I’m a designer based in Singapore, committed to exploring diverse approaches to design, especially those that prioritise context, clarity, and empathy. My work is guided by research and the stories it can reveal, across any discipline or medium.
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A Mobile Exhibition Space
Year
2022
Completed at
Design Incubation Centre
In Praise of Flowers is a tribute to the fleeting lives of flowers, whether in bloom or cut after death—an exploration of the many shapes, stories, and symbols they offer us. At times seen as simple decorative objects, flowers can appear insignificant and superficial. However, their true beauty extends well past their appearance, much less their utility as household ornaments, taking root in multiple dimensions. They are icons embedded in cultural mythology, allegories told in traditional tales, and, sometimes, memorials to the lived human experience.
Singapore’s tropical climate helps maintain the city’s reputation for rich biodiversity, with hundreds of flower species strewn throughout its parks, commercial buildings, and residential developments. They accompany every moment of our lives, swaying in silent attendance—imparting memories and instilling joy, whether we know it or not.
As a commemorative act of research, In Praise of Flowers surveys nine flowers commonly found in Singapore: the Peony, an impressionist muse; the fragrant Lavender; the majestic Hydrangea, the charismatic Asian Orchid; the showstopper Lily; the delicate Tulip; the Daffodil, a symbol of vain Narcissus; the frail Baby’s-Breath; and the solemn Rose.
Nine chapters are dedicated to each flower, taking the shape of a different object. These creations are inspired by the flowers’ form and function, as well as their history, at once paying homage to their presence in Singapore and communicating their universal meaning to people the world over.
Undergraduate thesis project supervised by A/P Christophe Gaubert, later incubated at DIC.