Name : Juliana S.Y. Chan
Known as : North Swallow / Hoku Tsubameko. Currently renamed to NS Chan Studio
Occupation:
- Current: Architect
- Others: Freelance graphics designer and Illustrator
Societies:
- Alumni of NUS Students' Comics and Animation Society
- Artists Society of Singapore (ASOS)- Secretary
[Profile in ASOS can be view
here.]
Hobbies:
- Painting
- Drawing
[More Introduction can be viewed at my Official Website
here.]
: Achievements :
Year 2015
- Pencil Drawing “Young Memories” featured in American art magazine, “Strokes of Genius 8”. Oil Painting “Simple. Happiness” exhibited at “SG50 National Day Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition 2015”, organized by Ngee Ann Cultural Centre Ngee Ann Kongsi. Oil Painting “Sri Mariamman Temple in Chinatown, Singapore” selected for “Arising Star” FASS Artists Grand Art SG50 Exhibition, organized by the Federation of Art Societies (Singapore). Oil Paintings "Her Family" and "Still Life No.3 - Together with Joy" selected for "Blossom and Flourish" Singapore National Women's Art Exhibition 2015 (in conjunction with the celebration of SG50), organized by the Federation of Art Societies (Singapore).
Year 2014
- Pencil Drawing “Honesty of Time” featured in American art magazine, “Strokes of Genius 7”.
Year 2012
- Assistant Treasurer of Artists Society of Singapore. Works featured in art publication of Artists Society of Singapore.
Year 2010
- 2nd Prize Winner for Open Character Design Digital Category in Extravaganza - Graphite 2010 competition. Exhibition and Prize Ceremony held with Anime Festival Asia 2010 at Suntec Hall, 14 Nov.
Year 2009
- 2nd Prize Winner for Open Character Design Digital Category in Extravaganza - Graphite 2009 competition. Exhibition and Prize Ceremony held with Anime Festival Asia 09 at Suntec Hall, 21 Nov.
- Thesis project selected for City Exhibition (NUS Architecture Graduation Exhibition- "How does your garden grow?") held at Iluma Urban Entertainment Centre, 13 Jun.
Year 2008
- 2nd Prize Winner for Open Character Design Digital Category in Graphite 2008 competition. Exhibition and Prize Ceremony held with Anime Festival Asia 08 at Suntec Hall, 22 Nov.
- Exhibited individual installation for team exhibition “Site, Situation, Spectator” collaborated among Department of Architecture, University Scholar Programme and NUS Museum. Installation is exhibited in NUS Museum.
Year 2006
- Selected for Student’s Exchange Programme (SEP) to Lund, Sweden.
- Design Projects (Year 3 semester 1 and semester 2) selected for Department exhibition.
Year 2003-4
- Head of Manga Sub-Committee in NUS Students’ Comics and Animation Society.
- Pioneer as Head of 2004 “Graphite” Organising Committee to organise first TERTIARY manga drawing competition for 3 universities: NUS, NTU and SMU.
- Design Project (Year 1 semester 2) selected for Department exhibition.
Year 2001-2
- Assistant Secretary and Head of Publicity of Hwa Chong Junior College Chinese Orchestra (HCCO).
- Won gold medal in team competition (HCCO) in Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) 2001.
- Performed duet in HCCO concert at Victoria Concert Hall 2002.
- Awarded First in comic illustration for competition organised by HCJC’s Comics Club 2002.
Year 1997-2000
- Awarded Best in Art Elective Programme (AEP) subject in 1997, 1998 and 2000.
- GCE O’ Levels: 9 distinctions, includes Higher Art Distinction in AEP, 1997-2000.
- Selected by school NYGH and Ministry of Education to represent Singapore in 1999 to Atlanta, Georgia, USA for overseas summer programme in Atlanta College of Fine Arts.
- 3rd prize winner in Singapore Story – Youth Edition Art competition organised by National Youth Council in 1998.
- Merit Prize winner in Care-for-Nature Spot-Art competition at Sungei Buloh Nature Park in 1998.
Year 1996
- Awarded 2nd position for Lions International Peace Poster Contest in Southeast Asia.
: Career History :
Associate at DP Architects, 2014-Current
Architectural Executive at DP Architects, 2012-2014
Architectural Assistant at DP Architects, 2009-2012
Freelance Graphics Designer, 2008-2011
Internship at K2LD Architects, 2007-2008
- Completed interior project for renovation of apartment at Hillington Green, Singapore.
