Guanyan Wu (吴冠燕) is a graphic designer, DJ and event producer currently based in Amsterdam, NL. With experience working on community-centered campaigns across China, the U.S. and the Netherlands, she has developed a social design practice that emphasizes care.
Her graphic design work spans visual identities, motion graphics, print media, illustration and UI/UX design. Focused on creating and activating spaces — including radio stations, parties, and workshops — Guanyan combines design, sound, and music to foster connection and bring people together. She recently graduated from the MA Social Design program at Design Academy Eindhoven.
︎︎︎For Freelance and collaborations, reach out through Email, Instagram, LinkedIn, Soundcloud
Her graphic design work spans visual identities, motion graphics, print media, illustration and UI/UX design. Focused on creating and activating spaces — including radio stations, parties, and workshops — Guanyan combines design, sound, and music to foster connection and bring people together. She recently graduated from the MA Social Design program at Design Academy Eindhoven.
︎︎︎For Freelance and collaborations, reach out through Email, Instagram, LinkedIn, Soundcloud
︎︎︎Work Experience
2023 – Current
Designer, DJ, Producer
Bacchanalia Party, Eindhoven, NL
2022 – 2024
Graphic Designer, Producer
Elevator Radio, Design Academy Eindhoven
2020 – 2021
Full-time Designer of Social Impact
Taskforce, Los Angeles, CA
2019
Full-time Brand Designer
The Black Tux, Santa Monica, CA
2017 – 2019
Graphic Designer
Place and Page, Los Angeles, CA
2018 – 2019
Freelance Web Designer
Yay Brigade, Los Angeles, CA
2018 – 2019
Freelance Graphic Designer
Keith&Co., Glendale, CA
2023 – Current
Designer, DJ, Producer
Bacchanalia Party, Eindhoven, NL
2022 – 2024
Graphic Designer, Producer
Elevator Radio, Design Academy Eindhoven
2020 – 2021
Full-time Designer of Social Impact
Taskforce, Los Angeles, CA
2019
Full-time Brand Designer
The Black Tux, Santa Monica, CA
2017 – 2019
Graphic Designer
Place and Page, Los Angeles, CA
2018 – 2019
Freelance Web Designer
Yay Brigade, Los Angeles, CA
2018 – 2019
Freelance Graphic Designer
Keith&Co., Glendale, CA
︎︎︎Workshops/Events
28/09 2024
DJ Workshop Instructor
Bacchanalia Party (supported by Jong Cultuur Eindhoven), NL
Mar 2023
Radio Producer
“We Will Design” (supported by Stimuleringsfonds), BASE Milano, IT
Apr 2023
Radio Producer, Graphic Designer
“X”, DAE at Salone Satellite, Milan, IT
Feb 2023
Sound Engineering, DJ Workshop Instructor
Elevator Radio, DAE, NL
06/10 2022
Instructor
DJ workshop for BIPOC & Queer/Trans Folks & Women
Penny Academy, Residency for the People, Eindhoven, NL
Oct 2022
Radio Producer
The Arena x Elevator Radio at DDW’22, Eindhoven, NL
28/09 2024
DJ Workshop Instructor
Bacchanalia Party (supported by Jong Cultuur Eindhoven), NL
Mar 2023
Radio Producer
“We Will Design” (supported by Stimuleringsfonds), BASE Milano, IT
Apr 2023
Radio Producer, Graphic Designer
“X”, DAE at Salone Satellite, Milan, IT
Feb 2023
Sound Engineering, DJ Workshop Instructor
Elevator Radio, DAE, NL
06/10 2022
Instructor
DJ workshop for BIPOC & Queer/Trans Folks & Women
Penny Academy, Residency for the People, Eindhoven, NL
Oct 2022
Radio Producer
The Arena x Elevator Radio at DDW’22, Eindhoven, NL
︎︎︎Education
2021 – 2024
MA Social Design, Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE), NL
2016 – 2018
MFA Graphic Design, California Institute of the Arts, CA
2011 – 2015
BA Communication in Creative Media, University of Macau, Macau SAR
2021 – 2024
MA Social Design, Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE), NL
2016 – 2018
MFA Graphic Design, California Institute of the Arts, CA
2011 – 2015
BA Communication in Creative Media, University of Macau, Macau SAR