Nightmare 433

12 May 2011

"Nightmare 433" is a 15-page A5 booklet insert within "M.a.p." (page 82). The narrative of "Nightmare 433" is based on a recurring nightmare I have since young.


"M.a.p." page 79-82: Nightmare 433 (15-page A5 booklet insert)


cover of "Nightmare 433" (15-page A5 booklet insert)


spread within "Nightmare 433"


cover of "Nightmare 433" (page 1)


"Nightmare 433" page 2-3


"Nightmare 433" page 4-5


"Nightmare 433" page 6-7


"Nightmare 433" page 12-13


"Nightmare 433" page 14-15


[This project was submitted for "VIS230 Illustration for Designers" module during AY2010/2011 Semester 1 (ADM Year 4 Semester 1). "VIS230 Illustration for Designers" is a Prescribed Studio Elective course offered by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) and was taught by Mr Steve Lawler.]

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Teh/sek

05 May 2010

Teh/sek
Publication
A5 (14.8cm × 21cm), 56 pages
Paper
May 2010
17th Biennale of Sydney

"Teh/sek" is a 7-in-1 experimental book design. Translated as "Tea/colour", the Hokkien title recognizes that 'Teh' is the original pronunciation of the word 'Tea' in many languages.

"Teh/sek" is conceptualized based on the different processing methods that produce the six colours of tea. In the past, it was thought that different varieties of tea were made from different plants. But in reality, it is the different processing methods that produce the six colours of tea - white, green, yellow, oolong, red and black.

In relation to this historical misinterpretation, information of each tea variety will be published as a separate booklet. The centrefold of each booklet will show the production process of that tea variety, which is the crucial element that distinguishes the six varieties. All booklets are then bound together to signify that all varieties are produced from the same plant.


"Teh/sek" is a 7-in-1 experimental book design.


Booklet 1 "Teh/sek" page 2-3: Tea Plant.


Booklet 1 "Teh/sek" page 4-5: Production Process. This chart summarizes the production processes that produce the six colours of tea.


Booklet 2 "White Tea" page 6-7: White Tea Sub-Varieties.


Booklet 5 "Oolong Tea" page 2-3: Location of Oolong Tea Gardens.


The exposed spine shows that each booklet represents a tea variety.


The book is scent with oolong tea leaves.

[This project was submitted for "VIS350 Graphic Design 4" module during AY2009/2010 Semester 2 (ADM Year 3 Semester 2). "VIS350 Graphic Design 4" is a Visual Communication Major Core course offered by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) and was taught by Asst Prof Danne Ojeda Hernandez.]

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Music is my LIFE

Music is my LIFE
Magazine
B5 (17.6cm × 25cm), 12 pages
Paper
April 2010

"Music is my LIFE" is a magazine sample, comprising sample interviews and fake advertisements. All photographs and illustrations featured are my own creations.

This assignment is a good training for layout and colour composition. I enjoy working on this magazine because I get to work on topic (music) I like and my imagination can run truly wild.


cover


full page advertisement & content page


DISCover: cover story


something new: featured interview


live action & full page advertisement


J-pop glossary & purchase review


back: full page advertisement

[This project was submitted for "VIS380 Production for Graphic Designers" module during AY2009/2010 Semester 2 (ADM Year 3 Semester 2). "VIS380 Production for Graphic Designers" is a Visual Communication Major Core course offered by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) and was taught by Mr Joe Khoo.]

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river stroll project

22 January 2010

river stroll project
Social Campaign Project
[Books] A5 (14.8cm × 21cm)
[Postcards] 10.5cm × 15cm
[Brochure] A3 (42cm × 29.7cm)
December 2009
ADM November 2009 Semester Show

"river stroll project" is a campaign designed to encourage drifting as an alternative tourism option for Singapore River. The project comprises a drift guidebook, a historical picture book, a notebook, postcard series and a brochure map. "river stroll project" was exhibited on 26 November 2009 in ADM Visual Communication End of Semester Show.


"river stroll project" exhibition (26.11.09)

my concept
Singapore River is the source of life for our nation. For centuries, the river has been the economy life blood. The Clean River Project (1977-1987) brought massive changes to the river physically and emotionally. As the river evolves and re-generate a new source of life, life and colour of yesteryear can only be imagined.

Therefore, I proposed the concept of drifting. A drift (derive) is a playful, constructive technique of exploring a geographical space through poetic imagination.

Drift is an open formula. Drifting allows individual to imagine and immense into the landscape. Thus, every drift experience will be different.

