About Me
Parasol is a highly skilled theatre sound designer and sound engineer with a strong theoretical foundation and extensive hands-on experience. Her work spans multiple fields, including music, animation, games, and theatre. She has a deep interest in immersive sound and the operational dynamics of sound systems, constantly exploring new possibilities in the field. She has contributed to numerous critically acclaimed theatre productions, many of which have received five-star reviews.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Recording Arts from the Communication University of China and a Master’s degree in Sound Design from the University of Edinburgh. With her background in music and music theory, she brings a refined artistic and technical approach to sound design.
Since entering the live sound industry in 2019, she has worked as a lead sound engineer for events ranging from 100 to 1,500 attendees, ensuring high-quality sound experiences. Her journey in Scotland mainly started in 2023, she participated in "M*****classes: Sound Design ‘23" workshop at Stellar Quines, where she connected with leading industry professionals. In 2024, she was honored with a Framework "Year of Artist 2024" nomination, solidifying her influence in the field.
Currently based in Edinburgh, Parasol is dedicated to promoting Asian theatre culture and fostering cultural exchange between China and the UK through theatre and sound design. She is the founder of Mujian, an arts company committed to amplifying Asian voices in theatre and cross-cultural collaborations. —an experience that further inspired her pursuit of innovation in theatre sound.
Past Projects
My animated film sound design cases
Short Film Sketchpad 2022
Introducing "PW_Sketchpad_myMix" (2022), a captivating short film produced as part of the Soundtrack for Screen course. Directed by Meg Wriggles, this project brought together a group of five passionate individuals to create a powerful and immersive audio experience.
As one of the sound designer, I took charge of the Foley and dialogue recording, working alongside Sinclair and Philly who skillfully controlled the recorded sound effects using pad controllers. Meanwhile, Chen and Donny composed and produced an original music score that perfectly complemented the visuals.
After performing live as a group and refining the sound design, we teamed up to record new sounds. Then I create a unique remix version that takes the project to new heights. Be sure to check out "PW_Sketchpad_projectExplanation" for more information on this and other exciting projects.
"Aaly" 2022
In this project, I had the pleasure of composing the music and creating all sound effects, including the unique and futuristic sounds of the robotic protagonist.
To capture the essence of the profound setting, I utilized plastic sounds to create the robot's action sound effects. The music style is predominantly strings, with a humorous and light-hearted tone in the first half, followed by a more reflective and heavy tone in the second half, creating a powerful contrast that complements the animation's themes.
This project allowed me to showcase my skills in sound design and music composition, and I am excited to continue honing my craft in future projects.
DREAMOVER 2020
"DREAMOVER is an animated short film created by Liu Junnan, Li Hanting, and Zhao Beiqi, and I had the privilege of serving as the sound designer for the project.
The film depicts a student's search for balance between themselves and the real world, with multiple inner and fighting scenes reflecting the storyline and character relationships. The entire film, which has no dialogue, is transitioned and described by sound effects and imagery. Utilizing various creative methods of sound effects design, I created an immersive and impactful soundscape for the film.
Despite facing challenges such as large-scale revisions and a sound mixing modification in a short period of time before the screening, the film was successfully presented and released on the Bilibili platform, receiving wide acclaim."
Berlin International Sound Design Competition - Practice Work 2024
Over the Meadows - 2022
Yvette Yang Animation
Real Telepaths
Neil Luck and the Plus Minus Ensemble
The concert took place on Wednesday, September 22nd 2021, at 7 pm in the Reid Concert Hall in Edinburgh. Parasol performed as the marimba player in this concert.
