Born in Taiwan, and raised in both China and Canada, Sophia Hsin is a photographer and creative based in Vancouver. With a love for design, minimalism and a neverending curiosity to explore - Sophia spends her time running a studio with her Hedgehog, Amelia, and dreams of travelling the world. In the past, Sophia obtained a degree in Medicine and worked in the education field.

How do you define creativity and apply it in your career?

Creativity is following your gut, a lot of practice, values and vision mixed together on a big white canvas. It also means breaking a lot of rules.

Where do you find your best creative inspiration?

The ocean and Chinese martial art movies.

What’s the one creative advice or tip you wish you’d known as a young person?

Make mistakes, make lots of them. Be bold and take risks

Who would you like to hear speak at Creative Mornings?

Omer Arbel from Bocci

What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?

Quit a career in Medicine and moved to Vancouver to follow my dreams.

Where was the last place you travelled?

Huangshan, China aka The Avatar Mountains.