We had the good fortune of connecting with Jiahui Han and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jiahui, have you ever found yourself in a spot where you had to decide whether to give up or keep going? How did you make the choice?
It depends on the context. I deeply value perseverance and a strong will, but in creative pursuits like making art, it’s important to remember that the process is inherently playful. Criticizing ourselves too harshly for “not working hard enough” can kill that creativity.

I think the key is whether you’re staying true to your bigger, long-term vision. Progress isn’t always a straight path, and sometimes detours or experiments are exactly what you need. I’ve found that doing more and overthinking less works best. I used to spend way too much time trying to decide what to do next, but now I know it’s easier to just start, try things out, and let the answers show up as you go.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
data visualization, touchdesigner work

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’d like to give a shoutout to A New Program for Graphic Design. It’s the book that first got me into graphic design and later inspired me to experiment with new tools, like creative coding. It really opened up a whole new world for me.

I also used to struggle with imposter syndrome since I don’t come from a traditional art background. But books like this, along with so many other great resources, reminded me that there’s no one “right” path to creativity. It’s all about staying curious and open to learning.

Website: https://jessiehan.xyz/

Image Credits
https://thegreeneyl.com/liquid-archive (one of the work is a collaboration with Studio TheGreenEyl)

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