Hazel Hui
Q What do you do?
I have over six years of experience working in graphic design, content creation and branding.
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
I am a self-starter. An ignitor. An entrepreneur. All the vernacular that would describe that I built my career and skillset through working with individuals / brands from all over the world. The biggest change in my life was when I got hired as a design assistant at Maximal Concepts in Hong Kong. I didn't get hired because of my degree of English Language and Literature, but by my enthusiasm and passion for design - and of course, personal projects I have been working on.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
I stood out by being myself. Through my personality. The way I showed up. My enthusiasm to the topic of discussion.
Q What are you working on right now?
I am building my website for my own design company called Hazel H Designs.
Q What’s your style?
My style would be quite illustrative and unique. It's hard to describe it because I don't have an exact style but you can see that "Hazel did that".
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
I would like to focus more on art direction and branding.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
I am currently looking for new clients, that's been pretty tough. And clients that would like to work with me longer than 1 month.
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
To help me out reach to companies and people who would align with me. This has been mentally taxing.
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
Part of me wished that I took a design course in university. Trust myself that I wasn't wasting my time that I was doing art. Would life become easier if I did study design in uni? Perhaps. Would it have gotten me jobs faster? I am not sure. But what I know now, is that I wouldn't have met and connected with all the people I have worked with if I didn't have that hunger and fire to reach out to people; and make my dream come to life.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
My onboarding process. I am intrigued how I could improve it. And, other creative ways to be noticed by others.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
I am looking for 1 - 2 clients who would like to work with me on a long term basis.
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
My ideal client would be organised and knows what they want. There is a target each month on what I can do to help them and vice versa. The communication is clear and honest. And of course, payment is made on time.
Q What is your rate?
My rates at the moment (JUNE 2024) are:
Hourly: £35 ($45 USD)
Day: £240 ($305 USD)
I also offer a retainer package as well - depending on the scope of work.
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
Please email me: hazel.hdesigns@gmail.com :)
Q Who is a creative you admire?
Kenta Naoi, he is a cool creative to check out. He approaches business in a very 360* mindful way.
D'ana (a.k.a) COVL, she is super inspirational - would love to be my own version of her.
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Balance between actively working, listening and observing.
This member profile was originally published in September 2022, Updated in June 2024.