Miko Lim

Specialized in Design.

Miko Lim

About Miko Lim

Miko Lim, graduated from Journalism & Mass Communication and studied design by herself. She won two domestic large-scale design competition awards in the year she was about to graduate, therefore she was invited and become the youngest design lecturer of the institute at the age of 21. In 2010, Miko Creative graphic design and printing company was established. The birth of Miko Creative highlighted the importance of Corporate Identity, saving the drop-off market in Malacca, and allowed designers to have better returns. Always looking for a breakthrough character in the design, she has become a favorite of her clients.

  • Winner of the A' Design Award.
  • Specialized in Design.
  • Original Design.
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Interview with Miko Lim

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
I've always loved drawing since I was a child, often using the margins of newspapers as my canvas and winning awards in various painting competitions. After graduating from high school and working for a year, I found myself still longing for art and creativity, so I decided to further my education and successfully became a designer.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
Miko Creative is a Small Office Home Office (SOHO) established since 2010. Our company specializes in brand design and large-scale printing, operating as a dedicated studio for brand design solutions.
What is "design" for you?
Conception and planning for problem solving and incorporating an element of surprise into the design. Call out the little idea from each people.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
Corporate Identity, because I can incorporate a hidden message or story or meaning behind the design.
What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
I feel excited and happy all the time because I appreciate every opportunities given by my client.
How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
Influence people from feeling that they don't need to be sure. Design is to create the future.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
Positive Mind, Relaxing Environment, and the research from other designers.
How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?
Freestyle with practicality and meaning. Appreciate every little things and details in life and things around us, so as to stay creatively. & research, diligently.
Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?
Malaysia. Malaysia cultural heritage does not really affects for my designs. Although to a certain extend, it does shape the way i work and play, my views and my values and these does count to my ultimate design. But I do tend to read and reference to the outside world more through internet or traveling so I don’t really feel the cultural heritage of Malaysia affects my design to a certain extend. Malaysia government is not really focus and support designing line.
How do you work with companies?
Communicate, treat yourself as a client, and make appropriate positioning.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
Give more time and respect, because good communication will be achieved good results. Companies select a good designer can refer her artwork and review from designer client.
What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
Plant platter, window painting, food platter, wall design and car decoration.
Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Accept criticize with an open heart, passionate, and never stop learning.
From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
Positive side is when you receive recognition and appreciation on your work.Negative side is very stressful and might lead into depression if you can not find your way out of it.
What is your "golden rule" in design?
To have at least a same point of view between customer and myself when comes to design.
What skills are most important for a designer?
Most of the designers have skills, but I think what matters the most is the mindset of a designer.

