Meet illustrator from Bangkok, Spun Inthawong.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I graduated from fashion design department in Bangkok before I went to London to study graphic design. I have been a freelance illustrator and typographer for 2 years already. I am also an illustrator and painter for Louis Vuitton Thailand.

Describe the city you’re living in and what it’s like to live there.

Bangkok is a colorful city. It has a lot of art communities that you could get in to join.

Bangkok is a colorful city. It has a lot of art communities that you could get in to join.

What is the best and worst thing about living in your city?

Traffic jam is one of the biggest problems here.

Give us 3 words that describe what it’s like to be a creative in your city.

Energetic, Colorful, and Lively

How did you start your career in art?

When I was studying in the fashion design department, I tried to practice digital painting by myself. I realized that I was really into it so I decided to work in a graphic studio after graduating for a while before I became a freelancer.

I tried to practice digital painting by myself. I realized that I was really into it

Were the people around you supportive of your decision on working as a creative?

For the first period, my family felt that my career is quite unstable. They all work in the business field. But now, they are really supportive.

What are some goals and ambitions you have for your future work?

I would like to collaborate with international brands abroad. I want to see my work appear all around the world.

I would like to collaborate with international brands abroad. I want to see my work appear all around the world.

If you could collaborate with any person in the world who would it be?

I would like to collaborate with some cosmetic brands and Apple.

How would you describe the women around you?

All of my friends, they have their own career path that shows their amazing skills. We encourage each other when we have problems with our work or even in our personal life.

Were there any local female creatives that you looked up to when you were growing up?

Actually, the person who I look up to does not come from the design field, My prototype and inspiration is my brother, Kevin Inthawong. He is a  pianist and music producer. He’s been successful since he was so young and he is the person who is really supportive of me from my starting point.

Are there any challenging aspects of being a female in your industry?

For me, I think being a female isn’t a problem at all because all of the clients hire me because of my work.

Be yourself, just show who you are through your work and give your best to every chance that you get.

Do you have any advice to young women who are aspiring to work in your field?

Be yourself, just show who you are through your work and give your best to every chance that you get.

Photos courtesy of Spun Inthawong.