Interview with Miko Lim

I have been habitually contributing to painting competitions for publications since I was kid. After graduating from high school, because I thought of the art editor in the publication, I asked the magazine to ask what department to study to be an art editor, and then I went to apply for additional self-study and participate in related competitions. My mother was the first to discover my design talent. She encouraged me to persist in being a designer. She told me that she was proud of my performance in the design world.

Before designing, I will first understand the client's company positioning and style, and understand its opponent characteristics. Next, I will identify the characteristics of the company and emphasize them in my works to make this a highlight. Normally, I'd hand drafts on A4 paper, after that only modified in Adobe Illustrator.

I always have a sense of anticipation when designing. The design process I was most excited is when I find the entry point, this key makes the artwork be a surprise.

I have loved participating in drawing competitions and hand-made since I was a child. This foundation is very good for working as a graphic designer. In this designer's career, my mother has the greatest influence on me. I have had to give up when a designer, my mother felt sorry for me and asked me to find yourself. I am also grateful that I returned to the field of design for the success that I continued to create later.

I really like the story and meaning behind each design.
I hope that when you think of loyalty and love, you will think of me, just like the message from this award-winning work. So I hope to make it into pendants and accessories, so that everyone with the same idea as me wants to have it.

For designers who are just starting out, I suggest to keep trying and learning, get in touch with different styles and characters, and find the most suitable design direction for them.

As a professional designer, you may unconsciously stick to your own ideas and ignore the advantages and disadvantages of design for clients. I think from a commercial point of view, if customers are looking for our help, we should also stand on the third party, that is, our customers’ customer perspective and strike a balance between art and practicality.

Every morning I most enjoy coffee time, carefully prepared nutritious breakfast, this is a good start to my day necessary. I let myself look at beautiful and innovative things every day, which makes me feel that everyone is working hard to make the world a better place. When I am bored, I always want to have a cup of coffee and shop online, which makes me feel very relaxed.

As long as you care about the world all the time, the works will naturally blend into the times.

I value the impression and practicality of design. Beautiful design may not be impressive, but impressive design must produce value. Good design should be spread positive education, as much as possible to avoid spread negative energy.

After the design is complete I will not immediately sent to the customer, usually I will first review of his engaging and attractive. When i feel satisfied, I will continue to be distributed to customers and other projects.

So far, the design work I am most proud of is SK Joaillerie Corporate Identity. When I searched for the meaning of these two fishes, I wanted to spread the world and remind people who believe in love of its preciousness. Although the client did not work in the jewelry industry in the end, I have already applied for a patent and intend to make this legend truly practice.

Apple logo designer Rob Janoff and Starbucks logo designer Terry Heckler. I like the intention to create or extend interesting stories for the logo, which makes me feel that there is infinite intention behind each simple.

I like Europe very much. The architecture of this country is always shocking and produces historical images in my mind. When I do design, I like to listen to music, unlimited types. I think culture does affect a person's design style and uniqueness, which is why there is no final winner in design, only works that go beyond and beyond. After all, the world has become more advanced and beautiful in these tiny transcendences.

I have certain requirements for works, so the orders I receive are limited. My job is not easy, it is time-consuming, not every customer can be considerate. I have partners, and I focus on partners who can communicate and run-in, because I am a person who is willing to sacrifice my time to complete client work. Many people who disrespect originality will give us this type of artist language attacks. My task is to know what I do and work hard for those who choose me. This is a must-have for a good designer.

I mainly contribute to orphanage charity, because the birth of those orphans has no choice, they must be supported. I come from a poor family, when I was kid, I wanted to learn to paint but didn't have the financial means. I could only stand outside the fence and envy the children who could attend the class. I can’t guide every young designers because everyone’s creations are different. The only thing I can do is not to sell too low a price, so that new designers have more price advantages and opportunities.

A’Design is the first design competition I participated in more than ten years after graduating. It helped me regain my initial motivation! This design competition has greatly increased the recognition of my customers. Having this competition makes me feel like I am back on campus, making extraordinary works more actively, challenging and surpassing my origin. Getting this award make me attention to the quality of the works produced.

The beauty of art.

I wish to be a business women, but i forced to become a graphic designer.

Visual Identity with story or meaningful.