- Completed interior project for creation of wedding banquet showroom at G-Hotel, Penang.
Internship at DP Architects Pte Ltd, 2006
- Participated in A&A works for Saint Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore.
Internship at The Design Studio of Colin K. Okashimo and Associates, 2005
- Model-making
Freelance Graphics Designer, 2004 - Current
- T-shirt design for NUS Students’ Comics and Animation Society.
- 2 Website Interface designs for NUS Students’ Comics and Animation Society, working with programmer.
- Poster Design for Graphite 2005 Competition.
- Costume designs for University Scholar Programme Rag Day 2004.
- Banner and nametag design for 3rd Great Asian Streets Symposium held in NUS, Department of Architecture.
- Logo and T-shirt design for Hall XI, FOC 2004 “Ignixion”, in Nanyang Technological University.
Multimedia Artist (contract-based), and Graphics Designer (freelance) at AsknLearn.com Pte Ltd, 2003-2004
- Participated in website competition.
- Developed illustrations and digital graphics for website layout or interface design, character design, stories illustrations, logos and icons, brochures, product covers, banners, posters, and simple computer-based animations.
- Participated in computer animated e-Learning softwares for educational uses.
: Qualifications/Education :
- Registered Architect - Qualified Person (QP) from 2012 - current.
- University Scholar's Programme, NUS, Singapore, 2009.
- Master Degree in Architecture, NUS, Singapore, 2009.
- Bachelor (Honours) Degree in Architecture, NUS, Singapore, 2003-2007.
Monday, January 24, 2005
Unstable
(Thanks everyone for the comments and concern, very sorry to make u all worry... I broke the promise of not letting ppl worry me again, and I'm really sorry abt it.)
Last night, Jov was counselling me until 4 plus in the morning... really think she's the ultimate patient person at this. Becos I think I was rebelling alot of things... indeed at the final end, I took the advice and decided to talk to my mum and sis the next time. Sorry to adnan, jo and some ppl for dozing off halfway during msn... haha. My energy drains super fast when I'm down.
I woke up at 12 noon and had lunch with them... After some time and procrastinating, I did tok to them. Mum was not stable at the time as she's happened to be extremely sad over her eye problem. Ah~ bad timing but anyway I did my part. I didnt get to know if the thing turn out good or bad cos immediately I took my bag and went out le. I have alot of things to settle. Need to go temple, pray and take photos, and settle my sis's bdae present.
Reached home at 7 plus, the others already watching My Fair Princess....
I realised how high and important my family stand in my heart. Without their understanding and becos of maligning me, I can feel that I have no point to live further. All the while I tot most of the time I lived alot for myself as in my dreams, etc... But now it doesnt. I live becos I have them to see me what I am living through.
Last time I used to wonder why ppl commit suicide. I find them bu4 ke3 si1 yi4 不可思议. As though they are silly.... Now I understand how they can do it and why as in really feel the need to do that. Once u haf the urge or the thought, you are halfway there liao. Once u haf the courage to put into action, u are done. I had the urge but never the courage.
Oh I ate alot of ice-cream i think... I had a sundae, now I had rum and raisin. Think going for Rocky Rd... haha.
Mum asked me to put alarm for myself as she's going out early, and the day ended like that. But I feel better. Just that one sentence. 原来我是多么地希望别人，尤其是家人与亲友的爱与谅解，就好像我多么地想为他们付出。我上了一个宝贵的课，也知道自己是那种 “同与家人灭亡”的人。家亡我亡。
hey I want to eat rocky road too! :oP
Anyway, glad that you have talked to your family about it. I feel that you have been quite brave to have done that. I would have taken a long long time to prepare myself. Since you now know their importance in your life, treasure them. so, now you can concentrate on your studies le? Do find some time communicate with them more often. I believe that you are just as important to them too. Just that a lack of communication led to misunderstandings.
And put your courage into doing correct things lah. Take actions for what you think is right. Occasional sidetrack thoughts just dump them away. :o)
you eat so much ice-cream ar **jealous**... you better eat proper food as well... and don't starve yourself... (hee... must nag at you more often... )
hey dun ever think of suicide in any case hor... pls dun scare me...
and well... knowing how impt ur family is gives u a sense of direction rite?? u did say that u working so hard is for them... and they will see it one day
do try to tok to them more, and stay home when possible, watch tv together, tok abt ur lives blar blar blar... all these will help in wayz~~
dun keep thinking of death k?? think of the ppl who will be sad if it really did happen... that should help deter u from thinking further...