INSPIRED LIVING: Surround yourself with inspiring moments. [est. 1996] Inspiring you, you and you.
Orange County, CA
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On creativity: I am a designer by trade and I began my professional journey in 1996 in interactive agencies in NYC, where I progressed from graphic designer to art director to creative director and presently, a design director. As a digital native and early adopter of internet, my focus has always been in designing creative campaigns on digital platforms, including social media content. I am interested in pretty much most things that involves creativity, eg. arts and crafts, floral design, photography, videography. I enjoy museums and art installations. Sadly, I am not gifted in drawing although I highly enjoy Pictionary.
On food: As a budget-conscious art school student in my late teens, I started learning how to how to cook and was very inspired by Martha Stewart, particularly how food was styled and photographed in her magazines. I’d read the recipes word for word on every pretty page. I have a curiosity and affinity towards fusion plates as they are great expressions of cultural harmony. As an Asian-American, I identify as a third culture kid and to me, the alchemy of two or more different cultures coming together is such a beautiful thing. Cooking is a form of active meditation for me, it helps me decompress and declutter my mind.
On geekery: Growing up alone and away from family, I am an introvert and a homebody. 光GENJIのあっくんは私の青春だった! 佐藤アツヒロ♡ Thank goodness for the internet; the early interwebz provided a space where I flourished socially instead of withering into a wallflower. By the way, that’s how the nickname “Moonberry” came about - it’s my online username that has stuck with me since the mid-90’s and it evolved to become my personal brand. I am interested in trends and pop culture. I enjoy books and movies about the future (a bit of dystopian and sci-fi) and technology. I think Æon Flux is really cool. My favourite TV series are Black Mirror and Silicon Valley. My favourite movies are Gattaca, all the Alien flicks, and - definitely out of genre here - Wong Kar Wai’s In The Mood For Love because it’s such a visual and aural treat.
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