Portfolio 2019-2024
Po-An, Hsieh About Me
I am a creative communicator with a background in architectural design, where I developed strong visual storytelling and crosscultural communication skills. My experience in event planning, project management, and engaging diverse audiences has prepared me to transition into Public Relations.
I excel in promoting ideas, building relationships, and managing projects from concept to completion. I am eager to leverage my skills to create impactful PR strategies that connect brands with their audiences and enhance visibility.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) :ENFP-A Skills
As an ENFP, I bring imagination, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills. I excel at understanding diverse perspectives and communicating ideas effectively. I leverage these strengths to build meaningful connections with audiences and share compelling stories, making me well-suited for roles in Public Relations
Languages
Mandarin
English
Spanish
Japanese
Rhino Lumion
Indesign Photoshop
Illustrator SketchUp AutoCAD Revit
Collaborative Products
03
P.19~P.22
Graduation Project
04
P.23~P.30
Architecture
Works
05
P.31~P.36
Photography
During my time as an art freelancer, I ventured into illustration design, which was quite different from my previous experience in architectural design. I had the opportunity to collaborate with several renowned Taiwanese companies, creating designer power banks, packaging for egg roll boxes, coasters, business cards, greeting cards, and more. I also collaborated with an author, designing the book cover page and interior illustrations.
The most significant learning experience during this period was honing my communication skills with clients and improving my time management. With a relatively flexible work schedule and high personal standards, I developed a need for efficient planning, scheduling meetings, and ensuring productivity.
Collaborative Products
Power banks design for the company iWalk 06.2023
Egg roll boxes design for the company June 1st 09.2023
Business cards design for the company
CORE VISION
02.2024
Chinese New Year card design for sell 01.2023
Christmas card design for sell 12.2023
台灣安寧照顧基金會
台灣安寧照顧基金會是一個成立30多年的公益團體， 以協助臨終病人獲得適當之醫療並促進各界對臨終病人 之關懷為宗旨，積極推動安寧療護及生命教育，廣為 辦理醫療專業人員的教育訓練、並提供弱勢病患醫療費用 和生活喘息協助補助。
「安寧療護」的精神是不加速、也不延後末期病患的病程， 而是協助患者緩解身體的疼痛、不適，有效控制各種症狀， 積極、有尊嚴地抵達人生的終站。
台灣安寧照顧基金會網站： www.hospice.org.tw
人生沒有指南，要靠雙腳走過才有答案
From Spain To Taiwan
流浪，不只是拖著行李箱坐飛機到另一個國家，旅人在世 界闖蕩，不只是踏出自己的生活圈，而是用盡全力活在當下， 不去羨慕別人的人生，不對過去懊悔，也不迷惘於未來。既然 我們都只是一顆星星眨眼瞬間的渺小存在，也許我們來到地球 唯一的目的，就是讓自己盡情去體驗、去冒險、去追求熱愛的 事物，並順著風自由翱翔。 六個月，十七個國家，睡了四十五個陌生人的家。兩萬 公里的路途，搭了九十二輛便車，除了轎車，甚至搭上了高鐵、 巴士、卡車跟警察的便車，這一切不為了證明什麼，只為了真 正的、用力的把生命好好活一次。
合作／採訪／演講邀約， 請洽康健雜誌出版：
Diatomaceous Earth Coaster design for the company CHU 05.2021
Poster design for EDM 05.2019
Poster design for EDM 06.2020
Painting and creating are like a way for me to relax, allowing me to unwind from the stresses of life. Whether capturing my favorite destinations from travels, documenting cozy coffee shops, or delving into the trend of NFTs by creating characters, these endeavors have introduced me to a talented community of creators.
My choice of medium is always diverse, ranging from quick sketches with pen to watercolor impressions, and from oil and pastel paintings to digital illustrations. I enjoy experimenting with various forms, drawing inspiration from my travels and embracing a mindset of limitless creativity. This openness enables me to approach each creation with a wealth of ideas.
2022,Oil Pastal
2023,Oil Pastal
2022-2023, Oil Pastal
2023, Water Color
2022, Water Color
2020, Taiwan
2022, Barcelona
2023, Barcelona
2023, Barcelona
2021, Korea
2021, Amsterdam 2019, Taiwan
2019, Czech Republic 2019, Hungry
2024, Barcelona
2023, Sevilla
The architecture graduation exhibition, a culmination of five years of design work, faced a setback with the pandemic forcing a halt just a month before the scheduled showcase. However, the discovery of the istaging online platform provided a solution.
