Changyen Tsai, Designer

Changyen, born in Taiwan, studied fine arts and graphic design in college, and then became a public artist in Taiwan; later on acquired his master degree in industrial design from Pratt Institute. Changyen incorporates his full range of life experiences into his work as philosophical conclusions, and is always looking for the perfect marriage between functionality and aesthetics in his work. Changyen is a core member of Studio Yen; dedicates his life and passion to furniture design.

Experiences:

1997-2001, Taiwan

Bachelor of Art/ National Kaohsiung Normal University

1997-2001, Taiwan

Bachelor of Art/ National Kaohsiung Normal University

2000-2006, Taiwan

Art Director/ HMG Mosaic Art Studio

2000-2006, Taiwan

Art Director/ HMG Mosaic Art Studio

2006-2009, NY

Master of Industrial Design/ Pratt Institute

2007-2012, Taiwan

Columnist/Public Art Newsletter Taiwan

2014, NJ

Founder/ Studio Yen

2010-2018, NJ

Technical Footwear Designer/Capezio Ballet Makers Inc.