Ni Ni Tin Win is a designer and visual communicator immersed in the realms of arts, design, and culture. She aspires to bring an international perspective and local taste to her problem-solving and creative process.
A co-founder and Chief Digital Officer of a software startup in Myanmar (Chat Chin App), Ni Ni is currently living in the U.S. while pursuing her Master's degree in Graphic Design and Digital Media at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco.
Ni Ni was born in Yangon – the largest city in Myanmar. It’s a place with a beautiful culture, different ethnicities, and rich in history that is evident in its ancient temples and art. After high school, she spent a year in Singapore studying business.Her educational journey then took her to the UK to complete her bachelor's degree in management and marketing at Newcastle University.
As a platform that features BPW members who have positively affected arts and culture in their communities, we asked Ni Ni a few questions to highlight the amazing work she is doing.
What are your biggest influences when creating art?
Since I was young, I have enjoyed art and design without realizing it. I had always enjoyed jewelry design and product design when I was helping my family business.
Throughout my work environment, I was inspired by those designers and creators who showed me their talent alongside their creativity and surprisingly, I found myself engaged in their work of art. I was keen on projecting ideas.
With my business background, I understand those big problems that can be solved with visual and textual content for my design teams. I have realized that it has become my passion since I was exposed to creating art and design. With an innate curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery and enrolled in graphic design courses.
When creating art, I do lots of research about the arts and crafts movement as well as its heritage and get inspiration with my travels. If I have to pick, Art Nouveau and Modernism have drawn my attention the most. My work aims to convey a simple yet playful message or information to the target or wider audience that can be easily understood.
What would you say is the most important art/cultural work you have done to date?
A recent Made in Myanmar Fair poster design which I created for a non-profit event aimed at supporting Myanmar women entrepreneurs in selling their locally made products. The poster features a harmonious blend of vibrant colors symbolizing the strength and resilience of women in business, visuals of Myanmar’s arts and culture as well as the combination of typography. I combined something that is a different and contemporary version of it.
Do you feel you have a meaningful role in society as an artist?
Yes, definitely. I’m grateful to be part of the artistic community because it has given me the opportunity to express my creativity, boldness, and confidence in society. Also, I feel truly blessed to have my family’s support and their belief in my creative path in the world of art and design.
Recognizing that my contributions have kickstarted a movement to support businesses, promote awareness, and enhance cultural enrichment has fueled me to continue making a positive impact on society.
What does your dream artistic project look like?
I have two!
1) An interactive art installation, and
2) a community art workshop.
Whichever comes first!!
Thank you to Ni Ni Tin Win for choosing to express your art in such a meaningful way! To learn more about Ni Ni and the awesome ways she’s changing the world, please connect with her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ni-ni-tin-win/ .
Lea-Ann W. Berst
Producer, Pioneers in Skirts