Born to an architect father and an restaurateur mother in Taiwan, Wei took a great interest in arts and design at an early age. Resourceful and style-oriented by nature, she was six when she made her first craft, a clay bunny. Long before she reached the teenage years, she picked up drawing, for which she won several national awards, as well as writing and singing.
After graduating from a prestigious arts and design academy in Taipei, she immigrated to the United States, obtained a degree from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and has since been working for a number of graphic-design and marketing firms, as well as for one of the nation's largest furniture manufacturers and retailers.
Wei also teaches at several colleges, educating future design professionals, and enjoys creating customized favors for themed weddings and events. Her work was featured in Instyle Weddings magazines in 2009, photographed by Generation Photography, and in various design blogs.
Wei has a passion for design that pushes her to always try and learn something new. She loves what she does and in the end she hopes her work shows that.
To learn more about her, please download her PDF Résumé below:
Wei was nominated for the Teaching Excellence Award - Part-Time Faculty by Schoolcraft College.
Wei made the list of 50 Schoolcraft College Difference Makers. As part of Schoolcraft College's 50th anniversary celebration Schoolcraft College honored the college's 50-year legacy of serving this community by recognizing the people who have created that legacy and have helped make the college and the community what it is today. Schoolcraft defined Difference Makers as those who have made an impact on Schoolcraft College; and those, by virtue of their relationship to Schoolcraft College, who have had a significant impact on their community, professionally or personally. Read Wei's story here.
2nd Annual Whip Stitch Art & Craft Fair hosted by the Ann Arbor Derby Dimes is a fundraising event contributes to the Ann Arbor Derby Dimes roller derby league. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the FLY Children's Art Center. The event is held at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Wei will be participating this great event from 2PM to 10PM.
Holiday Baar Bazaar 2011 - The Majestic Theater will be host to 30+ vendors on Saturday, December 17th from 8PM to 1AM. We are very excited to have Revoir, Jesse and the Gnome, and Adriana Nikole and her Holiday Ukulele playing while you shop! As always, admission is free, doors open at 8PM, and this is an all ages event. Shoppers can get a drink, watch a free show and shop with local businesses, brand new start-ups and collectors of just about everything!
DIYpsi (dip-si) is a handmade art fair for the whole family in Ypsilanti's beautiful Depot Town district. Featuring indie art from a wide variety of talented vendors, handcrafted food and drink by local legends, and a full bar, this show has something for everyone! Wei will be one of the vendors at DIYpsi on December 10 and 11 at the Corner Brewery.
Art in the Park is a fundraising event for the Ypsilanti Senior/Community Center. Wei will be participating this great event from 11AM to 4PM. Come and support local artists and the community!
The Shadow Art Fair is a juried event that allows local artists to exhibit and sell their works within a comfortable, friendly, and supportive setting. This one-day, 12-hour event is held two times a year at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Local music, featured brews, and other special activities add a distinct flavor and sense of community to this creative showcase. The event was created and is organized by the Michigan Design Militia. Wei will be there selling her handmade goodies.
The Detroit Urban Craft Fair (DUCF) is a two-day alternative craft fair held annually in the city of Detroit. Now in its fifth year, the 2010 fair features 85 handmade crafters, indie artists and - new for this year - craft food vendors. DUCF is a community market that encourages the interaction of maker and buyer. It is unique opportunity for shoppers to find one-of-a-kind items and meet the people who made them. Participating crafters have the chance to connect with a large, supportive audience. Wei will be vending at these fantastic two events on December 4 from 10AM to 7PM and December 5 from 11AM to 6PM. Come out and do your holiday shopping early!
Flint Handmade seeks to nurture a local handmade economy and environment in Flint by organizing and promoting craft markets, offering opportunities for social crafting and creative expression, and educating the public about the personal and commercial value of handcrafting. Wei will be vending at Flint Handmade Holiday Craft Market on November 27 from 10AM to 6PM.
Wei was excited to share that her table won the Editor Choice Award at the Detroit Maker City Faire.
Wei will be vending at the Detroit Maker City Faire. A two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science and technology projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It's for creative, resourceful people who like to tinker and love to make things. Event runs from 9:30AM to 8:00 PM on July 31, and 9:30AM to 5:00PM on August 1 at the Henry Ford.
Wei's I Believe Pinback Buttons were featured on Lotus's Workshop Found Some Flair.
The Canton Farmers Market offers a wonderful variety of home grown foods and handmade goods. Come and visit Wei's table and pick up produce every Sunday from 10AM to 2PM until late October.
Some useful online resources for your inspirational pleasure:
Wei is an active member of Detroit InDesign User Group. Join here to learn more about Creative Suite tools, connect with peers, and stay up-to-date on publishing trends.
Free birthday card for you to enjoy!
This is an interactive experience of color communication and color symbolism created in ActionScript 3.
Help chef Wei and her sous chef around the kitchen. This game was created in ActionScript 2.
Wei is excited to share with you some of the amazing items she has created. If you enjoy something that is original, beautiful and unique, please check out her Etsy store. Below are few examples:
Measured 2" x 3" and comes with a 6" stainless steel wire ring that has a secured round screw head.
For information about Wei's work or job inquiries:
40429 Cinnamon Circle
Michigan 48187-6661
United States
248.224.4009
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