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, November 25, 2007
Love and other stuff
Last Thurs was elita's bdae, so on fri most of the office ppl went to butter factory to celebrate her belated bdae then. The music there is totally different from zouk cos it is more R&B remixed. Unfortunately the VIP lounge area had speakers blasting straight at us from above that I heard rough texture of the music. as though the speakers were tired from playing loud sounds or issit meant to be this way. But the atmosphere was not bad, and we drank champagne, lemon vodka lime, martell (again) and beer. I only had a bit of the first three. I am sober as always. It was ard 2 plus am when most of us started to go home. I shared cab with renying, one of my colleagues but also ex-classmate of my sis, and her bro is ex-classmate of mine!!!! wat a small world. anyway we were chatting in the cab like normal. But after i reach my flat and got into the lift, i started to see yellow and green little stars.... everything went so bright. I began to feel abit floaty or dizzy and knew I need to run to my door... I was frantically finding my keys and hastily put down everything on the floor after that and scrumbled to the sofa to lie down. Omg, I didnt drink alot ..... (I think so la) and what's with the delayed reaction? it's like almost 1/2 hr delayed.... hmm scary. luckily i stepped into the house in time.
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Hmm i kinda understand when one says that when 2 person are in love with each other, the best thing is not to say anything out and there's sense of thrill each time. Some things are best to be kept silent and just let expressions make their statements. Words simply take away the magical feeling.
Well so many things happened this year and I am glad that I had grown up more and see more things now. And also, since i am working, I began to know what I am looking for. what are my needs and what are suitable. I am glad that though some incidents had created hard times for me, they are blessings in disguise, and I think I am glad that things are made this way as they liberated me and I know what are my choices clearer than before. Many of my perceptions have changed, judgement and acceptance of ppl's habits etc. Really, it is about give and take and no one is perfect.
Alot of ppl are saying we are reaching the age that one should be getting bf/gf etc, and stressing everyone up. In my opinions, the problem doesnt lie in the time to get one but the issue of when can one find a true love? That is my opinion la.
But anyway, I am clearer of what I want and what I dont want. So congratulate me!!! hehe!
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Christmas is coming! and how i wish to go back to the snowy places. Almost 1 year since i went overseas for SEP. And seeing the snowy photos from jov's blog just make my heart ache and it yearns to go back to the snowy nature. I think I havent enjoyed myself enuff there at that time cos I was troubled by many many many many things.
I am thinking of going bangkok or hongkong next year... and a southeast asia trip for grad trip ahahha. ok the grad trip can leave aside first. so who is interested to go bangkok or HK with me?? or do u think i should save up money for the grad trip?
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I have been writing and writing my shopping list and found that things just keep popping up... it is endless.... so i have to make priorities.... but watever!! I will create wishlist in my blog for me to keep reference and..... hint* ahahaha ok la~
good luck to those having exams now!!! and also to the archi ppl!!! *hug*
ps: I have no hols lor.....
it depends on where u want to go for grad trip also rite?