https://ttwcao.com/topbar-mobile 2025-11-28T20:18:53+00:00 always 0.5 https://ttwcao.com/home-1 2025-11-30T03:06:04+00:00 always 0.5 https://ttwcao.com/home-side-desktop 2025-11-30T03:12:14+00:00 always 0.5 https://ttwcao.com 2025-12-12T04:04:31+00:00 always 0.5 https://ttwcao.com/home-footer 2025-11-30T03:12:14+00:00 always 0.5 https://ttwcao.com/projects 2025-11-30T22:19:47+00:00 always 0.5 https://ttwcao.com/sidebar-desktop-1 2025-12-12T04:05:22+00:00 always 0.5 https://ttwcao.com/shanghai-film-company 2025-12-12T04:06:11+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/C2652217347404789946328992414726/calendar-02.jpg Another project I undertook during the internship was the Studio’s 2026 New Year calendar. The calendar is packaged in a sleeve featuring the same illustrations and a transparent window. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/B2652217347386343202255282863110/calendar-01.jpg The calendar features illustrated characters for the 2026 Chinese Zodiac year of the Horse, and auspicious motifs like red envelopes and persimmons. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/D2652217347423236690402701966342/calendar-03.jpg The reverse of the sleeve sends the recipient well wishes from the Shanghai Film Company. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2691995808059531542782953356294/film-03.jpg A candid moment engaging a visitor in conversation at the exhibition. To convey the film’s playful aesthetic and connection to Chinese folklore, we set up vibrant greenery and character-themed decorations and offered visitors a welcoming and lively atmosphere. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/V2691995808022638054635534253062/film-01.jpg I worked to promote the animated film Nobody. It features four main characters and tells a story of humor, adventure, and traditional Chinese folklore. In the film poster, they carrying a banner reading “盖世英雄”, which means “Hero of Heroes”. A representative scene from this story depicts the group taking shelter from heavy rain under a small wooden and features moody lighting, misty mountains, and atmospheric backgrounds, capturing both the hardships and camaraderie shared by the group during their journey. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2691995808041084798709243804678/film-02.jpg Under the direction of senior creative members of the Studio, I helped create the promotional exhibit for Nobody using both digital and hand drafting and production. The exhibit featured life-sized cutouts of the main characters in a forest-themed setting, surrounded by layered green acrylic sheets and framed posters, conveying the adventurous and humorous tone of the film. The tree-stump stools enhance the playful environmental design, making the area both engaging and photogenic for visitors. Another area of the exhibit featured original line-art sketches suspended in layers, showcasing the dynamic poses and expressive movements of the characters. The transparent hanging panels create a sense of depth, allowing viewers to observe the animation process from rough gesture drawings to refined character expressions. The exhibit highlights the craftsmanship and hand-drawn charm that define the art style of the film. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/B2691995808077978286856662907910/film-04.jpg The Nobody production and promotion team standing in front of the themed exhibition booth. Seen here are more aspects of the immersive display design: oversized trees, soft lighting, and iconic character mascots mirorring the whimsical style of the movie. The team’s cohesive appearance and enthusiastic energy demonstrate the collaborative spirit behind the project. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2692186668957297145292607945734/film-0a.jpg Letter of Recommendation from the General Manager of the Studio in support of my work during the internship, translated in both English and Chinese. (Click to zoom) https://ttwcao.com/we-are-by-cai-guo-qiang 2025-12-12T04:05:22+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/K2652217347792171571876892998662/weare-04.jpg The team I worked with helped set up props for the performance based on the artist’s specifications. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/E2652217347736831339655764343814/weare-01.jpg Original photograph taken during a test run of the gunpowder and fireworks-based performance at the LA Memorial Coliseum. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/I2652217347773724827803183447046/weare-03.jpg An event placard, an example of exhibit materials and displays for which I helped with production and quality control. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2652217347755278083729473895430/weare-02.jpg The performance featured choreographed fireworks and gunpower-based displays, for which I helped set up props. https://ttwcao.com/five-star-sports 2025-12-12T04:00:06+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/W2652217347644597619287216585734/sports-03.jpg Players from SJTU and NYU with staff from Five Star Sports. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/C2652217347663044363360926137350/sports-04.jpg Myself and other staff from Five Star Sports. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/B2652217347607704131139797482502/sports-01.jpg Shanghai Jiao Tong University and New York University men’s basketball teams face off in a game during the event. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2652217347626150875213507034118/sports-02.jpg The Shanghai Jiao Tong University men’s basketball team. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/E2684924501273248099328430930950/sports-01a.jpg Letter of recommendation from Disney (parent company of ESPN China), a parter in the sporting event, following the internship. (Click to zoom) https://ttwcao.com/city-moss 2025-12-12T03:59:37+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/R2652217347460130178550121069574/moss-02.jpg The goal of this atlas is to give the readers a more tangible feel for mosses and an appreciation for their presence in the environment. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/E2652217347441683434476411517958/moss-01.jpg City Moss is an atlas cataloging mosses common to Shanghai. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/E2666577834770635141951210880006/moss-03.jpg Detail of spreads from the book, which examine mosses’ ecological impact and the challenges they face in urban settings. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/A2666577834733741653803791776774/moss-01.jpg City Moss is an atlas cataloging mosses common to Shanghai. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/B2666577834752188397877501328390/moss-02.jpg As part of the book design I created an experimental physical font, made used cotton and flock to mimic the form and texuture of mosses. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2666577834789081886024920431622/moss-04.jpg The book uses a ‘dragon scale’ binding that allows the reader to fan out the pages and quickly browse through the index of mosses. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/O2674256062181779072537776847878/moss-01a.jpg Real moss samples collected from the city of Shanghai, which were used as reference for the physical typography. https://ttwcao.com/the-true-cost 2025-12-12T03:59:37+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/D2652217347718384595582054792198/truecost-03.jpg A detail of the bricks produced using the discarded garment materials. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/O2652217347699937851508345240582/truecost-02.jpg Discarded garments are upcycled by forming their materials into resin-encased bricks, stacked in construction-like formation. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/N2666577835102676535277982809094/truecost-04.jpg The dense bricks and formation give a stronger physical presence to the garments, asking the viewer to consider their source and impact. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/K2666577835139570023425401912326/truecost-06.jpg Accompanying the brick sculpture are fictionalized garment tags describing the carelessness of fast fashion producers and consumers. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Q2666577835047336303056854154246/truecost-01.jpg The bricks also evokes the fast fashion industry’s physical presence at sites such as Rana Plaza. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Y2666577835028889558983144602630/truecost-01-1.jpg This piece was informed in part by the Rana Plaza building collapse in 2013, in which over a thousand garment workers lost their lives. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/U2674257558636998564077732592646/truecost-01a.jpg Concept sketch of the sculpture and process photos from cutting down the resin-encased garment bricks. https://ttwcao.com/sisyphus-boulder 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https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/P2652217347478576922623830621190/sisyphus-01.jpg The acrylic sculpture references the boulder, with a circular form and illustrations installed at irregular and imperfect positions. https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/C2652217347552363898918668827654/sisyphus-05.jpg Some illustrations depict epic nature scenes, while others evoke emotions with abstract textures and colors. https://ttwcao.com/drawings 2025-12-07T14:44:07+00:00 always 0.5 https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/S2674259585436110174767297297414/drawings-05.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/X2674259585417663430693587745798/drawings-04.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/N2674259585380769942546168642566/drawings-02.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/J2674259585399216686619878194182/drawings-03.jpg https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/Y2674259585343876454398749539334/drawings-01.jpg 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