People

“My work has taught me to treat everyone with respect, regardless of their hierarchy in the organisation.”

“I’d like to open a museum some day. I’m not sure what I want to showcase, but I want it to be a contemporary and alternative space unlike most museums.”

“I’d like to go sailing. I think being out at sea gives you a sense of solitude that’s hard to find elsewhere.”

“One thing I’d like to be good at is painting, or more specifically, I’d like to be more knowledgeable about art.”

“Volunteering is something I want to spend a lot more time doing, and conservation is a pet cause of mine—I always carry a reusable bag with me everywhere I go.”

“If getting enough rest means having to turn down social gatherings then I’d do that. It’s important to prioritise self-care.”

“One thing that made it easier for me to assimilate in Singapore was the people—they're very appreciative of Japanese culture, and fond of Japan in general.”

“I think everyone should be taught abstract thinking, since it’s essential for architecture, design, or any creative pursuit.”

“Life goes on, and the suffering that we experience will pass with time to make room for happiness.”

“I have friends who are tattoo artists, and sometimes they approach me with ideas of pieces that they’d like to do.”

“If I had a million dollars, I’d invest part of the money and use the balance to set up my own business.”

“Something not many people know about me is that I have synesthesia—I associate numbers and alphabets with personalities and genders.”