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About

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About

I'm Justen Lauan, a Toronto-based graphic designer and art director working across branding, campaigns, and digital. I lead visual direction from concept through execution, shaping systems that carry ideas across formats. Alongside freelance work, I work full-time as a road designer with the City of Toronto, bringing structure and clarity into how I approach creative work. I care about clean visuals, strong ideas, and design that holds attention.

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Mischief Officer

Ah, young Justen.

Back then, life was carefree: no responsibilities, taxes, or rent to worry about. My thoughts were all over the place, spontaneous and unpredictable. If you spent any time with me, you'd quickly learn to expect the unexpected. My approach? Stand out, be the goat among sheep, always finding a way to grab attention.

I'm originally from Indonesia with Chinese roots, but I still can't speak Mandarin to this day. It's a tricky language with way too many words to memorize. It is what it is.

Adolescence

Say hello to teenage Justen.

A quirky character, known for his scandalous romantic adventures, eccentric thoughts, and humor that, while sometimes extreme, grew on people over time. It didn't take long for him to realize he was a people pleaser, quickly figuring out which jokes hit the mark and which didn't. But once people got to know him, even the edgier jokes found their audience.

Early Work

This was a time of self-discovery: uncovering talents, a sharp eye for design, and a passion for creativity. It all started with a school mission trip video, followed by a short film competition, freelancing for video projects, and even doing graphic design for school. But, of course, that was back in the school days.

Am I an Adult yet?

Say hello to the current me, mature, reliable, and ready to serve. I've learned the joys of Canadian taxes and rent, the value of accountability, and, despite years here, I still carry my thick Indonesian accent, a little nod to my roots.

I work as a road designer in public service, though my heart still beats for media and design. I freelance when I can, treating money as a tool to fund my real dream, retiring early to focus on family or maybe even become a professional golfer. Time to build that war chest!

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