Accept criticize with an open heart, passionate, and never stop learning.

Good designer making a design what she like, great designer create a design what client need.

Different people has different view, but the design has attracted most of people.

Fine feathers make fine birds, this is the value of good design.

i will design art vector for prepare my client poster every week when i had extra time.

Chain store

look more, learn more and think out of the box.

Able to attract people's attention.

Think out of the box.

Business woman.

To transform an ordinary to unordinary.

My mother because she felt very proud to have a designer daughter like me.

There are many great designers in the world and this will be my motivation to be better.

Lack of acknowledgment from the people where I came from.

Find a balance between customer's idea and self experience.

Amethyst gem handmade soap. Create more wonderful products with breakthrough sales.

Own a work that has been passed down through the ages.

The artwork outcome exceeds expectation.

Brings happiness

The final outcome.

SK Joaillerie corporate identity because the outcome exceeds my expectation as well as my client.

More dedicated and creative newcomers continue to emerge.

Own brand.

Depends on artwork complexity.

Brainstorming

Think out of the box.

Design sets the trends.

Able to undo.

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

The success or failure of a work.

How and where do you get this inspiration.

Wow! The designer's mindset is too powerful.

I believe but is not easy to find such co-designer.

Imaginative

I think it should be mighty google.

Never to stop learning.

My soulmate.

Awards help to enhance the recognition of designers. The popularity and professionalism of a designer will greatly enhance the results customers want.

Color; white and black
Place; a place with love
Food; chocolate
Season; autumn

When everyone is very hungry and placing their food order, you are busy analyzing their menu design.

Never stop learning.

I love drawing when I was a kid. I participated in all kinds of drawing and coloring contest as many as I could and I did well in those contest. That's where I had my drawing and coloring tools.

The earth is no longer the earth that I used to know.

Thank you for giving me an opportunity to serve you.

Miko Creative is a Small Office Home Office (SOHO) established since 2010. Our company specializes in brand design and large-scale printing, operating as a dedicated studio for brand design solutions.

Conception and planning for problem solving and incorporating an element of surprise into the design. Call out the little idea from each people.

Work that allows me to have ample space for creativity.

Corporate Identity, because I can incorporate a hidden message or story or meaning behind the design.

First thing i designed for a company is corporate identity.

Adobe Illustrator

When I am in positive mind.

Practicality.

I feel excited and happy all the time because I appreciate every opportunities given by my client.

Excited, Satisfaction, and Grateful!

Inspiration and matching.

Practicality.

Bring positive educational messages and a sense of beauty.

Influence people from feeling that they don't need to be sure. Design is to create the future.

2019, A' Design Award, Como Italy.

Positive Mind, Relaxing Environment, and the research from other designers.

Freestyle with practicality and meaning. Appreciate every little things and details in life and things around us, so as to stay creatively. & research, diligently.

Malaysia. Malaysia cultural heritage does not really affects for my designs. Although to a certain extend, it does shape the way i work and play, my views and my values and these does count to my ultimate design. But I do tend to read and reference to the outside world more through internet or traveling so I don’t really feel the cultural heritage of Malaysia affects my design to a certain extend. Malaysia government is not really focus and support designing line.

Communicate, treat yourself as a client, and make appropriate positioning.

Give more time and respect, because good communication will be achieved good results. Companies select a good designer can refer her artwork and review from designer client.

Research, planning, trying, create.

Plant platter, window painting, food platter, wall design and car decoration.

Interesting and freedom.

Accept criticize with an open heart, passionate, and never stop learning.

Positive side is when you receive recognition and appreciation on your work.Negative side is very stressful and might lead into depression if you can not find your way out of it.

To have at least a same point of view between customer and myself when comes to design.

Most of the designers have skills, but I think what matters the most is the mindset of a designer.

Adobe Illustrator, Pen Tool.

Self Discipline

Depends on what job and customer's request.

How and where did those ideas came from.

Cafe Owners, Hotel Owners, Museum, Jewelry Boutiques and etc.

Visual Identity because is the key of a company image.

To pursue my career in oversea. Create more shocking art.

I design alone, but teamwork when doing project.

Via social media, like whatsapp, wechat, email or line.

No, thank you.