Freelance
In between design, school, and customer service jobs, I extended my services to friends as well as the cosplay community.
AZA Miyuko ✦ 10th Anniversary League Collection ✦
I was enlisted by an acquaintance and photographer to create a photobook collection for the cosplayer AZA Miyuko. It was to be released in Malaysia during League of Legend's 10th year anniversary. Since it was a last-minute decision, I was given a very tight deadline to meet. I also learned about offset printing and how to set up files for it.
The photobook consists of all of AZA's League-centric cosplays throughout the years. Although AZA has released a number of photobooks before, this particular type and style is the first of its kind.
Violet ✦ A Kyoto Animation Tribute
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On the morning of July 18 in 2019, Kyoto Animation studio suffered an arson attack that killed at least 36 people and injured an additional 33. According to Wikipedia, "It is one of the deadliest massacres in Japan since the end of World War II and the deadliest building fire in Japan since the 2001 Myojo 56 building fire."
Kyoto Animation is responsible for many successful anime series and films—both adaptations and original animations. Their works are valued and praised by fans due to their depth and quality. There was an outpour of mourning and support by the community who have been touched by Kyoto Animation’s works over the years. This community was able to come together to raise $2,367,030 for aid distribution. My friend and cosplayer contacted me to work out a partnership in order to make our own contribution. All proceeds made from the photobook of Violet Evergarden—a character and anime series produced by Kyoto Animation—will be donated towards the fundraiser to #HelpKyoAniHeal.
Spirited Away Photobook ✦
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Studio Ghibli's award-winning animated films have helped kids, as well as adults around the world, grow up with magic and revisit simpler times since 1985. Spirited Away is the second highest-grossing anime film made in Japan, amassing over US$360 million worldwide. I, as well as many of my friends, have very fond memories of this film. My friend and Haku cosplayer requested that we create a photobook to commemorate those special memories.
Yumemi Cosplay Logo ✦
I was commissioned by my good friend, Yumemi 夢美 to create a logo for her brand as a cosplayer, youtube and idol. The kanji [ yume + bi (mi) ] in her name represents beautiful dreams. The concept for the finished product is to produce a soft, fluffy imagery that reminds us of our sweetest dreams.
Azalea and Primrose ✦ Photobooks
The Velvet Room Cosplay Gallery, a team dedicated to supporting and promoting cosplayers, commissioned me to produce 2 photobooks for their featured creators, Azusa and Riiyuukii.
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