Once upon a time, there was pizza. And a pandemic.

On one fateful day in 2020, a group of friends were huddled around a table laden with thin-crust margarita pizzas.

Under the shadow of the ever-present pandemic, they sought comfort with the familiar golden ratio of tomato, cheese, and dough. As they collectively yearned for the day they would no longer have to wear masks or swab their throats, they began to dream. 

What would they do post-pandemic? Flee? Travel? Go home?

Most would. But one would not.

As each friend took their last bite and dusted crumbs off their fingers, one friend quietly revealed an idea she’d be mulling over for quite some time.

“I’m thinking of opening a creative agency in Shanghai.”

Opening a business during a global pandemic was objectively a bad idea. Illogical. Risky. Mad.

But she did it anyway.

And so on July 2020, Bright Design Studio was born

And 11 awards later, we’re still here.

Meet the Team

  • Elaine Chew

    FOUNDER/BRAND DIRECTOR

    Elaine is a graduate of Harvard Business School in Global Business + Strategy. She graduated from Northumbria University, UK in BA Hons Graphic Design majoring in Image-making, and visual communication through infographic, illustration, and social media marketing via design. She also has a UI/UX Design certification from (CalArts) California Institute of the Arts, USA + Design Strategy + Entrepreneurship certification from University of Sydney, Australia.

    She has worked in several countries from the UK, Singapore, to now more than 4 years in Shanghai in Big companies and PR/Design agencies and companies like Viscosoft, Muse, Matrix (US-France-SH), Kollektiv (Global + Local companies like Boston Scientific, IHG Hotels, Sproutworks, EMW winery, Space, & others), Empress (SH-Canada) for events + business branding proposals. She has more than 5 years of experiences in Graphic design & Digital Marketing in global and local markets.

    Elaine has won up to 11 Awards up to date since setting up Bright Design Studio in July 2020 and has been featured in numerous publications such as THEADREVIEW (Canadian entrepreneur news) + FilmDaily, UK. She is known as one of the Most Innovative + Creative Entrepreneur in China.

    Elaine is fluent in English, Chinese, Bahasa Melayu and currently learning Spanish. She is from Brunei, Southeast Asia.

    Linkedin profile: www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-chew-465427121/

  • David Hlusko

    CO-FOUNDER/PR+MARKETING CONSULTANT

    Graduated from BA Business Administration + Management in and Marketing in Denmark. David is an expert with marketing, management, and public relations. In the past 5 years, David has helped with developing, managing digital marketing campaigns and promoting to uplift your brand further. 

    David is fluent in English, Russian, Slovak, Czech, and Polish. He is from Slovenia.

    Linkedin profile: www.linkedin.com/in/davidhlusko/

  • Steven Chew

    CHAIRMAN/SALES + OPERATIONS ADVISOR

    Steven has over 20+ experience in sales and operations for managing over 50+ people in companies. Previous clients include Brunei Government, Shell, to name a few.

    Steven is fluent in English, Chinese, Cantonese and Bahasa.

  • Maud Rigoudy

    Graduated from MA International Business + Management from ISUGA-EMBA France. She has over 7 years in photography and marketing designs for The Italian Embassy, Integra accounting, Le Meridien Shanghai, Saucepan etc. She is the best in presenting your brand via digital and print marketing.

    Maud is fluent in English, French, and Japanese. She is from France.

  • Siyu Tian

    Contractor- Copywriter/Translator

    Graduated from MA Digital Media from Kings College London, UK. She has over 5 years in Marketing, Content Strategy + Social Media Management. She used to work in multiple industries such as Travel, F+B, Education, Beauty, Events and etc.  She is the best person to work with anything content-related (EN+CN) , translations to press release. 

    Siyu is fluent in English and Chinese. She is from Hunan, China

 

Han Kai , Lead Digital Designer

 

Graduated from MA. Fashion Direction: Brand + Communication management , Milan, Italy and BA Digital Media Design, Shanghai, China. He is highly skilled over 7 years experience in App Ui, Website, Logo and Graphic Design while working with agencies. Previous clients are: FENDI, Victoria’s Secret, Breitling, Montenapoleone, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to name a few.

Han Kai is fluent in Chinese, English, Spanish, and Italian. He is from Chengdu, China.

 

Currently our team also consists of SEO specialists, website developers, content writers and illustrators as well to support the team and clients’ projects.

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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