Barney Yau Email & Phone Number

Hong Kong

London & Hong Kong

We use design, video and storytelling to make information easy and enjoyable to understand.We mostly work with large corporates and global brands – sometimes directly, sometimes in partnership with agencies.We have run over 90 workshops on design, video and storytelling at:Google Campus LondonThe University of OxfordThe London School of EconomicsImperial College LondonThe University of WarwickThe Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyDurham UniversityNomura International (HK)Standard Chartered Bank (HK)General Assembly WeWorkABN ImpactIgniteCoCoon Hong KongGarage SocietyThe WaveMustard SeedPopular workshops:• An Introduction to Design for Non-Designers (Principles of Design)• Secrets of Great Presentation Design (Fundamentals of Presentation Design and Storytelling)• How to Make Videos People Want to Watch (Fundamentals of Video Making for Beginners and Non-Filmmakers)• What Makes a Great Logo (Elements of Logo Design and Branding)• How to Design Products That People Love (Foundations of UX Design and Design Psychology)Other topics taught: Cognitive Science, Behavioural Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy

London, United Kingdom

Co-founded third company with two partners in final year at universitySuccessfully worked with startups, SMEs and UK-listed companies on visual, marketing and interaction design.Teaches design at workshops at Warwick University and writes about design on Medium.Design mentor and judge at WarwickHACK hackathon

London, United Kingdom

Founded second company (marketing communications consultancy firm) while in universitySuccessfully worked with 36 clients (46 projects): including national companies and international organisations; good reputation through word of mouthDesigned and launched marketing campaigns for organisations such as The London School of Economics’ largest student-run event Timeless!, PEN International, Warwick Students' Union and AIESEC.

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Successfully proposed recommendations on product and promotional strategy for members’ retail stores: implemented in 2015; Commended by Membership Retail Manager and Executive Manager Membership & MarketingRedesigned flagship membership product (Members’ car badge): 4 designs chosen for prototyping by Head of Membership Services. Currently sold in Levade retail stores.

Warwick University Students' Union

Co-founded the Chinese Orchestra in Warwick University with over 20 active instrumentalistsEstablished relationships with the Chinese Embassy in London and potential sponsors which led to the donation of over HK$35,000 cash and HK$40,000 worth of Chinese musical instruments

Coventry, United Kingdom

Rebranded the society. Managed the core team of 6 designers and merchandisers that successfully created the marketing campaigns for over 19 events on campus for “The World’s Largest Student-run International Event” (20,000 participants); Commended by the Director of Development and External Affairs at The University of Warwick and the Warwick Students’ Union Students Activities Manager

London, United Kingdom

Founded first company while in secondary school: managed three employeesActively built network of suppliers and negotiated ratesSuccessfully worked with 20 clients (22 projects) including national companies

Bsc (Hons) International Management, International Business

Activities and Societies: Warwick Entrepreneurs Warwick Oriental Performance Society Warwick Chinese Orchestra Society Warwick Hong Kong.

Hkust School Of Business And Management Exchange Program, Business Administration And Management, General

A-Level, Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics,

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