I am a London based Image Maker , Creative Director and Founder of Aether Magazine.
In 2015, I launched my independent publication Aether Magazine during my foundation at Camberwell College of Arts. Inspired by my peers, I was driven to create a platform for young creatives to showcase their work in print. Following this, Aether was given commendation by the Stack Magazine Awards in 2018 and went on to create 15 print issues. In July 2021, I collaborated with the Every Woman Biennial exhibition in Copeland Gallery to launch The Graduation Issue. This was Aether's special edition that celebrated all the work we that has been featured alongside new content. I currently independently curate, design and direct the production of Aether.
In February 2022, I partnered up on behalf of Aether with Logitech for their POP event to celebrate the launch of their new POP mouse and keyboards. I displayed some of my favourite works from the magazine as a way to celebrate the 7th anniversary as a publication. Alongside this Aether also had a pop up shop in the space where visitors could purchase copies and merch.
Since the pandemic, I have hosted a series of online seminars for my fellow young creatives, sharing my experiences with my peers. Topics included starting your own magazine, creating without funding and sharing my experience of the editorial process. In March 2021, I collaborated with Exeter University’s Roots Resistance Collective to host an online seminar about Aether Magazine. I have continued these these seminars since along with in-person seminars covering a range of topics about the creative industry.
Alongside my work with Aether, I also work as a freelance photographer, creative director and content creator. One of my most recent collaborations was with the wonderful D&AD for the New Blood Awards, a competition giving young creatives an opportunity to break into the industry.
IG @miasakai95 and website www.mia-sakai.com.
Projects
- Talk Navigating the Creative Industry: Tips for Young Creatives (Online Seminar) on March 20th!Friends & connections! The Aether talk series is back in March and I've put together a really in-depth seminar for about navigating the creative industry for young creatives - please share this with anyone you think may be interested. You can find the link here: https://the-dots.com/events/navigating-the-creative-industry-tips-for-young-creatives-9648 This seminar will cover: - Tips on building your own platform or publication (if you are thinking about it) - How to build a strong concept for
- Facet x Aether Magazine #madewithfacet made by Mia Sakai @miasakai95I was selected to participate in the launch of the wonderful new photo editing software, Facet. I used images from previous shoots to experiment with the app's features and create a series of creative edits using the software. Two of the pieces created (pictured) went on to be printed in the most recent issue of Aether, which was released in July 2021. Original photo creds: Photography and Creative Direction: Mia Sakai @miasakai95 Make-up Artist: Alice Dodds @alicedoddsmakeup Models: @wydmonet
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Work history
Editor in ChiefAether Magazine
London, United KingdomFreelance
Junior ProducerCoolr
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Junior Producer at Coolr Studios includes being responsible for translating top line ideas or client briefs into high-end concepts and productions. Working on creative ideas to produce content across social platforms for brands – YouTube, Facebook and specifically TikTok. I work on the development and production process of social-first videos, ensuring the brand and platform is at the heart of the idea.
Skills
- Creative Art Direction
- 35mm Film Photography
- Analogue and Digital Photography
- Creating Moodboards
- Creative Consultancy
- Art Direction
- Graphic Design
- 120 Film
- Writing
- Presenting
Education
MA Fashion PhotographyLondon College of Fashion, UAL
London, United Kingdom
Fine Art and History of ArtGoldsmiths, University of London
- London, United Kingdom
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