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nokhook designer Experimental Version 2009 / Editor: Lump Piner/ Consultant Editor: Kittiya Moonsarn / Writers & Translators: Ms. NyanTa Typeface from: 2006_iannnnnISO / Designed & Illustration by: Nokhookdesign / Cover Design: Anukun Hamala / Printed in Chiang Mai, Thailand / Copyright 2009 nokhoodesign
nokhookdesign 50 Ratchamanka Soi 6, T. Prasingh, A. Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50200 Tel. +6686-195-6677 E-mail: info@nokhookdesign.com www.nokhookdesign.com
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profile
Anukun Hamala (nokhookdesign) www.nokhookdesign.com
Born as genuine Chiang Mai, Anukun graduated from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in department of Architectural Education, Faculty of Industrial Education. He has worked with the magazines for 7 years and participated in many writing and graphic design contest in Thailand with few awards. Anukun has frequently joined graphic design exhibitions both in Chiang Mai and Bangkok. Today, he runs his own small business selling original design T-shirts and handmade products in Chiang Mai.
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1980 : Born in Chiang Mai with lots of experiences in drawing contests. 1996 : Graduated from Ratchamongkol Institute in faculty of Architecture. 2001 : Graduated from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in department of Architectural Education, Faculty of Industrial Education. 2002 : Worked as a trainee teacher and wrote 1st book as an educational media which was later won the prize of MBK INDY BOOK AWARDS 2002 for the most creative story. 2003 : Worked as a Graphic Designer with Shopping Computer Magazine in Bangkok. 2004 : - Worked as a Graphic Designer with COMPASS Magazine in Chiang Mai. - Won another prize from MBK INDY BOOK AWARDS 2004 2005 : Published his first book. 2006 : - Awarded an honorable mention from www.openfest.net for graphic design - www.nokhookdesign.com was founded. 2007: - One of three founders of www.hodesigner.com, a group of digital artists and graphic designers in Lanna - February -- one of four writers of Lonesome-cities project - April -- Organized a project entitled NOKHOOKPUPPET SERIES T-SHIRT COLLECTION - November -- worked as an Art director with www.openchiangmai.com - December -- Organized the Twin Mix Postcard Project, a collaborative project between 24 Thai designers 2008: - February -- Joined exhibition, + iNDi Exhibition, digital art exhibition at Silom Gallaria, Bangkok - April -- Joined exhibition, Hug at Minimal Gallery, Chiang Mai - May -- Participated with ELLE & ELLE Decoration Road Show Chiang Mai 2008 - August -- Won a first prize of notebook design for SVOA Trendy Design Award 2008 - September -- Organized the Nokhook Paper Toy Project - October -- Cover Artist for CG+ Magazine, issue 16 and Paper Magazine, free copy in Chiang Mai - Published the second book (M.A.D -- Mutative Adult Documentary) - December -- Joined exhibition, Ordinary People by five fields of artists at the 9th NAP, Nimmanahaeminda Rd., Chiang Mai - Joined exhibition, Graphicline 01 by five fields of artists at Minimal Gallery, Chiang Mai 2009: - February -- Organized Art Workshop at nokhookdesign-shop, Chiang Mai - April -- Joined exhibition, Thailand Tomorrow Thai Graphic Art Exhibition at Cafe' Sovannapoum, Chiang Mai - July -- Joined exhibition, Panda Mania! Street Art Exhibition, gallery see scape, Chiang Mai
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What is your name? Anukun Hamala (nokhookdesign) Where do you live and work? I live in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Now work as freelance graphic designer and run my own shop called 'nokhookdesign'. What is your creative process like? My creativity comes from things surrounding me, Lanna culture, architecture, toys, people's life style and sometimes from movies. What is your favorite medium? Computer graphic and some sketches What is your current favorite subject? Right now my interest is about Lanna culture, for example Lanna language that is fading away from our society that nowadays Lanna children cannot read and write. So I want to put these kinds of thing into my work to make them become alive again in a more modern style and now I've tried many techniques to design it, such as sketching and computer graphic design.
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How long does it take for you to finish a piece? The fastest one took about half and hour and the maximun is 2 days. What has been your biggest accomplishment so far? None of my work should be said as 'biggest accomplishment' yet. They are all in the same average and still need lots of development. Are there any contemporary artists that you love? For foreigner is 'Friend with You', I like the simply cartoon yet has a hint of hard idea. And for Thai artist I would like to say it's Mr. Preecha from www.8e88.net who successfully combine Thai arts with computer graphic. Can we buy your art anywhere? in my website at www.nokhookdesign.com or come to my shop Anything that people should know about that we don't?? What people don't know about me? Well, I'm just a poor graphic designer in my hometown. Maybe that's what many people don't know (laugh).
What is your best piece of advice for those who would like to rise in their level of artistry? What else do you need? Just pen and paper and do it. Don't waste your time. What inspires you to keep going when the work gets frustrating or tough? Relax, go to a movie, hang out with friends and the inspiration will fall from sky. How do you describe your work to those who are unfamiliar with it? Likely a cultural work mixed with retro style and funny cartoons. A half and half between western and oriental fantasy.
Who are your influences? As a kid, I love to see the mural painting. But I could not paint like that. It was so difficult. So it made me want to work in the field of art. Then I got some influences during my study in architecture. So when I grew up, I want to develop my thought since I was a kid and adapt the culture with my work and it becomes what you seen today. What inspires you to create? Mainly is my culture.
What kind of training did you have which helped you achieve your current level of artistry? Work with fun. You would not even aware that it's getting done and getting better. Is there a tool or material that you can't imagine living without? Pen, paper and computer
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Contact: nokhookdesign 50 Ratchamanka Soi 6, T. Prasingh, A. Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50200 Tel. +6686-195-6677 E-mail: info@nokhookdesign.com www.nokhookdesign.com