“Bread Crumbs is built on my personal love for bread and it’s reflection of humanity. This project aims to document and analyse the relationship, in hopes to acknowledge its presence beyond physical nourishment, and ultimately to facilitate a deeper comprehension regarding the role of bread in our lives; a source of comfort, a sense of belonging, helping to foster both personal and shared identities.
Go Home is an autobiographical story about some of the religious tensions and transitions present between my mother and I. This project highlights the conversations I’ve had with my mother as I pursue a different religion after entering a romantic relationship. Motivated by a need for self-discovery and to reconnect with my mother, this project is a cathartic documentation of my life during this period of transition.
D(RAFT): Navigating between Passion and Practicality is a final year project that seeks to understand the mindsets of individuals who pursue a career in the fields of Graphic Design, Animation, Illustration, Film and other artistic fields (hereafter defined as ‘creatives’ for the purposes of this project). More specifically, the study aims to examine how creatives in Singapore, negotiate between passion and practicality as reasons to stay in an unpredictable but artistically fulfilling role or leave their current fields for other types of work that might provide better stability. This creative publication is presented in the form of a collection of interviews — with creatives currently working in the creative industry and those that have left to explore other industries — as well as a short story about my own personal journey with balancing my creative passions and being practical in my career choices.
The Escape Club is a project driven by a strong personal motivation to do something against this homogeneous design scene. In a world increasingly shaped by technology and algorithms, my project aims to empower design students to rediscover their unique design styles and liberate themselves from conventional design norms. The primary objective is to explore diverse design approaches and cultivate critical thinking skills among students, challenging the industry’s standardisation and promoting creativity and individuality in design.
Younger generations may eventually find themselves becoming caregivers to their loved ones facing serious illness in the future. It may be stressful to navigate such situations without knowing the available options and the preferences of their loved ones. Tackling these during a healthy age may become crucial to alleviate stress during these critical decision making moments.
The Journey Beyond seeks to spread awareness of end of life care to young adults and break down the perception that discussing end-of-life preferences is morbid, encouraging open and honest conversations.