Beyond™ Issue 1: Black Day To Freedom was created as a statement to the global phenomenom of the displacement of people, the project utilises aesthetics to convey a powerful message that transcends race and cultures. The book and DVD were self published by Rob Chiu and Prof. Glenn Hardaker and features over 30 contributing artists from over the globe and was launched at the ICA. The short film created by Chiu has become critically acclaimed by peers and press alike and has toured the world via Autour De Minuit’s short film distribution.

Rob Chiu founded The Ronin as a motion graphics and static imagery studio in May 2000. His static work has been printed in a number of design publications whilst his motion work has been shown at a number of high profile film festivals and exhibitions including ResFest, Onedotzero, Semi Permanent, NeMe and Edinburgh. He has spoken at a number of design conferences such as Adobe Max (Seoul), OFFF (Barcelona), FMX (Stuttgart), Toca-Me (Munich) and London’s Apple store (Regent Street) and has run motion design workshops at Etic (Lisbon) and the MMU School of Design (Manchester) where he is also an associate lecturer. Selected clients include The BBC, Channel 4, Digital Kitchen, Prologue, Shady Ltd, Rocawear, Filmmakers Entertainment, IdN, Beyond™, Hybrid Studio and Future Publishing. The Ronin is currently represented by Mr Hyde and Curious Pictures.

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Animation: The Ronin
Illustration: Steve Chiu
Audio Design: Diagram of Suburban Chaos
Voice: David Dunkley Gyimah