YI-SHAN CHEN
“ I’m Peter Pan in my heart. ” －Michael Jackson
YI-SHAN CHEN I’m an outgoing person with a passion for good and innovative design. Three words to describe myself it would be creative, organized, and enthusiastic.
EDUCATION Chang Gung University, Department of Medical Biotechnology and Laboratory Science
2008 - 2012
EXPERIENCE Centers for Disease Control, ROC (Taiwan) as employee
2013 - current
EC Design School as student
2015 - current
SKILL 2D: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Flash, After Effects 3D: Autodesk Alias, Keyshot
INDUSTRIAL 01 SeeSkull 02 Glass
GRAPHIC 02 ShapeUp 02 Packaging 03 Low-Key Luxury 02 Poster 04 Elegant or Sexy 02 Poster
OTHERS
01 SeeSkull “See Who You Are.” A glass cup that provides dramatic effects on users while drinking alcohol by it.
Spirits, such as vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, brandy, and soju
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But
Have You Heard About
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DISCOVERY
Absinthe
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DEFINITION
Aka
“The Green Fairy” & “Madness In A Bottle”
History
Origin: It was used as remedy in Switzerland in 1792. Popularity: 5 p.m. was called “the green hour” in France in 1805. International: It gained a spike in popularity between 1850~1910, corresponding with the Art Nouveau & Aesthetic movements. Bans: It was banned by the 1910s because of being associated with death, hallucinogen & marijuana. Revival: It began to reappear in the 1990s.
Drinkers
Writers & Artists: Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso & Emest Hemingway
Effect
Mind Opening, Lucid Drunkenness & Hallucation
Production
Ingredients: grande wormwood, green anise & sweet fennel
Preparation
Accessories: Slotted Spoon, Water Drip & Reservoir Glass Methods: French- louche effect & Bohemian- cook the absinthe
How charming the history is and how alluring its pour is. However, why isn’t absinthe popular than there used to be?
RESEARCH
Have experiences of drinking absinthe and interview in WOOBAR, WET Bar, YEN Bar & FOURPLAY.
“Spirit is all about itself. Need no tricks!” “I’d drink what Bartender Recommend sometimes.” “I don’t like the flavor of absinthe that much.” Ms. Lin, abt 40 freelance
student
Aaron, 31
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Ms. Chen, 26 office staff
“Drink what friends drink.” “Like to try something New & Cool!” “Never heard about absinthe. Will try it if it’s cool!” “Many people Ask For Advice what to drink” “Many people would ask about the ingredients.” “Some Love Absinthe, Some Hate It!”
bartender in FOURPLAY
businessman
“Wine is good for health.” “I love to have a Meal With Alcohol.” “Absinthe is fine, but it’s too strong for me.” “I drink just for Relaxation & Joy!” “I like Colorful Cocktail that do please me!” “Never heard about absinthe. Maybe next time!”
5 men, 21-22
Mr. Wang, 43
“Some people enjoy the Bartending Process.” “The Fancy Way Of Drinking catch everyone's eye.” “Absinthe’s our signature drink! People come for it.”
Lukas, 24 bartender in WOOBAR
IDEATION
mist spray stove
plants breeze furniture
cool
5 p.m. tick tock
caress sway
heat swimming tube
TOUCH
float sink
water sofa
WHERE to use?
Bars & Restaurants
WHEN to use?
Anytime But Especially At Night
WHO is user?
All Social Classes In All Age Groups
WHAT is the feature?
Green Fairy, Death & Marijuana
HOW to demonstrate?
Hallucination
WHY is it attractive?
Stimulating 5 Senses
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I can’t change absinthe itself, but I can promote it by a new absinthe cup!
lenticular lens
refraction reflection mirror
voice from entrance to counter hiss
Appearance Changed
Shape
different temperature
different amount of liquid
Visual Shock
SIGHT
Demonstrate the FEATURES OF ABSINTHE by HALLUCINATION
Blurred Vision
Position
25 C o
0 C o
photochromic
dry ice smoke
random occurence everywhere vibrate
circle float
incenese under water
3D holographic projection
electromagnetic
Color thermochromic
flame lighting
relax
SMELL
different points of view
cannabis incense
refresh
TASTE
SOUND
liquorce
O2
foretaste
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DEVELOPMENT
La Doll clay Mirror Glass cup
As I sketched I simultaneously explored the proportions of my design clay.
SCENARIO
WHAT’S What’s IT USED it used FOR?for?
AFTER 20 MINS...
GUSH!!!
WHAT HAPPENED TO MY FACE!? I TURN INTO A SKULL!! WAIT...
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IS THAT BECKHAM!?
AASKULL... Skull...
AND MY FACE! And II CAN can SEE see my face!
INTERESTING... Interesting...
OH, IT’S CALLED
ABSINTHE GLASS.
YOU CAN SEE WHO YOU REALLY ARE AFTER
ABSINTHE
DRINKING.
!?
SO MYSTERIOUS... GIVE ME A SHOT!
LET’S SEE
WHAT YOU GOT!
STRUCTURE
Fluorescent Glass Light in the dark
Skull
See into drinkers’ eyes
Mirror
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Reflect drinkers’ faces
Dose Line
As filling the eye orbits
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SERIES
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02 ShapeUp “Make Them Jealous.” Product: Swanson Superior Herbs-Garcinia Cambogia A striking packaging of dietary supplement to attract female consumers who want to loss weight.
02 ShapeUp
03　Low-Key Luxury Commercial posters.
03 Low-Key Luxury
Clarins - Face Treatment Oils
Nike Flash Collection Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 31 Flash Men’s Running Shoe
Apple - iWatch
Vera Wang Fall 2014 Bridal Collections Margaret
04　Elegant or Sexy A series of posters.
04 Elegant or Sexy
05 OTHERS Sketch
Portfolio 2015