About me

Website: https://linktr.ee/miiiina Mina is a London based multi-disciplinary designer, they grew up between Yorkshire and Thailand and first became engrossed in digital creation at age 12 making custom Bebo (rip) skins, this was a gateway into learning Photoshop and experimenting with their person style. They are passionate about design as a tool for self-expression, understanding and celebrating the absurdity of life, playing at every moment possible. core design values ------------------ ☺ always driven by the human nature for play ☺ pushing the boundaries of "normal" ☺ embrace fluidity, reject rigidity ☺ inclusive and accessibility aware ☺ cross-cultural and disciplinary collaboration ☺ awareness of the expiration date of trends ☺ rooted in human first experiences and feelings

QuestionsProjectsExperienceTeam

• Does anyone have pointers for grants/support for producing a short animation?
• Looking for writers/storytellers with existing material to turn into a short animation (personal project, for experience and fun).

Projects

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  Galop LGBT+ Charity AnimationCW for Video: Sexual assault and domestic violence. Last month I had the pleasure of working with the lovely people of Galop to create an animated video to share the experience of someone who sought out help and support from them. Galop is an LGBT+ anti-abuse charity who work with and for LGBT+ victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence.
• BIG DYKE ENERGYBDE is a Queer Rave in London and Bristol, I was tasked with creating a new visual identity as they re-opened their doors post-pandemic. Inspiration was Y2K/Cyber film graphics, LGBTQ+ Activism posters from 70/80's and of course iconic 90's rave flyers.
• 5

  Speedo - Swim United1 in 4 kids leave school unable to swim in the UK. -- During my time at Livity, we worked with Speedo to create a campaign to raise the awareness of inequalities within swimming, and encourage families from all backgrounds to find joy in the water. The campaign followed the stories of 3 families, where they share what swimming means to them, and their children.
• 17

  OHYUNG: "now i close my eyes the world i see is so beautiful"Animation for Ohyung's new track "now i close my eyes the world i see is so beautiful" from new album, PROTECTOR. I worked with director April Lin to create visuals to tell a heartfelt story of family, childhood and separation.
• 1

  Toy DesktopInspired by some indie games i've been playing, a cute scene I built from scratch in C4D. See the animated version over on my instagram @mina__owen :o)
• 3

  W+K London WindowI worked on the concept, research, design and fabrication of this window display at Wieden+Kennedy London. All about displaying to the public how amazing mycelium and fungi are, and how essential it is to the ecosystem and existence of life.

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Projects credited in

• 17

  Wray & Nephew Carnival

Work history

Digital Designer (Mid-Weight)Livity
Jun 2021London, United KingdomFull Time
In-House Designer
Design InternWieden+Kennedy
Mar 2020London, United KingdomInternship

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Skills

• Adobe Photoshop
• Photography
• Drawing
• Abobe Illustrator
• Screen Printing
• Art Directing
• Cinema 4D
• After Effects
• 2D Animation
• Graphic Design