Based on a live-client project, The Singapore Zoo is on a mission to turn a visit to the zoo into a fun adventure, educa�ng and inspiring children to care about the environment and play a role in the future of wildlife preserva�on. To do that, we’ll welcome them into the Wildlife Rangers team with the proposal resul�ng from the collabora�on of Pico and NAFA!
Ranger Buddies Quest was designed to provide curated adventures that surprise, delight, and help children uncover secrets of nature and wildlife in unexpected ways and to expand their knowledge of the natural world. As a team leader, my task was to oversee the submission and quality of the following submission requirements.
- Reptopia Outpost
- An actual working tac�le interac�ce model
- Entrance & Briefing Area
- Kai’s Research Lab
Being a 3M x 2M outpost showcasing the diversity of rep�lian adapta�ons, our team planned to make body coverings of rep�les and their camouflage aspect our concept.
From the inspira�on that rep�les lay eggs to a dome-like sketch with scale-like shapes, the interac�ve model and outpost structure integrate to save space and represent the concept.
With the team's brainstorming sessions and sketches by my teammates, I assisted in the execu�on process in hopes to exercise their crea�vity.
To con�nuously engage our rangers, we created this ac�vity where kids will pull and hold the rope to engage our informa�on on our interac�ve board.
Rep�les that camouflage could only be seen when observed closely. Similarly, rangers would only see the pieces of informa�on when they go close to the interac�ve board and interact with them.
When released, the informa�on on the interac�ve board will recess backward and camouflage slightly to the background, which is made possible with a semi-translucent material such as ma�e acrylic.
When the rope is released, the infographics are blured like the picture shown above. Once again, camoflaging to the background.
Aim to be a place of curiosity, empathy, and deep reflec�on. The team wanted a narra�ve that would feed kid's curious thirst for the unknown. Hence, the team created a thema�c area inspired by a magical hollow tree to promote kid's curiousity and crea�vity.
Brainstormed by the team and assisted in the execu�on process along with another two teammates, I ensured everyone's opinion were heard, considered and combined when possible to achieve the best crea�ve result.
“DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER BECAUSE INSIDE IS COMPLETELY MAGICAL.”
“WHERE INTRODUCTION OF CHARACTERS AND MISSION OVERVIEW TAKES PLACE.”
A place for rangers to be introduced to the characters, its mission, cheer, and the sui�ng up ritual, the two opposing walls were created accordingly.
Displayed on a screen uniquely and organically framed to the tree's trunk and branches, the other wall would reveal a bunch of vests for the kids to suit up a�er the briefing is over before moving on to Kai's Research Lab.
Introduced by Pico, Kai is a character who loves reading books. Thus, the team created a library-inspired space in his Research Lab to reflect his personality.
Enveloped by a studious yet relaxing atmosphere, the open space concept express the message of the vast, and never-ending knowledge books offer.
The middle being the core of the space, an interac�ve table is placed for rangers to access addi�onal informa�on not presented within our three ac�vity areas.
Kids will put their hands into the log without seeing what’s inside and try guessing the correct answer.
Addi�onally, the interac�ve log will ask them reasons for their answers.
Hence, the rangers are encouraged to really think or observe the bookshelves which will contain hidden clues on the book �tles.
“DOING SO, ALLOWS THEM TO NOT ONLY BE MORE MINDFUL OF THEIR SURROUNDINGS BUT SPARK CURIOUSITY AMONG THEM”
2ND ACTIVITY: (CAMOFLAUGE AND MIMICRY)
“ FIND THE CAMOFLAUGE ANIMAL!”
Kids will tap the glowing books to start the excursion mission, which will use projec�on mapping.
When the players are ready, the pictures on the board will glow indicating the animal Kai is looking for.
Players would then match the animals Kai is looking for to those shown on the books to finish the mission.
Promo�ng Teamwork and exercising observa�on skills, this is an ac�vity where rangers help Kai’s outdoor excursion in tracking the camouflage animals.
Tracking animals are common prac�ce by scien�st and zoologist to study animals, or even protect them. Hence, the inspira�on.
An Interac�ve ac�vity where rangers pull, blow, and drum on sensors to save the projected digital animals from the threat endangering their habitat.
One of those threats are deforesta�on, poachers or even forest fire which is the example shown above. Kids get to play all these different scenarios and stages together as a team.
“ SAVE THEM BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!”
“AS A RESULT, PROMOTING TEAMWORK TOO WHILE THEY ARE AT IT”
Held at Marina Bay every year, Asia's leading sustainable light fes�val, iLight Singapore invites ter�ary students to propose original, site-specific, and relevant light-art installa�ons for their 2023 student call. Seizing the opportunity, my project leader pulled me in to form the following team.
Isabel Lim Pei Qian (Project Leader)
Ding Hui Ping (3D Designer)
Verent (Concept Artist)
Ding Hui Ping (Graphic Designer)
Having a curatorial theme every year, the �tle 'A New Wave' associated with the color blue was given for 2023 and characterised as below.
Tasked with the following brief and designated role, the team would conduct brainstorming sessions via Google Meet and an online portal, Miro to produce the following developments. However, not all was smooth sailing due to the difference in opinions from members of rela�vely different design backgrounds. Despite it all, we overcame it together and experienced working with people from other fields, which was an eye-opening experience and lesson for all of us. Truly, enjoying the process, we aim to join the project again next year and be selected for iLight 2024.
Inspired by swarm intelligence, the art of synchronicity becomes crucial as animals, especially insects, must stay in sync and connected to find food and survive. Locusts are a powerful example of this. Being able to survive, feed and even threaten human beings, they are a prime example of the power unity and interconnected individuals or technology could have over our genera�on.
