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Colin Costello is the founder of Ela Road Films, a writer and director whose path from advertising to screenwriting and filmmaking reflects a lifelong dedication to storytelling. With roots in top agencies like DDB and Leo Burnett and writing credits on feature films The Stream and Alternate Universe, he now creates personal, culturally resonant work through his own production company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colin Costello Q1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My name is Dian Huang. I have been working in the design field for 13 years and hold a Bachelor of Arts in Design. I have extensive practical experience and diverse project experiences. Including but not limited to brand design, visual design, and 3D video design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think this might have something to do with my dad. He loves Chinese calligraphy and poetry. His passion for writing has sparked my interest in typography and graphics. Which had a significant impact on my decision to pursue design as a major when I grew up. Design is another form of emotional expression, and it allows me to turn my ideas into reality. The process of creating is very interesting to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I currently work at Ant Group, a company focused on technological innovation. My role primarily involves overseeing the visual presentation of the company’s core brand in market communication. Including creative concept development, design execution, and post-optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The projects I work on involve various forms of creative expression, including but not limited to brand design, graphic poster design, packaging design, 3D video design, and offline exhibition design. Additionally, as design trends evolve, I also incorporate the application of AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) into creative presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 To be honest, I don’t have a specific favorite style. I lean towards creating designs that strike the viewer at first glance or evoke thought-provoking concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, a “good” design must first meet user needs, possess good functionality, and usability. Secondly, it should have unique creativity and aesthetic value that can resonate emotionally with people. Lastly, it should consider sustainability and a sense of social responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inspiration for this design comes from the creative process of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) techniques. I transformed five ICH crafts into visual elements for posters, using the “work desk” as a setting to showcase tools, works-in-progress, and artisanal details \u2013 immersing viewers in the creative space. By blending contemporary design with traditional patterns, the posters preserve ICH’s essence while enhancing visual impact, aiming to convey the warmth and vitality of traditional craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winning Entry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(read more here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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