YICHEN HE
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Welcome to my secret nerdier about page.

Art and Illustrations

In high school I originally wanted to go to art school so I could work in animation and gaming.

I worked very hard and got accepted at Canada's top gaming/animation program, but ended up choosing business school to keep my parents happy. 
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Luckily I was able to find a new passion in UX (I sometimes even dream about UX...) near the end of my degree.  I still really enjoy drawing in my spare time though(if I am not playing games). 
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Games

I love board games that can be taught within 5 minutes so I can introduce them to people who might not play board games often. Some of my favourite go-tos are Splendor, Bohnanza, and Blockus. My more intense games are still wrapped and waiting for the perfect crew to patiently learn them with me.

I am a druid with a fat cat in my weekly DnD group. We play online through FantasyGrounds as we all live so far away.

I also play many digital games and between my partner and I we have one of each gaming system, a VR setup and too many computers in the house. Something that really fascinates me is UX design for VR as well as Cloud Gaming Platforms.

TexasGreenTea on YouTube recently started a great series on Sci-Fi UI which is really fun and fascinating.  
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I mean look how cool this UI is and the thought that went behind a chapter of Detroit: Become Human. What a game!

Photography

Everyone with a DSLR is getting into photography as a hobby these days, with myself included. In addition to the common travel photography, I like to volunteer my time for friends and charity events that come my way.
Wavering Line Collective 
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Wavering Line Collective puts out a bi-annual magazine of comics and illustration. It features work from the Toronto-based collective and a rotating roster of invited artists for the issue. ​
Melanie's Way Fundraiser Event
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Mélanie’s Way is an initiative dedicated to serving young women with metastatic or relapsed cancer. They help women to follow Mélanie’s Way by ‘granting wishes’ - creating unique, personalized, and joyful experiences for them to share with their loved ones.
Giving Roses Project 
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Giving Roses Project offers a Valentine’s day gift that leaves a little more behind. The Canadian Women’s foundation supports programs that prevent gender-based violence, promote female economic development, and empower young girls across the country. 

Misc. Personal Photography

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