A multidisciplinary designer and early childhood teacher based in Singapore
Curiosity is my compass and creativity is my craft. To me, design is more than just aesthetics—it's a medium to communicate ideas without saying too much. Teaching gives me the chance to talk more (naturally, haha) and to help young minds pursue a love of learning. For all that I do, I observe, explore, synthesise, question and improve. And all that is shaped by a heart to better lives, ideas, experiences and processes.
In the moments I carve for myself, you can find me solving sudoku, learning languages, dancing in the moonlight, singing in the rain or simply thinking of my next alliteration and pun.
SMALL WINS
Awards? None. But these small victories keep me moving forward.
WHAT i do
Oh, so much joy in these roles and things
As a designer
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Conceptualise ideas that challenge conventions and spark conversations
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Observe everyday life to uncover hidden design opportunities
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Sketch, refine, and prototype until the “aha!” moment hits
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Weave narratives into designs to tickle both minds and hearts
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Sprinkle a little humour and a lot of heart into things I create
As a teacher
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Design lesson plans to make learning feel like a joyous adventure
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Tell stories that bring subjects to life and captivate curious minds
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Instil core values that shape character
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Celebrate every achievement—big or small—with a hearty high-five.
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Spot sparks of creativity and fan them into flames of confidence
As a manager
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Balance “getting it done” with a touch of fun along the way
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Maintain clear communication to keep key people in the loop
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Streamline workflows for smoother processes and to keep tasks efficient
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Turn meetings into moments of clarity and collaboration
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Anticipate challenges and find proactive solutions
Publications
Pocket-Sized Design Festival: Creativity is Essential
OuterEdit, 2024
Contributed The (In)Significance of the Little Red Dot(s) for the Open Call Showcase within a print publication that carries the goal of nurturing a strong sense of local identity and deeper community spirit through shared passions and creative expression.
We, the Senior Active Force of Singapore
Ministry of Hope Affairs, 2022
Contributed DreamsFuture and other early concepts to the idea bank for community partners in the senior sector to adapt or adopt the ideas as a part of their services or programmes
Dellaboration
NextOfKin Creatives, 2022
Contributed De Rangoli that is a Rangoli artwork with a unique twist upon closer inspection as — instead of coloured powder — it is made up of bristles extracted from hardware stores’ neon brooms that are commonly found along the streets of Little India
Forager Things
Hans Tan, 2021
Contributed an instructional guide to construct Musical Clock that is put together using
readily available materials and parts such as cork, pins and bookstand
Exhibitions
People of Design Showcase Series – DESIGN
Curated by Donn Koh & Hans Tan, 2024
Exhibited a co-designed Autonomous Vehicle using Hypersketch at the National Design Centre during Singapore Design Week 2024 for the Emerging Tech track of the exhibition that empowers seniors through generative AI and speculative design
Playground of Possibilities
Curated by Jackson Tan, 2023
Exhibited Peekabook at the National Design Centre during Singapore Design Week 2023 for the Imagine pillar of the exhibition that showcases innovative solutions to pressing challenges
Dellaboration
Curated by Rodney Loh & Yeo Ker Siang, 2022
Exhibited De Rangoli at Kitchener Link during Singapore Design Week 2022 for Re-Route Festival which aims to showcase the often overlooked characteristics and personality of Little India
Forager Things
Curated by Hans Tan, 2020
Exhibited Musical Clock at the National Design Centre for the Compositional Products collection of the exhibition which showcases an unimaginable manner of constructing a product using existing parts and objects to recondition our perspectives towards mass-produced items
IN GOOD COMPANY
A bunch of incredibly talented designers, creatives and educators whom I had the joy of working closely with or just being around. Their commitments towards creating good design or education never cease to inspire me to do better.