The Design Show marked the end of nearly 4 months of work for my peers and I at Temasek Polytechnic School of Design. The annual graduate exhibit had its closing night about three weeks ago and what seems to linger since feels light.
There is this growing sense of relief and pride I have for myself and for my buds. For all we have experienced, endured and accomplished in genuine love and fiery hate over the past three years. It’s been quite a ride. I can’t speak for my friends but I am just itching all over. I am so ready to get going with something else. It feels good to be unbound again. I hope to disclose this much and spare you from the full extent of the turmoil.
But gee wizz oh golly gosh, it’s finally over y’all.
Leanne joined me on the last day of the Show and we lapped once around each diploma showcase, beginning with Digital Film and Television earlier that afternoon. We caught three back-to-back screenings at the TV Studio which effectively put us on a high-speed rollercoaster of emotions.
It was such a pleasure to hear from the crews involved in each production. Listening to bits of how each film came to be, how the crew navigated technical challenges and how they worked with spontaneity just gave each film much more charm and character.
Most of what we had documented from that day were of our encounters with various tactile components of Communication Design and Apparel Merchandising projects. Ranging from hand-bound catalogs to branded teabags to 3D-printed figurines, these components served as tangible, sensory experiences that enhanced our understanding of each unique narrative.
(left) and Till Death Do Us Forever by Alanda Lui (right)
Left: Cheap Thrill$ by Nichelle Chiang
Right Top: Run For You! by Cada Alena Joi Siervo
Right Bottom: Matatari by Mohamed Riz Ilhan Bin Mohamed Aidil
NFC-activated website prototype for Neat by Ashley Tang
I’m inspired by thoughtful user experience design. It’s admirable when the design is also able to leave an impression without needing to hinge on graphics. That simplicity and impact is just lovely.
Left Top: $OwnMyBeauty by Trixie Chia
Left Bottom: Adulthood by Fiona Chang
Right: nothingburger by Yvette Chai
Left: studio DAO by Hong Jun Kiat
Right Top: aphotic by Lina Irdina Binte Ner Rahim
Right Bottom: The Other Side of Living by Thae Nu San
Left: form by Nur Alifah Binte Rahim
Right: Save My Butt! by Ashly Goh
Besides going home with a colourful photo gallery, our pockets also filled with stickers and name cards we snagged along the way. Leanne was visibly overwhelmed by the end of it all, though she did find it quite captivating. My nose would probably start growing if I denied feeling even a little dizzy too.
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The Wakeup Call by Variel Ng
BLINDSPOT by Raygen Tan
FREEPLAY by Trisha Chia
Rebirth: The Future of Cinema by Amber Buy
Perfectly Imperfect by Annabelle Lim
The Root Problem by Sophia Delia Wong
ITCHY SHIFT! by Lyndi Ng
The A*Gender System by Melegrito Alethea Mae Villapando
Healing In Transit by Alexis Lee
Home Grub by Lee En Qi
Adulthood by Fiona Chang
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