Browsing “Designer”

“As a leather crafter, I’d say the most enjoyable part about working with leather is also the most challenging, and that’s designing the actual products. Anyone can learn how to make a wallet, but coming up with unconventional designs is not easy.”

“I shoot, develop, and print my own large format photographs, and it takes about 75 minutes to get one shot! Since it’s so costly and time-consuming, I value every moment of the prices even if the photo turns out ugly. I don’t do much with my photographs at the moment, but I would love to compile them into a book one day."

“I'd say I’m an anti-fashionista in a sense, since I like to go against popular trends and fast fashion. Instead, I’ve been practicing sustainable fashion by thrifting and upcycling unused clothes. This way, I can save money and create my own identity with my unique dressing!”

“I’m not some super entrepreneurial tiger mom—I'm not that organised. But I just do my best and I think for me, communication is still key.”

“If you are a new designer starting out, a piece of advice I’d give is that passion and optimism will keep you going!”

“One advice I’d give my younger self is that you are enough, and everything will work out.”

“I’m Thai, and my boyfriend’s Japanese—getting to know each other was a little difficult at first because he was super polite and reserved, but we got along fine.”

“I order fried rice at any eatery that I go to—even dim sum stalls!”

“What I like about Singlish is the feeling of saying “ya lah”, especially when you’re frustrated.”

“If I were a crayon I’d be black, although I’m all dressed in light colours. It’s very versatile and easy to match with most things, and I’d like to think I’m like that too.”

“To me, makeup is like taking paint or watercolour and applying it on your face—it’s just another medium.”

“I’d like to experience living off-the-grid. I think it takes a lot of courage to live in solitude.”