CV
I am an experience designer and design researcher currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. My work combines a background in graphic design, user-centered design and design research. I have recently completed a Master’s Program at Hyper Island UK, where I study Digital Experience Design, going through modules from Design Thinking, Experience Design, Understanding People to Business Transformation.
I received my Diploma in Graphic Design from the The One Academy Malaysia in 2010. My background in graphic and branding design backs up my work as a Art Director in the advertising industry for the past 8 years. I have created branding and communication design for a wide range of brands ranging from nonprofit, tech startup, F&B, and education.
To me, being a good communicator starts at listening. I am passionate about understanding people, to expand the role of a designer in better connecting the balance of both people and businesses needs.
Working Experience
Awaken Heart Asia (Taiwan):
Freelance Mental Wellbeing Coach & Writer
May 2022 - Present
Alexis HR (Sweden):
Product Designer
Jun 2021 - May 2022
(Ink). Social Design
(Netherlands):
Contract Social Designer
Jul 2019 - Nov 2019
Hyper Island (UK):
Ux Designer/ Design Researcher
Jan 2019 - June 2019
Perma Vision (Chiang Mai):
Brand Consultant
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
Grab (Malaysia):
Regional Art Director
July 2016 - Dec 2017
Dentsu Utama (Malaysia):
Art Director
Dec 2015 - June 2016
BBDO (Malaysia):
Designer / Art Director
Sep 2014 - Dec 2015
Freelance Graphic Designer
Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
Studio MMCMM (Malaysia):
Graphic Designer
Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
Black Design (Singapore):
Freelance Graphic Designer
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Ogilvy and Mather (Malaysia):
Visualizer
Jun 2011 - Jun2012
IT proficiency
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Adobe XD
Final Cut Pro
Figma
Sketch
Languages
English | professional working
Mandarin | professional working
Cantonese | professional working
Malay | limited working
Education and Qualification
MA Digital Experience Design
Hyper Island (2019—2020)
accredited by Teesside University
Diploma in Advertising and Graphic Design
The One Academy of Communication Design (2008—2010)
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