Creative Director. Multi-Disciplined Designer. New Media Consultant.
San Francisco Bay Area
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- President and Founder at Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center
- Founder at SHAUN TAI Films (Self-employed)
- Founder at PUSHIN' THE BAY
- Principal at ZTY MEDIA (Sole Proprietorship)
- Creative Director at Rosewood House
- Education
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- San Jose State University (Graduate School)
- San Jose State University
- California State University-Hayward
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Shaun Tai’s Summary
"Let me document your cause and present it to the world." - Shaun Tai
Shaun Tai successfully documented the history of Bay Area hip-hop culture, creating an online campaign that exceeded 14-million video views in 2008 (SFBG, 2009).
McCall Design Group partnered with San Jose State University graduate student Shaun Tai on an award-winning design for affordable and sustainable secondary housing in Northern California (Public Architecture, 2007).
Shaun co-founded an award winning automotive group that was the sole influence for the $120-million grossing, blockbuster box-office commercial success, “The Fast and the Furious" (Guardian UK, 2001).
Shaun is active in the technology, entertainment, and non-profit industries as a creative, consultant and contributor.
“A good idea will keep you awake during the morning, but a great idea will keep you awake during the night.” - Marilyn vos Savant
Shaun Tai’s Specialties:
Creative & Art Direction | Architectural, Furniture & Graphic Design | eMarketing | New Media Consultant.
Shaun Tai’s Experience
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President and Founder
Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
The Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center is a body of young people; our board members and staff are active in the technology industry and we share special relationships with prominent people in the growing computer field. ODALC transforms the community by providing innovative computer-based training programs and access to digital technology with life changing keynote speakers.
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Founder
SHAUN TAI Films (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Media Production industry)
February 2009 — Present (10 months)
SHAUN TAI Films is the premiere alternative for effective eMarketing & original media. We create innovative branded communications, generate online videos and campaigns. Clients include: Andreas S. Weigend, Ph.D. (Social Data Revolution / Weigend Associates LLC), Stanford @ Gates, UC Berkeley @ Haas, LinkedIn Tech Talks, Facebook / fbFund REV / Facebook Developer Garage, Anthony Randolph (Golden State Warriors), and the City of Oakland.
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Founder
PUSHIN' THE BAY
(Partnership; Entertainment industry)
March 2006 — Present (3 years 9 months)
With nearly 15-million video views online, PUSHIN' THE BAY TV has featured multi-platinum recording artists and entertainment icons internationally. Responsible for all creative direction and content production of company, as well as overall brand development.
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Principal
ZTY MEDIA (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Graphic Design industry)
September 2002 — Present (7 years 3 months)
Full service creative firm specializing in a multitude of design and visual direction including integrated marketing communications, brand development and optimization, eMarketing, and 2.x / online, viral video guerilla campaigns.
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Creative Director
Rosewood House
(Privately Held; Design industry)
January 1998 — Present (11 years 11 months)
Lead furniture designer (computer aided drafting) developing visual concepts and ideas. Serves as a valuable creative resource, advisor and motivator for team and clients. Balances design with strategic and business objectives. Rosewood House has been crafting fine furniture for designers and architects since 1969.
Shaun Tai’s Education
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San Jose State University (Graduate School)
MA , Architectural & Urban Design (SJSU School of Art & Design and Urban and Regional Planning) , 2005 — 2007
4.0gpa, coursework included Green Building, Solar Living, Sustainable Living, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Activities and Societies:
- San Jose State Interior Design Student Organization
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San Jose State University
BS , Advertising (School of Journalism & Mass Communications) , 2003 — 2005
Magna Cum Laude, 3.8gpa
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California State University-Hayward
BA , Digital Graphics (Department of Art) , 1998 — 2002
Honors, 3.5gpa
- Activities and Societies:
- Minor in Photography
Additional Information
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Shaun Tai’s Honors:
Grand Prize, Architectural Design: "McCall Design Group recently partnered with San Jose State University graduate student, Shaun Tai, for an award-winning design for affordable and sustainable secondary housing in Northern California. The design concept features energy efficient metal siding, high insulation walls, passive heating and cooling methods, sustainable concrete, and recycled roofing shingles, as well as specified energy efficient appliances and bathroom fixtures (theonepercent.org, 2007)."
Certified: AutoCAD I & AutoCAD II, Autodesk Certification, 2008.
Shaun Tai’s Contact Settings
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