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.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Tagged
Ahaha, first time being specifically tagged by a fren to do some fun question-answering (?), but before i go into that, wanna talk abt some other things first. Yea nan de I got some rest in the weekend. I supposed to go shopping with sis today but due to the rainy weather, none of us wanted.
Recently watching "Devil beside you" from youtube. I juz finished watching it. It's a Taiwan drama series in which Yang Cheng Ling acted inside and Mike as the cool, lead actor. haha, the story abit like F4.... First as enemy then later as lovers. blah blah... Yk said the show is like telling peopl love is complicated (i cant remember is it Yk who said this or someone else). To me, I think this love story is too fantasy la, though they went through hardships. Anyway, now I finally get to understand why some people say I look like or speak like a Taiwanese.... And I also get to know how Taiwanese gal speaks.... erm.... I wasnt used to it as first but later I can la.... So i wonder is this the way others feel about the way I speak and behave? ops.... so sorry... I hardly watch Taiwan shows, so I dunno how is it like.
Yesterday one of my colleagues, one archi fren who is also an intern as me, and I went to SAC to take some photos of the cathedral. While we were in front of the mrt setting up the camera and stands, one gay-looking guy came to approach us. I was the only gal among the three of us. We tot he was interested in the guys cos they are the pro photographers and tot he wanna approach them for some jobs in future. Later I was dragged into it becos i told him i was a freelance graphics designer. We ended up giving our numbers to him. And the most AUTROCIOUS thing happened is he actually took my hand and KISSED IT! wtf..... sorry abt the vulgarity but do you know how i feel... wth....idiot... I felt being.... molested? or harrassed? i dunno... Yea, his glib tongue and sweet words are not going to give him credits from me. I hate those sweet-talkers especially from strangers. damn it, first time ppl go and kiss my hand! bloody hell. I am fuming mad.
ok enough, back to the tag thing:
Instructions: Name 20 people you can think of at the top of your head. Don't read the questions before you write, and tag 5 people to do the survey.
1. Mrs. Smith
2. Mrs. Chung
3. Mum
4. Ailing
5. Brenda
6. Shun Juan
7. Junlin
8. Yock
9. Mich T
10. Joven
11. Mei
12. Sel
13. Ed
14. Yk
15. Xinghao
16. Weimin
17. Lionel
18. William
19. Ahmon aka Mike("Devil Beside you")
20. Qi Yue aka Yang Cheng Ling("Devil Beside you")
1. How did you meet number 14?
In JC
2.What would you do if you had never met Number 1?
I may not be a diligent artist as what I am today
3.What would you do if 20 and 9 dated?
omg, ALL the guys in the whole world will cry. Cos both are chio bus, wat a waste if they are les.
4. Would 6 and 17 make a good couple?
Wow, another juicy news for Archi but too bad they each have their own lovers. Both of them are fun loving but I dun think they match.
5.describe no.3
A hardworking, workaholic mom who wanna be perfectionist yet tries too hard to carry all troubles and burden on her own shoulders. And ended up so exhausted and sad.
6.Do you think No.8 is attractive?
Oh yes, of course.
7.Tell me something about No.7.
Hmm... She is humourous person and keep teasing me and calling me "Xiao qian". I wish i can get to know more abt her. Think she's a nice person.
8.Do you know anything about no.12's family?
haha, biologically he has a mom, dad, lotsa bros.
9.What is no.8's favorite?
erm... alot of things depending on wat issue.... Maybe her favourite issue is abt getting as thin as possible.
10.What would you do if 11 confesses that he/she likes you?
oh wow, i'm straight. But if i'm a guy, why not? She can cook, joke, independent for most stuff, fun-loving and blah blah~
11. What language does 15 speak?
English and Mandarin
12.Who is 9 going out with?
With her beloved Ming
13.How old is 16 now?
Should be same age as me but still younger than me by a few months.
14.When was the last time u talked to 13?
Cant remember.... Loooonng time ago, maybe in the march?
15 .Who's 2's favorite singer?
haha I dunno about my Pri sch art teacher personal stuff...
16.Would you date number 4?
If i am a guy or a les, maybe~ cos she's a responsible, kind, caring and fun-loving gal~
17.Would you date 7?
same answer as previous :)
18.is 15 single?
I think so~ at least from the last i know of him... but now dunno if he's got an ang moh mama for me.
19.What's 10's last name?
Lai~
20.Would you ever consider being in a relationship with 19?
OMG OMG OMG!! well, though he isnt the type that I set criteria for my future bf, but after seeing the show, I think I dun mind at all!! If he is the same caring guy who is always ard to protect me and needing me to protect him. He's a lovely devil haha~
21.What school does 3 go to?
Mom went to some private school that time cos during that era, only guys were welcomed to study...
22.Where does 6 live?
Hmm, her real home is in China, now in our sch's hostel.
23.What's your favorite thing about number 5?
She's caring and fun-loving!!! And someone who doesnt give up easily and listens to those who need help or a listening ear. :)
I tag: (aiyo i think most people are tagged by other ppl le and some I dunno if they have blog ornot....) Brenda, Sel, Ed and Yk
that must hav been v weird...i wonder wat was he thinking?
Oh my gosh.. how come you've included qi yue. -_-"
Anyway, I've read this tag thing multiple times so my answers will become biased le la... so I won't be doing this anytime soon. Maybe after I shift back to my own "nest"