreign magazine, soft Chinese ink wash painting strokes contrast with the hardness of construction screws, and screws contrast with brushes. Unlike brushes create elegant Chinese ink wash paintings, screws are the indispensable component for the creation of beautiful buildings.
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Team : Intramural Practice “Vanished and Ornaments� photography exhibition consists of two parts: static photo presentation and dynamic documentary film display. The exhibition layout imitated the images of the military community, and the special designed path leads audience not only to revisit the scenes, as well as walk into the life of the nonexisting Restoration Village. The exhibition is not just about the photographs, but more about a wonderful time journey.
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Team : Student Community This painting is mainly group-created by the teachers and students in my department for the Ren’ai Senior Citizens’Home in Taichung. Some local elders were also invited to participate the painting. Vibrant colors in the painting show the eternal vitality and excitement of life.
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work experience
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Calendar
design competition
2013
Photography How Beautiful Taiwan Is Team : Gain-How Both competitions are national contests and co-organized by my university. As a staff for both events, I was fully involved in the activities throughout the whole event, such as poster printing, mail sending and receiving, evaluation, awarding, etc. Through participating the events, I have gained valuable experience in contest coordination.
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Seven Merits Genre: kids’ book
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Design Concept Hope through the illustrations, children can perceive a good understanding of seven merits, which are highly valued by early childhood education community: "self-discipline", "empathy," "frustration endurance", "honesty", "independent thinking", "confidence ", and "courage". Additionally, interactive little games in these books make the books more interesting, and further enhance the learning process.
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Side Viewďźš
Model Figureďźš
Size: Diameter-12cm, Depth-6cm Material: wood, metal sheet, clock core
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Industrial Design
Design Concept Time brings us valuable experience, and the elapsed time is very precious. A prehistoric theme is used as the focus of this desk clock, and time tickling with the movement of the arms symbolizes time elapsing and human history inevitably moving forward. The numerals on the clock display the feature transition from Paleolithic Era to Metal Era. The magnifying glass (short arm) and shovel (long arm) symbolize how archaeologists discover and excavate those buried cultures and treasures. To name this work as A Time Spell of Good Fortune implies time has been nourishing and flourishing our culture and life since human civilization started, and has also been witnessing the ups and downs of human history.
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C H A I R
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Design Concept Along with the promotion of cycling sport, the silhouettes of cyclists can often be seen on the roads. When cyclists need to take a break during the journey, it is hard for them to find a place to sit down and securely park their bikes at the same time. Therefore, it gives me an idea to combine the bike rake with the public chair, to provide cyclists a resting place in the best of both worlds, so that cyclists not only do not have to worry about occupying roads but also can take a safe short break.
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Design Concept The use of simple lines and geometric shapes created a clock with a modern aesthetics. The triangular shaped hour and minute hands present different angles at different times; the clock face not only has the practical value but also is a geometric painting with the unique feature. Who says this geometric painting is stationary? As time goes by, every minute of every moment it presents different scenery.
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Size L : 15cm W : 2.5cm H : 1cm
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painting
Size L : 22cm W : 2.5cm H : 2.5cm
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Size L : 19cm W : 15cm H : 110cm
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painting
Size L : 90cm W : 104cm H : 75cm
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Design Concept Hope through the packaging, people can tell what’s inside are pineapple cakes, so the box is designed to look like a big pineapple. To add a little twist, the box inside is designed like a cabinet: when you open it, you’ll discover a surprise while you enjoy tasty pineapple cakes.
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Design Concept Music is a cultural phenomenon coexisting with human beings from generation to generation. Adding the ancient symbol of dragon and phoenix onto the album disc indicates music still upholds an indispensable role in our daily life even today.
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Design Concept Intend to arouse the awareness of more walking, more stair-climbing for helping slow down Global Warming.
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Size : 10.5x14.5cm Design Concept The combination of a Christmas tree with a heart at the tree top brings up not only the joy of Christmas, as well as people's happiness of gathering together.
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Size : 10.5x14.5cm Design Concept Reflected in a red background, the ancient auspicious symbol, crane, coupled with ancient ornaments, sets off a propitious and peaceful New Year atmosphere.
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Design Concept This work was created for a luggage design competition. I straightforwardly outlined the concept of one hand holding a suitcase on the luggage, intending to display the audience a vision of seeing themselves out on a pleasant and relaxing trip.
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Design Concept By using special visual art techniques, arranging and assembling three capital English letters into an elegant woman with a crown, this sign drops a subtle hint that Maywufa Hair Products guarantee a deluxe and royal-like experience.
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Focal Length Shutter Speed Aperture ISO
96 mm 1/100 s f/4 600
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Focal Length Shutter Speed Aperture
154 mm 30 s f/20
ISO
200
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Focal Length Shutter Speed Aperture
154 mm 30 s f/22
ISO
200
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Focal Length Shutter Speed Aperture ISO
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50 mm 20 s f/21 200
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Focal Length Shutter Speed Aperture
21 mm 10 s f/4
ISO
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