Quek Hong Shin
Singapore, SingaporeWith more than 8 years experience in graphic design. Deep interest in the visual arts, film and theatre.
Work Experience
Squibble
Illustrator, Author, Storyteller
- Picture book illustrator and author
- Illustrator for various publications
- Conducts storytelling sessions
- Workshops, talks and school visits
- Illustrator for various publications
- Conducts storytelling sessions
- Workshops, talks and school visits
January 2015
- Present
Singapore
Singapore Press Holdings
Executive Artist, The Straits Times
- Basic reporting, conceptualise and create standalone infographics
- Create charts, tables and maps for news stories
- Design covers and layout for lifestyle magazines
- Revamp of weekly magazine, Digital Life
- Overall design in-charge for Digital Life Awards 2012 and 2013
- Create charts, tables and maps for news stories
- Design covers and layout for lifestyle magazines
- Revamp of weekly magazine, Digital Life
- Overall design in-charge for Digital Life Awards 2012 and 2013
October 2007
- July 2013
Singapore
Epigram Pte Ltd
Graphic Designer
October 2004
- September 2007
Singapore
Education
LASALLE College Of The Arts
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Degree conferred by Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, University of Central England)
July 2003
- July 2004
Singapore
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma in Digital Media Design
July 1997
- July 2000
Singapore
Languages
Chinese (Native),
English (Fluent),
Awards
Singapore Book Publishers Association
Singapore Book Awards - Best Children's Picture Book for The Incredible Basket
2019
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,