Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Angela Chong. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Angela, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?

My college major was actually in VFX, not motion graphics. I only took basic motion classes to get familiar with the interface and foundational concepts as part of the curriculum. However, most of my knowledge in motion graphics was acquired on the job.

Working on personal and speculative projects has been the quickest way for me to grow and learn. Doing tutorials is fun and all but they often involve replicating someone else’s designs. I prefer creating what inspires me and googling how to execute my ideas on the way.

The most essential skill for me has been to make my designs directly in After effects rather than Photoshop. Creating in PS then having the animators rebuild again in AE slows down the workflow and oftentimes differs from your initial frames. Go as far as you can to meet the animators where they are. They’ll appreciate it and it’ll also help keep the integrity of your designs.

The biggest challenge I face in learning is a lack of obsession. I need to be fully engrossed in something to actively pursue it. Lukewarm curiosity doesn’t really work for me.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’m Angela Chong, the founder of Enji and Co., a boutique studio specialising in branding and design. Growing up as a Korean-American, my parents didn’t give me a formal Korean name; instead, they called me Enji (Angie) which was the inspiration for the name of my business.

What makes my work stand out is the meaningful approach I bring to design. I believe every project, big or small, should tell a story and evoke an emotion. I’m not interested in creating designs that are merely visually appealing; I want my work to have significance and connect with people on a deeper level.

I’m incredibly proud to have built a career that I truly love. Being in the creative field allows me to collaborate with other talented artists and be part of a community. I also find great joy in helping others solve unique design challenges. Rebranding and giving projects a fresh look is especially rewarding—it like a makeover.

Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

Alot of my resources didnt exist back when I started but here are some that I really enjoy today:

Arc – for webbrowsing
Notion – keeping track of everything. my finances, bookings and projects.
Pinterest – great image referencing
Mila Note – brainstorming
BrandingStyleguides.com – to see how others made their branding decks

here are my font/type resources:
typekit
ohnotype.co
typeverything.com
eliottgrunewald.xyz
studio2am.co

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

Make them feel something.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.angelachong.tv
• Instagram: angelachong
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chongangela