I’m a
Multimedia Specialist
Political Communication Scholar
driven by political violence & public opinion
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ABOUT
Shenlan is a versatile visual designer, multimedia specialist, and creative director with a strong background in graphic design, branding, and creative direction. She is experienced in graphic, photography, and video production, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Shenlan is also skilled in crisis communication, research, and editorial reporting. She holds a Master of Communication in Digital Media, a double major Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Public Interest Communication and Political Science, and an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, using Japanese and sign languages.
Beyond the world of design and academia, Shenlan is a home chef who specializes in Cantonese cuisine. If you ask her about her hometown Guangzhou, China, she will desperately share with you all the authentic recipes.
CONTACT
shenlan@uw.edu
971.264.0860
SPECIALITIES
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I have over 7 years of experience in the graphic design industry. I was hired as the creative director and communication consultant at 4 Chinese restaurants. I consulted with the restaurant’s state holders and management team, conducted customer research for developing branding and identity, cooperated with interior designers, food photographers, and front-end engineers, and provided graphic design solutions. Worked as a creative director and communication consultant project lead to guide the team to deliver logos, menus, posters, websites, and other multimedia graphic designs.
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I worked independently and with teams for local photo studios, artists, and designers. Conducted art direction, studio lighting, and scene design for the photo teams and model styling. As a current video production assistant at UW Continuum College, I edit incoming raw video and audio files, develop digital assets, titles, and motion graphics, as well as assist in video production and studio recording.
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I am a communication scholar with a Master’s degree in Digital Media and a Bachler’s degree double major in Journalism & Public Interest Communication and Political Science. I conducted a visual discourse analysis and created a coding book for the 2019-2020 HK Protest online images.
As a multicultural communicator, I am skilled in crisis communication and accessibility design. My editorial report on US-China relations and the Chinese community was published in International Examiner.