Tomaz Goh
http://www.rehybrid.com Biography
Graduated with a diploma in Multimedia & Animation, I moved into the field of graphic design instead after fast discovering my main interest lies within that area. Even though I didn't have a proper academic training in graphic design, I huff and puff through the process and was lucky to be able to meet my mentor, Dominic, who’s more than willing to guide me through and show me the ways around this industry. I've never stopped learning and seeking advice from then, picking up skills, knowledge and advices to who ever that I met along the way... even till now, I still apply that teaching upon myself.
By focusing on my core strength in graphic design, I was able strive and go full throttle in the field that I enjoy most, gain enormous experiences and progress on my work, and in the same time, be able to build on a solid foundation that branch out my other area of interests for future expansion...
Rehybrid is my personal platform of where I share and showcase what I have achieved throughout the years to anybody who might be interested and find it inspiring.
Where do you work? What do you do there?
I've got a day job. Currently working full-time as a designer in Bartle Bogle Hegarty(BBH) Singapore, where I got the chances to experiences my job in multiple context and provide the kind of exposure that I need panoramically.
How long have you been in this field?
I've been working professionally as a designer since 2002.
What role did (are) you play(ing) in the project?
Designer, Illustrator, Art Director. Though I like to pen poems/lyrics in my blog when I got that poetic notion sometime.
What was (is) your inspiration for this project?
My portfolio work serves like a graphical journal of my interest / career / life. It's reflects how much I have done, progress and matured throughout the years. I like to take references from the past and set up new route for my future.
What is in your equipment/gear setup?
A 12" powerbook, a beige colored mouse, a doodling pad. dusty pencil and a old but functioning brain of mine.
What are some websites you visit daily?
http://www.pixelsurgeon.com
http://www.vvork.com
http://www.thestylepress.net
http://www.pingmag.jp
http://www.cpluv.com
http://www.appleinsider.com
http://www.soccernet.com
Who's work do you most enjoy?
It's hard to single out anyone that I love the most. There's too many talented people around to be inspire. I take references and learning cues from who ever that I came across and inspired me. I believe people can learn from each other. Everybody has a unique contribution that we can learn from to improve ourselves.
What advice can you share to people just getting into this field?
Passion and the willingness to learn. Don't get too uptight about the end result, enjoy the process and learn through experience that goes within. Understanding what you really want and stay true to yourself.
Any other comments?
Give love to what you like to do. You will find love almost from everything you do.
