Browsing “MUJI”

“My late grandaunt was a writer. She left behind some unfinished manuscripts and short stories, and I’ve been thinking of how I can bring them to life and add on to them.”

“My favourite anime is Apothecary Diaries! I love the main character and the plot—the world-building and visuals are incredibly well done, and I'm a huge fan of the production.”

"Outside of my work as an architect, I do create artwork for myself and my friends, but I don't exhibit them or anything lah, it’s just a personal interest."

“To me, life is all about the experience. Through my career switches, I’ve gained skill sets that I can apply in any job and industry, even now as an interior designer.”

“I like to stare at Van Gogh’s paintings. Last October, I attended the Van Gogh exhibition in Amsterdam and spent 15 minutes staring at each of his works.”

“I’m a graphic designer, and when I was a child, my neighbour’s sister taught me how to draw. It became my hobby growing up, and now it’s become my job as well.”

“My Spotify Wrapped top artist has been the same for about three or four years now, so I think it'll be the same this year—Paramore. They’re my first and forever love.”

”My dream project would be to design an aquarium. My favourite animal is the IKEA shark—just kidding! I think hammerheads are pretty cool.”

“As a paper artist, I try to pick out projects that are in line with what I’m trying to explore, or ones that give me more exposure. But I also have a day job as a designer, so sometimes I have to force myself to pull the brakes instead of just making and making and making!”

“I’m a power plant operator in Tuas. You know lah, parents in the past want their kids to study in fields like engineering, so I decided to give it a try and now, almost a decade later, I’d say I’ve become quite comfortable in this industry which is why I decided to stick with it.”

“I love reading, watching films, collecting trinkets, and visiting art exhibitions—basically anything that I’m able to do on my own. I enjoy having time to myself, it’s very therapeutic and also flexible for me as I can explore and go at my own pace.”

“I lead a small team of workplace consultants at a real-estate company. As leaders, we often have an oversight when it comes to the details of day-to-day happenings, so I try to be sensitive and open to the team, treating them as collaborators and involving them in key decisions.”