Acknowledging their poten�al and drawing inspira�on from nature, the New Wave would bring individuals together to create improved products, services, and solu�ons for society, formed by the collec�ve opinion of the masses instead of a singular voice.
"When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.”
- CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk
Living in a mul�genera�onal household certainly carries its perks such as enhanced bonds or rela�onships among family members, making it easier to provide care needs of a family member, and many more. However, with more people living together, issues such as less privacy and family tension become increasingly apparent. As each will have less personal space than if they lived separately and with the clash of different personali�es, family conflicts may arise. Therefore, it's crucial to create a home that fits their different style and needs as there's no one size fits all. Hence, I like to introduce "NEO-UNION" which aims to fuse aesthe�cs from 3 different genera�ons to create a new symphony within this mul�genera�onal family. One that embodies the family members' individuality yet harmonizes with one another.
Throughout the spa�al planning process, numerous changes were made. However, hacking and restructuring the original layout was refrained unless necessary to reduce the use of resources, budget, and manpower during the construc�on process.
The previous dining room had been converted to the grandmother's room for ease of access. As a result, the dry kitchen & dining were combined to create a dining feature for the family. Addi�onally, the helper's room was moved above for convenience in taking care of the daughter.
Inspired by the brief, NEO-UNION gave birth by segrega�ng the 3 associated aesthe�c/descrip�ve words into design elements which will then be reunited to create the actual design.
Carefully curated with the considera�on of human behaviors and the narra�ve of a long exhaus�ng day. Family members could sit and place their belongings on the bench or foyer before taking off their shoes and placing them into the cabinet.
Meanwhile, the wet kitchen centers around a mini island that considers func�ons for heavy cooking, dining space for the maids, or even opportuni�es for bonding between the kids and the mother as its primary ac�vi�es.
Des�gma�zing being physically impaired, the fun twist of a mini golf area combined with the ramp occurs whenever it isn't u�lized. Hence, a mul�-purpose and conver�ble ramp. Greatly taking inspira�on from the father's interest in golfing, considera�ons of elderly tendecies to feel they are a burden to the family were empathized with, and solu�ons were regard accordingly.
Dedicated to the mother's musical background, a music corner in the living area was also created to encourage bonding between the family members. Empty Gaps beside the piano are allocated to squeeze in instrument cases as ease of storage.
Purposely frame to be the center of a�en�on and area of bonding. So� Ligh�ng and a subtle marble finish help create a relaxing atmosphere. Addi�onally, the grandmother in wheelchair could join family bonding by the allocated empty space at the living area shown in the layout plan.
The use of so� furnishing, intriguing layout, and asymmetrical composi�on was crucial in crea�ng balance and serenity within the oddly shaped master bedroom.
The mother is a lawyer, while the father is a businessman. Hence, addi�onal desk space was taken into account, considering their occupa�on. Addi�onally, a bespoke half-height headboard was designed to appropriately segregate the func�on of work and rest within the bedroom.
Not figh�ng between morning rou�nes, a his and her sink vanity was placed in the master bathroom, accompanied by a luxurious gold veined marble serving as the base of it.
Located at Kandahar Street within the charming shophouses, the Gem Museum needed a remodeling. The task was to remodel a retail + gallery + office space to the 2nd storey and a�c for the founder of The Gem Museum. The concept for my proposal was call new beginnings which derived from moonstone, and that’s the space I want to give to my client. New beginnings were connected with spa�al words such as Contrast, Transi�on & Gradient to select the materials. I picked materials such as marble to make the space more luxurious. Apart from that, aluminum joinery with a gold finish balances out the contras�ng colors and textures within the museum.
1.Water-based paint for wall furnishing throughout the museum
2. Laminate for A�c Feature Wall Panel
3. Genuine Leather for Chair at A�c Dealing Zone
4 Medium Weight fabric for Cushion at A�c Dealing Zone
5.Fluted Marble for Custom-made dealing table at A�c Dealing Zone
6. Aluminium with gold finishes for joinery throughout the museum
7. Laminate for recep�on cabinetry at 2nd storey
8. Laminate for display cabinetry & wall panel
9. Laminate for mul�-Func�onal table at 2nd storey
10. Medium weight fabric for Padded Wall panel at 2nd storey
11. Tempered glass for display cabinetry throughout the museum
12. Vinyl flooring throughout the museum
13. Granite stone for table at 2nd storey
14: Concept idea for Gradia�on (decora�ve element)
Proposed Material Board for Gem Museum
To design a logo, s�cker design ,and wrapping paper packaging for a friend’s desk accessories business.
She likes egg and toast, so she requested a logo concept inspired by her 2 most favorite things in the world. These were the results.
Inspired by many other design references, the logo was repeated to create a pa�ern that my client can use the illustrator func�on tool to create an endless design with the ease of a bu�on.
Wrapping paper packaging
Logo & Sticker Design
Sketch
To design a logo and s�cker packaging for a friend star�ng up a condiment business. He wanted the logo to feel like an ar�san, and at the same �me, different.
Inspired by ar�sans products that features much detailing, I recreated a modern version of a grandma that’s yet uniquely different from others and gives a sense of youth to the logo.
Apart from that, the packaging s�cker for the pack must be according to the standard policies and regula�ons requirements.
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Use hatching, cross-hatching, scribbling or s�ppling to create an A3 final project based on a reference that gives a sense of depth and realism.
Wanted to draw something I like, I took the courage on an ambi�ous idea to make something 2D into 3D and these were my final results. As a self-taught ar�st doing what she loves since young this truly made me proud.
Use Charcoal or White Pastel to create an A3 final project based on a reference that puts your rendering skills to the test.
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I thought to myself “A reference image that was in monochrome and has a fair amount of details would be best!” and there it was.
