We had the good fortune of connecting with Hanyue Song and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Hanyue, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Since I was old enough to grasp a pencil and start doodling, I have always considered art and design to be my primary hobby. When I was quite young, I began to study drawing and handiwork, which I believe laid the seed for my future. However, at the time it was a hobby for me.
I realized later in life that I had no interest in doing any work related to my initial major, finance. I began to consider and experiment with my areas of interest. I began to study journalism, attended numerous art shows, and constantly made new things in my own time. Ultimately, I picked communications design as my master’s degree concentration because it allows me to learn a great deal from other disciplines, explore various mediums, bring new ideas to life, and employ them in an effective manner to inform, convince, and entertain. I enjoy continually trying and inventing in imaginative ways during the design process, which, even in a small way, can assist people’s lives.
Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
In all of my design solutions, the audience’s needs come first. Before choosing the topic, the style, the method, and the media for my design work, I conduct extensive research. Design, in my perspective, entails exploring additional solutions to creatively better the situation and pushing the limits of where we are. I am devoted to providing delightful, seamless experiences through inventive storytelling.
I would say that there is no shortcut to any destination. Changing my perspective that I am designing for clients rather than interest-driven projects is extremely challenging. There is a vast distinction between them. I must put myself in their position and assist them in expressing themselves since they are awaiting a customized approach by which I may translate ideas into a distinct visual language. There is a need for compromise because I may not always design the way I desire.
Currently, I am a visual communication designer. My creative works include graphic design, advertising design, branding, and marketing design, as well as a variety of others. Keeping a childlike curiosity about the world and continuing to study will propel me forward.
Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Travel is one of my favorite activities. It is difficult to make a decision because there are many different locations that I would like to visit with my closest friend. Parks, safaris, and aquariums are the finest places to experience the enchantment of nature, breathe in fresh air, and discover animal tracks. For cultural attractions, art museums are the most popular options. In addition, all of my friends are aware that I am proficient in cooking and baking. Certainly, she will be invited to my home for a beautiful meal that I will prepare. After that, an exquisite dessert must be waiting for her.
Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
It is difficult because so many people have assisted me in various ways along the journey. My family, especially my parents, my mentors, and my friends have provided me with such tremendous support to allow me to fulfill my dream and explore more choices on this uncertain life road.
After I began to work and cooperate with other people, they not only provided me with professional guidance but also taught me a great deal about life, allowing me to mature and become a better designer. In addition to my own efforts, they have shaped who I am.
Website: https://hysong.me/
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanyuesong/