{"id":21059,"date":"2023-10-26T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=21059"},"modified":"2023-10-25T05:57:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T05:57:49","slug":"interview-with-minghang-du-from-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/interview-with-minghang-du-from-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Minghang Du from United States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Minghang Du believes that creativity is an open space where imagination and innovation merge. It&#8217;s the power to think beyond conventions, visualize new possibilities, and express oneself uniquely. Creativity fuels her passion for self-expression and problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. Please give us a brief bio of yourself and your creative background.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My name is Minghang Du but the people around me call me Mia. I seek to infuse the vivid into the industrial world. I consider myself a sharp-witted panoramic explorer, a tasteful cultural pulse finder and an inquisitive interdisciplinary artisan interpreter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. What made you become\/why did you choose to become a creative?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn&#8217;t choose to become a creative; it&#8217;s part of how I want to express myself. I love art. I love people. I love how the creative people interpret themselves through art. When it comes to the commercial world, things start to become more complicated and more fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. Tell us more about your business\/company, job profile, and what you do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I do visuals, branding, digital marketing for international companies in the United States. For these companies, I specialize in growing and expanding the business among culture differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. What does \u201ccreativity\u201d mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To me, creativity is a boundless realm where imagination and innovation converge. It is the capacity to think beyond the confines of convention and tradition, to envision new possibilities, and to express oneself in unique and meaningful ways. Creativity is a powerful force that fuels my passion for self-expression and problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. To you, what makes a \u201ccreative\u201d idea and\/or design?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I do recognize the sparks that ignite when exceptional creativity infuses a project. Such creativity can effectively address client problems and enhance business practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6. Tell us about your creative and\/or design process.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a tree growing from the tree trunk to branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q7. What&#8217;s your favorite part of the creative process and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The moment of inspiration is my favorite part of the creative process. That initial spark of an idea or concept is fascinating to me and I love the feeling of discovering a unique angle, a new perspective, and finding a creative solution to my client&#8217;s problem. The solution which makes the brands better in the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q8. Describe your creative style and its main characteristics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct, dynamic and diversified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q9. Do you think your country and its cultural heritage has an impact on your creativity process?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I take great pride in my diverse background. I\u2019m from China and I had the opportunity to live in various cities during my formative years, which has enriched my life and made me a more well-rounded individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q10. Congratulations! As the winner of the 2023 MUSE Creative Awards, what does it mean to you and your company and team to receive this award distinction?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you so much for this prestigious honor! Winning the 2023 MUSE Creative Awards is a tremendous honor and validation of my talent and efforts. This recognition motivates me to continue striving for creative excellence in all our future endeavor. It also reinforces my belief that creativity and originality are key drivers of success in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q11. What was the biggest challenge with this project?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most significant challenge in this project lies in effectively conveying the culture and traditional elements of Beijing to the people in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q12. How has winning an Award developed your practice\/career?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It allows a wider audience to witness my creativity and learn more about Beijing from my work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q13. What are your top three (3) favorite things about our industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication, negotiation and persuasion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q14. What makes your country specifically, unique in the creative industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>China&#8217;s long and diverse history provides a deep well of cultural traditions, stories, and artistic influences that serve as a constant source of inspiration for creative professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q15. Where do you see the evolution of creative industry going over the next 5-10 years?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe there would be more storytelling and it would be emphasized in the industry. I also believe that people would concern themselves more on diversification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q16. If you were a student entering this industry or an aspiring MUSE Creative Awards submitter, what advice would you give them?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be yourself and never stop thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q17. Who has inspired you in your life and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone in my life inspires me! People are diverse, and engaging with various minds fosters greater creativity. I think that\u2019s what makes this all the more beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q18. What is your key to success? Any parting words of wisdom?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking leads to progress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winning Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing the most authentic Peking duck at JUQI in New York. &#8220;JUQI&#8221;(Chinese) is actually a Beijing \u2026 (Read more at <a href=\"https:\/\/museaward.com\/winner-info.php?id=227092\" class=\"external\">MUSE Creative Awards<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read more about this <a href=\"https:\/\/muse.international\/interview-with-jens-moller-from-helsinki\/\">interview<\/a> with Jens M\u00f8ller from Helsinki, the Platinum Winner of the 2023 MUSE Creative Awards.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minghang Du believes that creativity is an open space where imagination and innovation merge. 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