Interview with Yuchien Wang from the United States

It came quite naturally to me.

When I was a kid I would always look forward to journaling before bed. Even though I was mainly speaking, writing, and reading in Mandarin, my love for words followed me across the globe when I enrolled in a boarding school in Southern California. Not knowing writing could be a career, I didn't think more of it. Until I found out Syracuse University offered a copywriting track- everything clicked.

I'm a copywriter, I help brands find their voice, tell their stories, and connect with their audience in an authentic way. Even though my overall goal is to help brands sell their products or services- my day-to-day tasks differ based on the projects I'm working on.

During my time at CuboAi, when I was the creative lead for their product launches, I had to spend a lot of time ensuring the strategies were airtight so the products could smoothly integrate into a new market. Under the same company and the same role, when I was working on their Prime Day campaign, I shifted my focus to creating ads, socials, and emails that drive immediate sales. That year, we even scored best seller in its category across multiple countries!

It means to express a point of view.

A "creative" idea doesn't have to be grand or new! I think a clear point of view makes an idea "creative." I love seeing a piece of work and immediately knowing the type of personalities that worked behind the scenes.

I usually start with research. Be it Reddit, Twitter, or some random sites online. Lots of gems to uncover. I do a lot of studying to kick off a project. I would then go and clear my head.

I never felt ready for this part, but I'd force myself in front of my desk and concept. I try to explore as many ideas and directions as possible before meeting up with an art director to discuss executions. When I start writing for the executions, I try to edit as much as I can to get it as shiny as possible!

My favorite part is also the most panic-inducing: writing the first draft. It's challenging but also the most rewarding, as I get to explore various directions and ideas. During this stage, I always find myself crossing my fingers, hoping to land on that one amazing line.

For concept, I like something that's dry and ironic.

For executions, I like using bold words and writing pithy lines.

It's all about giving something ordinary an unexpected twist!

Oh definitely! I come from a vibrant city where growing up playing the cello and attending performances shaped my worldview. The education system here places great emphasis on discipline and following rules, which has been instrumental in helping me stay dedicated to my creative process.

Thank you! My team and I love our 'All Power' entry. It's an honor to see that the talents in the industry also like our work!

Play It Forward is a new Spotify feature that turns profit from the streams into donations for charity. My team and I found a pocket in people's day-to-day routine to get them to do something good for society.

Like I mentioned earlier, creativity doesn't need to be grand or new, but an unexpected twist could go a long way! MUSE is all about celebrating creativity, so we thought this idea would be the perfect fit to enter!

Writing the script! The idea came quickly, but figuring out the nitty gritty in the script was difficult.

Knowing what information to keep and what to shave down was also a challenge. I'm thankful for all the mentors that guided me throughout the writing process!

Winning a MUSE is a big deal! It helps spread the word and get more people to see this project my team and I love.

1. How craft-centered it is. Being able to hone in on one thing I love is such a treat.

2. The people. I may be biased, but the people I've met in the industry are so interesting.

3. On pulse with culture. I'm not doom-scrolling. I'm researching!

My city sits at the intersection of Western influences and East Asian traditions. Creative projects here find a sweet spot, carving their own lane—not entirely mainstream, yet never so secluded that they lose the context to connect with a wider audience.

In a world where algorithms have flattened artistic exploration, the creatives in my city proudly retain their unique, quirky vibes.

I’m not entirely sure. I imagine AI will be powerful and helpful, and I hope that more great ideas can be implemented.

Trust your gut. If something isn't quite working go back to the drawing board!

Thank you for the interview!

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