My journey in becoming the Designer that I am today. This is the 'About' section of my Design Portfolio.

1. ziqqsayshello.

2. “I am an anthropologist and an interaction designer focusing
on creating meaningful experiences through design.
I carry out field studies, where I not only observe and
document people in an environment but live with them, so that
I can understand, empathize and design to improve lives.
Film to me is a powerful tool for storytelling and a way for
me to let people see my observations and connect with them in
a more intimate way.
My work involves careful, critical thinking rather than
visual masterpieces. I have huge interests in Anthropology,
Human Behavior, Philosophy, Psychology, Interaction Design,
Human-Centered Design, Emotion Design, Product/Industrial
Design & Smart Architecture.
I aspire to become a teacher one day. I live to get inspired,
share, educate and hopefully inspire others as well.
I believe that designers are more than just people who make
things looks pretty. We are thinkers, creators, inventors and
we can change and influence people’s behavior and mindset
through design.”

3. MY JOURNEY
I took this picture back IN MUI NE, VIETNAM, JULY 2012.

4. Thisisthejourneythat
made me the Designer
that I am today.
PICTURE TAKEN BY JUFFRIE FRIDAY.

5. I first started out with Art. I
was very expressive through my
doodles.Iwas,however,asocial
introvert while growing up.
A PICTURE OF MY 10 YEAR OLD SELF.

6. I didn’t talk much, but observed
a lot, which in turn gave birth
to my social consciousness. Soon,
it was no longer about translating
observations, but also feelings,
which were connected to my
thoughts. I found myself rambling
about a lot of things. I wanted to
change things to make them better
but didn’t know how to do it.
I WAS UP IN THE SAND DUNES, VIETNAM, JULY 2012.

7. And as fate would have it, I
found myself studying Design. In
school, I was introduced to the
Design methodology. This was when
I realized that my observations
could actually influence and
change things because I had the
people I was designing for, at the
very heart of my Design solutions.
TOOK THIS PICTURE BACK IN VIETNAM, JULY 2012.

8. I had this growing curiosity about
Design. I borrowed my friend’s camera and
headed out to meet practicing designers
from different design backgrounds
across the country. Though they were
all from different disciplines, they
all however speak a common language -
Design is about creating an experience.
I was on my way to THE FLOATING VILLAGE, BRUNEI, JULY 2012.

9. I did not only learn about Design
as a subject, but I saw Design as a
way of life. I saw meaning and value
in Design. And I wanted to share
my love and passion not only with
Designers but also with Non-Designers.
TOOK THIS PICTURE WHEN I WAS BACK IN QATAR, DOHA, DECEMBER 2006.

10. I now run a non-profit organization where
I collaborate with other creatives to not
only practice Design, but also educate,
inspire and cultivate Design Methodology
as a tool to solve real-life problems.
JUST ME.

11. Academic/Non-Academic Achievements throughout the years, for your professional reference.
Academic Achievements
Republic Polytechnic, School Technology for The Arts – Diploma in Design for Interactivity (2007-2010)
2007-2008 (AY) : Academic Roll of Honors for AY07/08 Semester II
2008-2009 (AY) : Best of Show Performance (Advertising Concepts T307 Module) (13 AUG 08’)
2008-2009 (AY) : Awarded Diploma Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement (31 OCT 09’)
2009-2010 (AY) : Awarded Diploma Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement (12 MAY 10’)
2009-2010 (AY) : Awarded Module Prize for Excellent Academic Performace in FYP (12 May 10’)
2010 : Graduated Top of the Class for Diploma in Design For Interactivity
2010 : Presented Anugerah Khas Mendaki for Excellent Academic Achievement at Polytechnic Diploma Level (25 SEPT 10’)
Non-Academic Achievements
Republic Polytechnic, School Technology for The Arts – Diploma in Design for Interactivity (2007-2010)
2009 : Presented Outstanding Contribution & Dedication Award for Project Service Learning Trip 1 to Cambodia
2010 : Designed Therese WH Shak’s Lifelong Learning Education Book cover (Released worldwide)
Features:
2009 : Featured in HYPE Magazine Issue 29 Arts Section
2010 : Featured in Graduation Year Book School Technology for the Arts – Outstanding Graduate
2010 : Featured in the Portfolio Show for Young Designer 2010 organised by the Design Singapore Council
2010 : ‘Design Says Hello’ featured in Design Sojourn (http://www.designsojourn.com/design-says-hello/)
2010 : ‘Design Says Hello’ featured in RCGNTN (http://www.rcgntn.sg/2010/10/design-says-hello/)
2011 : ‘Design Says Hello’ was aired on OKTO Channel
2012 : Design Says Hello’s ‘ART//DESIGN’ Official Trailer featured in Culturepush
2013 : ScreenED Design Says Hello’s ‘ART//DESIGN’ Official Trailer in Republic Polytechnic
2013 : Gave a Design talk ‘Pecha Kucha’ style back in Republic Polytechnic to inspire fellow juniors
2013 : Gave a Design talk back in alma mater, Montfort Secondary School
National Service (2010-2012)
2012 : Awarded Best Soldier of the Month (JAN 12’)