RUBY CHENG



WEB PORTFOLIO (Learning Design)








ABOUT ME


ONGOING PROJECTS
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Hi, there!

Welcome to my Web Portfolio :) 

I am a 3D illustrator, through various projects I raise awareness through the use of a softer approach to encourage learning and openness. I’m currently learning to 3D animate in Blender and Grease Pencil as well as dabbling in Unreal Engine 5 to elevate my work.


Using a Softer Approach  

In my recent projects, I enjoy my journey to discover and share. This newly found enlightenment motivates me in understanding discursive design and shines a light on rarely spoken topics such as Sexism, Invisible Illnesses and Positive Sex. I want to continue applying my 3D skills to projects of all aspects, especially around positive societal change and inclusivity.

3D & Motion


BRING IT TO LIFE 
(PRACTICING MOTION in 3D)

LOST HOPE


CURRENT MARKET of INSTABILITY (Learning Motion in a 3D Space)
FEBRUARY 2025 (2 WKS)


Reflecting on the current global climate—both environmentally and socio-economically—this project only scratches the surface of a much deeper web of issues.
 


SAM TEALE JEWELLERY


GROUP PROJECT (WORK EXPERIENCE)
FEBRUARY 2022 (2WKS)

Collaborated with the client, a Sheffield-based jewellery artisan, to create a brand identity that exudes youthfulness while maintaining a sense of sophistication.

GREASE PENCIL (JUICE BOX)


2D ANIMATION in A 3D SPACE
NOVEMBER 2023

Learning something new.

ENTICING


> SURREALISTIC ESCAPISM (A Deeper Understanding of Nodea/ Shaders)
> AUGUST 2024 - SEPTEMBER 2024

The tall, stained glass arch stands in a vast meadow, evoking a sense of surrealism and offering the viewer an escape from their present moment.

INSPIRITING


FREELANCING for A CLIENT: ARTIZBLUE (IG)
JANUARY 2024

This project’s aim was to create an engaging and dynamic motion graphic to breathe life into the artist's work, increasing its visibility and appeal to a broader audience.

 


Illustration


3D & 2D PROJECTS
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SLOSHED REDESIGN


LUCKYEGG APPLICATION REDESIGN PROJECT
FEBRUARY 2024 (2 WKS)


This open brief to redesigning one of their existing games with the following theme of having competitive fun with others.

SO ORANGE!


CREATING 2D IN A 3D SPACE (Toon Shader)
AUGUST 2024

Learning something new after the juice box development project.

WADDLE-ON-SEA


CHARITY COMPETITION
OCTOBER 2024 (2 WKS)

The charity auction was designed to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital while contributing to the city’s art and culture scene. It also served as a tourist attraction, showcasing creative works that highlighted local talent.

 


Work Experience


DESIGN EXPERIENCE
(UK & US)

STUDIO II COLLECTIVE


FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
SHEFFIELD, UK, HYBRID


A community of freelancers across the UK who all want to support one another. Providing Branding, Illustration Assets, Social Media, Print & Publication.

STUDIO TEMWA


FREELANCE MULTIDISPLINARY DESIGNER
MILTON KEYNES, UK, REMOTE

A start-up Animation and Post-production Studio ran by less then a handful of staff and a large base of volunteers. With the goal of redefining the idea of British Animation and to create the Magic they told you not to believe in.

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY


COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT GRADUATE INTERN
SHEFFIELD, UK, HYBRID

As part of two Communication and Engagement teams. I worked under my line manger, a Communication and Engagement Lead, at Health and Wellbeing Life Sciences (HWLS)’s Professional Placements Team & my supervisor, a Communication and Engagement Officer, at Advance Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) on a 13 month internship.

GRADUATE DEGREE SHOW


END OF YEAR GRAPHIC DESIGN EXHIBITION
MARCH - MAY 2022, SHEFFIELD, UK

By curating and exhibiting our graduate work, we transformed shared challenges into a vibrant showcase of innovation, inviting audiences to experience the diverse disciplines, ideas, and passions that shaped us. Through this exhibition, we engaged with industry professionals and the wider community, leaving a lasting mark as the next wave of emerging creatives.

THE BORGEN PROJECT


PR & MARKETING INTERN
Tacoma, WA, USA, REMOTE

A non-profit organisation dedicated to addressing global poverty through advocacy and policy change. They focus on influencing government decisions and mobilising resources to improve living conditions for those in need, particularly in impoverished regions. By working with policymakers and raising awareness, they strive to create systemic change and alleviate poverty on a global scale.