Coordinating logistics, managing virtual setups, and facilitating faculty speeches for the virtual opening, I transformed the crisis into opportunity. The platform mimicked a physical exhibition hall, yielding triple the viewership of past physical exhibitions.
This experience not only enhanced my leadership skills but also prompted a reevaluation of the potential of technology in exhibitions and the opportunities beyond geographical limitations.
Graduation Project
Exhibition Hall : Exhibition Theme, Sponsor Information, Opening Video, Platform Usage Instructions
Designer Introduction Area:
Teacher Introduction, Student Introduction
Works Area: Theme Classification and Introduction of Works
Exhibit Space: Introduction Video, Physical Model, 3D Model, Portfolio Links
The graduation design theme is "Reimagining Human Dwellings in the Post-Pandemic Era." During the outbreak of Covid-19, I was an exchange student in the Czech Republic, giving me a strong sense of how different countries respond to emergencies and how people's states change.
Therefore, I designed a post-pandemic residence, with three main themes: providing quarantine space for infected individuals, creating healing spaces for various emotional states, and designing post-pandemic living spaces.
By observing the five stages of human emotions: fear, protection, fatigue, stability, and longing, I have designed a new type of self-healing living space through the evolution of architectural design. However, human emotions are not singular; while experiencing fatigue, there may also be a longing for stability, and fear may be accompanied by longing. Therefore, I have further combined the created spaces in various cross-combinations, forming even more diverse styles. The fusion of emotional imagination with rational architectural design creates a novel form of self-healing living space.
Throughout my years studying architecture, both in university and graduate school, I have emphasized practical application.
During the master at UPC studying parametric design, we constructed a Gridshell using 3ways Timber, which served as an installation art piece. In my undergraduate years, I worked on a design project called "Between the Mountain and the River," which was an exhibition space.
On the path of architectural design, beyond mastering various software tools, I've learned essential skills such as translating ideas into designs, effectively communicating complex designs to clients, and creating designs with personal flair.
Architecture Works
Architecture isn't just about drawing on paper; it's about creating structures that are built in reality. It involves calculating weight, materials, and various natural factors to ensure structural integrity. It involves calculating weight, materials, and various natural factors to ensure structural integrity.We provided people with a resting space and was meticulously calculated and constructed using computer technology.
The 3 geometrical topological factors can be adopted as the influential reasons for the stability of a 3-way geodesic gridshell during the construction process. It can be applied as the guidelines when for making decision of the construction sequences of one project.
UPC master work. Alp,2022
CHU exhibition space design. Taiwan, 2021
"Between the Mountain and the River," which was an exhibition space. Utilizing parametric design (Rhino, Grasshopper), calculated linear spacing to create a space that was inherently artistic yet didn't overshadow the exhibited items.
In this design, Grasshopper was utilized as a design assistant tool. Grasshopper's feature is its ability to rapidly generate effects that conventional design methods cannot achieve and allows for easy modifications. Leveraging this feature, gravitational elements were integrated into the ground for segmentation, using zoning methods to separate circulation and exhibition areas.
Interactive Design:
The exhibition space can be adjusted according to different exhibition themes.
Color Representation of Different Spaces:
Divided into five major exhibition areas showcasing videos, models, and layouts respectively.
Ambiguous Spaces with Varying Densities:
Guiding spaces to enhance the interest of the exhibition area.
Circulation Layout:
Due to limited space, a single directional circulation layout is adopted to ensure clarity and avoid inconvenience for visitors.
Grasshopper Process
Setting up the beginning point
Adjusting Density to Generate Two Types of Gravity
Dividing the floor
Mirrored Ceiling Panel
2mm Steel Cable
Model Showcase
Tempered Glass Flooring
Water Feature
Generating Sparse and Dense Points
Adjusting Circle Range to Select Scattered Points
Generating Lines from Points
Design Concept
Elements: Water/ Mountain/ Reflection/ Extension
Transformation: Design markets are highly fluid and subject to frequent turnovers. By combining the flow of water with design flow, the design thinking should constantly evolve and adapt. The model resembles a mountain, becoming smoother and more refined over time. The aim is to create an interactive space, where ambiguous spaces are visible from multiple perspectives. Different spaces are represented by colors, and the circulation layout guides visitors along the optimal exhibition route.
Photography occupies a significant part of my life, whether it's travel photography, portraiture, or capturing everyday moments during walks.
In the digital age, using the lens of a film camera to capture beautiful moments allows me to document those precious moments in life.
Photography
