Though an American-born citizen, Timmy left for Taiwan with his parents at a very early age, his memories of birthplace are vague at best. Growing up in the bustling city that is Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, he has more or less been surrounded by a very traditional Asian environment, the experiences provide him a different point of view in design industry. He graduated from Pratt Institute with a master degree in Communication Design and works as a graphic designer for Nautica in New York City since 2009.