Designer of the Day Interview with Miko Lim

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I have been a graphic designer since 2006, which has changed my quality of life. The second company I worked in after graduation, Zhizis Publisher was the navigation that led me to the direction of designer life. This company made me find a sense of accomplishment in my design. I am honored to have received the preference and choice of many customers after starting my own business Miko Creative since 2006. This is the most precious motivation for persisting in making breakthroughs.
How did you become a designer?
I have been habitually contributing to painting competitions for publications since I was kid. After graduating from high school, because I thought of the art editor in the publication, I asked the magazine to ask what department to study to be an art editor, and then I went to apply for additional self-study and participate in related competitions. My mother was the first to discover my design talent. She encouraged me to persist in being a designer. She told me that she was proud of my performance in the design world.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
Before designing, I will first understand the client's company positioning and style, and understand its opponent characteristics. Next, I will identify the characteristics of the company and emphasize them in my works to make this a highlight. Normally, I'd hand drafts on A4 paper, after that only modified in Adobe Illustrator.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
I always have a sense of anticipation when designing. The design process I was most excited is when I find the entry point, this key makes the artwork be a surprise.
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
I have loved participating in drawing competitions and hand-made since I was a child. This foundation is very good for working as a graphic designer. In this designer's career, my mother has the greatest influence on me. I have had to give up when a designer, my mother felt sorry for me and asked me to find yourself. I am also grateful that I returned to the field of design for the success that I continued to create later.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
I really like the story and meaning behind each design. I hope that when you think of loyalty and love, you will think of me, just like the message from this award-winning work. So I hope to make it into pendants and accessories, so that everyone with the same idea as me wants to have it.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
For designers who are just starting out, I suggest to keep trying and learning, get in touch with different styles and characters, and find the most suitable design direction for them.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
As a professional designer, you may unconsciously stick to your own ideas and ignore the advantages and disadvantages of design for clients. I think from a commercial point of view, if customers are looking for our help, we should also stand on the third party, that is, our customers’ customer perspective and strike a balance between art and practicality.
What is your day to day look like?
Every morning I most enjoy coffee time, carefully prepared nutritious breakfast, this is a good start to my day necessary. I let myself look at beautiful and innovative things every day, which makes me feel that everyone is working hard to make the world a better place. When I am bored, I always want to have a cup of coffee and shop online, which makes me feel very relaxed.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
As long as you care about the world all the time, the works will naturally blend into the times.
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
I value the impression and practicality of design. Beautiful design may not be impressive, but impressive design must produce value. Good design should be spread positive education, as much as possible to avoid spread negative energy.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
After the design is complete I will not immediately sent to the customer, usually I will first review of his engaging and attractive. When i feel satisfied, I will continue to be distributed to customers and other projects.
What is your biggest design work?
So far, the design work I am most proud of is SK Joaillerie Corporate Identity. When I searched for the meaning of these two fishes, I wanted to spread the world and remind people who believe in love of its preciousness. Although the client did not work in the jewelry industry in the end, I have already applied for a patent and intend to make this legend truly practice.
Who is your favourite designer?
Apple logo designer Rob Janoff and Starbucks logo designer Terry Heckler. I like the intention to create or extend interesting stories for the logo, which makes me feel that there is infinite intention behind each simple.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
I like Europe very much. The architecture of this country is always shocking and produces historical images in my mind. When I do design, I like to listen to music, unlimited types. I think culture does affect a person's design style and uniqueness, which is why there is no final winner in design, only works that go beyond and beyond. After all, the world has become more advanced and beautiful in these tiny transcendences.
Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
I have certain requirements for works, so the orders I receive are limited. My job is not easy, it is time-consuming, not every customer can be considerate. I have partners, and I focus on partners who can communicate and run-in, because I am a person who is willing to sacrifice my time to complete client work. Many people who disrespect originality will give us this type of artist language attacks. My task is to know what I do and work hard for those who choose me. This is a must-have for a good designer.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
I mainly contribute to orphanage charity, because the birth of those orphans has no choice, they must be supported. I come from a poor family, when I was kid, I wanted to learn to paint but didn't have the financial means. I could only stand outside the fence and envy the children who could attend the class. I can’t guide every young designers because everyone’s creations are different. The only thing I can do is not to sell too low a price, so that new designers have more price advantages and opportunities.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
A’Design is the first design competition I participated in more than ten years after graduating. It helped me regain my initial motivation! This design competition has greatly increased the recognition of my customers. Having this competition makes me feel like I am back on campus, making extraordinary works more actively, challenging and surpassing my origin. Getting this award make me attention to the quality of the works produced.

Extended Interview with Miko Lim

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I love drawing when I was a kid. I participated in all kinds of drawing and coloring contest as many as I could and I did well in those contest. That's where I had my drawing and coloring tools. After high school, I furthered my study into Mass Communication so that I can pursue my career as a magazine or newspaper layout artist. I started to focus mainly on artwork design after receiving recognition from the company.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
I wish to be a business women, but i forced to become a graphic designer.
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
Accept criticize with an open heart, passionate, and never stop learning.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
Good designer making a design what she like, great designer create a design what client need.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
Different people has different view, but the design has attracted most of people.
What is your day to day look like?
i will design art vector for prepare my client poster every week when i had extra time.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
My mother because she felt very proud to have a designer daughter like me.

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