Titled "river stroll project", my work aims to guide participants to immense themselves into the ambient of Singapore River. Through archive pictures and the drift experience, drifters shall be able to picture Singapore River as a source of life and reconstruct scenes in history. Based on imagination, drifters could compare and contrast life of Singapore River then and now. Along the way, drifters may realize how life on the shores of Singapore River has transited from trading activities to leisure and entertainment activities; and how bustling human activities on the water surface has give way to aquatic life in the water. Most importantly, drifters must experience the river, feel the poetic of space and let their imagination run wild.

river stroll project
"river stroll project" is an open-ended drift guidebook for Singaporeans and tourists to explore Singapore River from my viewpoint. Drifters will navigate Singapore River through my eyes, but yet still have sufficient freedom to experience and feel the river. Therefore, drifter might walk the same route as me, but the feelings and emotions generated will varies. Alternatively, drifters could take references, but deviate from my route and embark on their own adventure.


"river stroll project" page 2-3


"river stroll project" page 16-17


"river stroll project" page 20-21


"river stroll project" page 24-25


"river stroll project" page 30-31


"river stroll project" page 38-39


"river stroll project" page 44-45


"river stroll project" page 56-57


"river stroll project" page 58-59


"river stroll project" page 60-61

river stroll life
"river stroll life" is a recollection of memories of Singapore River. The archive pictures portray Singapore River as a source of life and evolution in history. "river stroll life" is a supplement book to "river stroll project". "river stroll life" provides drifter a clearer picture of Singapore River past, and hence strengthens their imagination when comparing life then and now.


"river stroll life" page 2-3


"river stroll life" page 4-5


"river stroll life" page 14-15


"river stroll life" page 16-17


"river stroll life" page 26-27

notebook
"river stroll notebook" is provided for drifters to jot down their drift experiences and memories. Drifters may write interesting encounters, sketch landmarks paste photo taken along the way, or draw map of route drifted in this notebook. Like drifting, this notebook encourages free forms of expression.

postcards
"river stroll postcards" showcase some of the hot spots recommended in "river stroll project" guidebook. Drifters can mail these postcards to share their drift experience.

brochure map
"river stroll map" lists down the hot spots recommendeded in the "river stroll project" guidebook. However, no route is specified to allow drifters the freedom to stroll randomly.

[This project was submitted for "VIS320 Graphic Design 3" module during AY2009/2010 Semester 1 (ADM Year 3 Semester 1). "VIS320 Graphic Design 3" is a Visual Communication Major Core course offered by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) and was taught by Asst Prof Nanci Takeyama.]

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Manifesto

Manifesto
Magazine
B5 (17.6cm × 25cm), 132 pages
Paper
November 2009
Collaboration with Lin Junyao, Koh Cheng Guan, Jemima Song and Ow Wanlin
ADM November 2009 Semester Show

Manifesto is a magazine designed and published for the library of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) School of Art, Design & Media (ADM). The target audience of Manifesto are student, staff and other stakeholders of ADM.

The theme for this issue is process and cycle. Therefore, this issue examines processes, sketches and other behind-the-scenes footage of numerous works done by students from ADM. Additionally, this issue also features article depicting the complete design process of research, execution, presentation, critique and submission.

Members of the editorial team generate and share the same pool of content and resources. Subsequently, each member conceptualizes, design the layout and oversee the production of individual version of the articles. The result is a common magazine issue with 5 different façades.


cover: design by me


editorial notes: layout by me (pg1)


content: layout by me (pg2-3)


credits: layout by me (pg 4-5)


interlude pages: layout by me (pg 6-7)


research: article & layout by Jemima (pg 8-9)


research: article & layout by Jemima (pg 10-11)


URECA Interview Project Walking: team effort (pg 20-21)


interlude pages: sketches by me (pg 28-29)


presentation: article & layout by Junyao (pg 44-45)


submission: article & layout by Wanlin (pg 54-55)


submission: article & layout by Wanlin (pg 56-57)


Interview with Christopher Toh: team effort (pg 66-67)


Interview with Lam Min Lee: layout by Jemima (pg 92-93)


Interview with Wesley Leon Aroozoo: layout by Cheng Guan (pg 96-97)


Interview with Lavender Chang: layout by Junyao (pg 100-101)


Interview with Lydia Wong: layout by me (pg 114-115)


Interview with Lydia Wong: layout by me (pg 116-117)


Interview with Lydia Wong: layout by me (pg 118-119)


Interview with Lydia Wong: layout by me (pg 120-121)

[This project was submitted for "VIS355 Publication Design" module during AY2009/2010 Semester 1 (ADM Year 3 Semester 1). "VIS355 Publication Design" is a Prescribed Studio Elective course offered by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) and was taught by Asst Prof Danne Ojeda Hernandez.]

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