2026
Living Archive rebuild
A static-first personal archive for photography, film, research, projects, and CV material.
Living Archive / Information
William Zhao
William Zhao is a young passionate creative born in Tianjin, China and currently living in Toronto. His work moves across photography, moving image, design systems, research, and entrepreneurial projects. In 2021, he founded Negdims Inc., a design studio focused on creative projects and visual products such as brand guidelines, films, and digital experiences.
Based
Toronto / Tianjin
Contact
william.zhao@negdims.comPractice
- Photography
- Film and video
- Brand systems
- Web design
- Research writing
- Creative direction
Tools
- Digital photography
- Editing
- React / Next.js
- Static publishing
- Design systems
- AI-assisted production
Availability
- Creative collaborations
- Film / photography commissions
- Research conversations
- Studio and product work
Selected timeline
2025
Faith in The Dust: Nepal
A documentary photography sequence from Nepal, structured as a long-running series.
2023
INFERNO and music-video experiments
Moving-image work spanning short film, experimental music video, editing, and visual production.
2021
Founded Negdims Inc.
A creative studio producing brand systems, films, web experiences, and visual projects.
Early years
Tianjin to Toronto
A personal and creative path shaped by migration, image-making, design, and research across cultures.