SKILLHAUS IS FOR: NAKAYA & GENKI

SKILLHAUS IS FOR: NAKAYA & GENKI

As we continue to celebrate the launch of the Skillhaus app this month, meet Nakaya & Genki, two creatives who are redefining success, and sharing their experiences & skill sets.

Nakaya - @nakaya

Location:

Los Angeles, USA

What type of work do you do?

I work as a singer/songwriter/performer

Your most valuable creative skill?

Vocal performance, songwriting, providing demo vocals

Your best piece of advice for people working in your industry?

Always stay open and resilient

What qualities make for a good creative partnership?

Openness to experimentation and strong vision for the project

What skills do you look for in a collaborator?

DAW proficiency (Ableton, Logic Pro, Pro Tools) audio mixing and mastering, web design, graphic design, video editing & cinematography

Genki Matsumura Villota - @wey.genki.wey

Location:

Mexico City, Mexico

What type of work do you do?

Object designer and artist

Your most valuable creative skill?

Conceptualization & 3D modeling

Your best piece of advice for people working in your industry?

Detach yourself from standardized methodologies for creation and understand what makes them tick - methodologies are just suggestions.

What qualities make for a good creative partnership?

Intelligence & great taste

What skills do you look for in a collaborator?

Detailed 3D modeling skills & critical analysis skills

What’s helpful about exchanging or bartering mutually needed skills rather than relying on traditional payment?

Lots of times creatives don't have as many resources as a normal client would, sop bartering skills and services gives us access to a world and community of creatives.