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Ever since I was a little girl, I was always drawing… everywhere. You could find my scribbles in books, walls, even underneath tables. I always knew I wanted to do something related to design. The spark ignited when I illustrated my first book in 2019. Hello there! I am Xaen, an aspiring children’s book illustrator deeply passionate about children’s illustration and engaging children in art projects. I have always been a fond lover of children’s books, spending more time admiring the illustrations than reading. My love ranges from simple illustrations like The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds to meticulous ones like Disney. My other career aspirations include being a children's art teacher or art therapist. Education:I am expected to graduate from Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) with an Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) Diploma in April 2024. During my time in NP, I undertook a module called Language and Literacy. From the module, I learned about how stories varied for each age group and what captured children’s attention. Coupled with my domain knowledge and passion for illustrations, I am confident in making compelling visuals that are age-appropriate. Internship: During my 6-month internship at PCF Sparkletots, I seamlessly integrated my passion for visuals with my diploma. I fashioned multiple engaging art lessons which also targeted the other domains of children’s development. This internship has honed my understanding of children’s interests, broadened my spectrum of innovative art projects and equipped me with effective classroom management techniques. Personality Traits:Known for my genuine and bubbly personality, I strive to live it out with everything I do; from the art I create, to the way I communicate with others. My "service with a smile" attitude ensures the communities I work with feel welcomed as I actively seek to understand people’s views. This fosters open communication which avoids misunderstandings. Let’s connect: I merge the enchantment of storytelling with the impact of visuals and a touch of humor to impart valuable life lessons through stories. I aim to nurture creative minds and kind hearts through various art projects where possible. Having helped several books come alive, I hope to help yours too!
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Marketing ManagerNy Café ニューユーカフェ Jan 2023 - PresentSingaporeIn January 2023, I and 3 other passionate ladies kickstarted Project New You Cafe. After months of countless meetings and conceptualising ideas, New You Cafe came to fruition in April 2023. The driving force for the cafe is to create a space for people to gather alongside good food and vibes. I am in charge of social media marketing, design, and ensuring customers' and crew's welfare.Roles & Responsibilities:Social Media Marketing:- Come up with a monthly social media calendar for the past 3 months- Plan and design social media content ranging from Instagram reels to interactive stories to post at least 2 times a week- Filmed and edited cafe menu promotional video which reached 330 views in 2 months- Managed to increase follower engagement by 7% after posting more regular and trendy contentDesign Conceptualisation:- Came up with 5 different drafts for the Logo of the cafe. After a few revisions and discussions with the team, we finalised our current logo.- Planned and created 3 large-sized wall displays for different events. Examples include a 2.5 meter pumpkin carriage for Halloween and a life-sized cardboard furnace for Christmas.- Help to design different food packaging ranging from eye-catching illustrations to effective font pairings.Welfare:- Responsible for ensuring crew’s welfare is well taken care of (regular check-ins, meals taken care of, etc.)- Manage customer’s expectations and create a pleasant dining experience by having a ‘service with a smile’ attitude.Takeaway:This experience has broadened my illustrative skills to make aesthetically pleasing and well-balanced content that resonates with my audience. Additionally, I grasped the importance of listening and understanding other’s views, which allowed me to be more open to other perspectives. I have woven effective communication and exceptional customer service into the fabric of my professional ethos.
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Visual ArtistArt Of Awakening Oct 2019 - PresentSingaporeI have been working part-time at Art of Awakening since October 2019. I started as an intern and managed to work my way up to become a core visual artist on the team. My time there has sharpened and advanced my skills in visual communications. As the go-to person for product design ideas, I play a pivotal role in driving creative projects to success. Here are some key achievements:Prototyping for Baracadi: Meticulously prototype designs for a high-profile project with Baracadi. After carefully listening to the different ideas the design groups shared, my teammate and I collaborated together to ideate the 10 drafts. The customers were contented with the visual concepts which aligned seamlessly with the group's vision and objectives.Whitehorse Laboratories Onboarding Video: Successfully led a team of 4 in the creation of the onboarding video for Whitehorse Laboratories. The project required us to create an animated video based on the script. I coordinated the delegation of the roles to the team and was the head of creating the illustrations. The video was completed on time and the illustrations used were clear and concise.Visual Facilitation Lab (VFL): I have assisted in more than 20 VFL sessions and am the main support for the graphic facilitators. I ensure to create a smooth program flow, facilitating group decisions, and creating visuals where needed. I conduct sessions to teach the class of 10-15 students about typography and font pairing. This taught the class to effectively manipulate different fonts to achieve hierarchy in their graphic recording.Working at AOA has been an enriching experience, providing me with valuable insights and skills that have grown me personally and as an aspiring illustrator. I have managed to advance my proficiency in design applications and convert customers’ words into illustrations. -
Preschool TeacherPcf Sparkeltots Feb 2023 - Aug 2023Ang Mo Kio, SingaporeFrom end February 2023 to mid August 2023, I was on my 6 month internship with PCF Sparkletots at Kebun Baru Blk 260B. I was assigned to a class of 16 kids aged 4-5 years old, but also helped out in the early years bay for 3 weeks. Roles and responsibilities:- Planned and implemented 55 lesson plans for 15 Kindergarten 1 (K1) children (4 Music & Movement lessons, 7 Aesthetic & Creative Expression lessons, 14 Motor Skills lessons, 6 Discovery of the World lessons, 13 Language & Literacy lessons & 11 Numeracy lessons)- Brought life and vibrancy to classroom space by designing a colourful yet efficient children’s art wall display area- Assisted in children’s daily routine care for host class (K1) and took initiative to helped out other classes in the same bay (Nursery 2 & Kindergarten 2 )- Confidently led morning assembly for childcare bay (Nursery 2 - Kindergarten 2)- Researching and resourcing age-appropriate books for children to read. Held story time for the children minimally twice a week.- Created 3 different visual aids to help children for language & literacy- Assisted lead teacher in planning and executing activities for events such as Family Day and Racial Harmony DayTakeaway:My internship was an insightful journey which shed light on many things. Firstly, I discovered effective and innovative methods to capture children's attention without being intrusive. Next, I found that the lesson I loved teaching most was art. I adored looking at the children freely express themselves and make art which they were proud of! Not to mention, I got to learn the importance of using visual aids during lessons. It was clear that class engagement and understanding was more when visuals were used. Overall, through my internship, I got to explore ways to tie in my passion for visuals to my diploma.
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Children'S Book IllustratorFreelance Dec 2019 - Mar 2020SingaporeCollaborated with author Oliver Chua to illustrate the children's book "No Effort Too Small," which was published in March 2020. We embarked on a three-month journey of extensive discussions and numerous creative exploration to visually bring the narrative to life. The heart behind the book was to share with children the small ways they could contribute to protect their environment. Challenges:At the start, I struggled with navigating how to use the various drawing apps and felt as though i was unable to fully utilize them. Eager to improve my skills, I sought guidance from my mentor who graciously shared invaluable tips and tricks, especially in drawing human characters. Additionally, through thorough research and physically trying the different poses, I grasped a better understanding of the different human compositions. This experience not only improved my knowledge on using the apps but also my artistic capabilities.Takeaway:This being my inaugural significant project, I eagerly embraced the opportunity headfirst. Through the process, I acquired many skills such as design concepts, creative thinking and time management. I got to learn how stories could be a great way to teach children's lesson. Helping to illustrate this book served as a catalyst that sparkled my passion for entering the world of children's illustration
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What company does Xaen Than work for?
Xaen Than works for Ny Café ニューユーカフェ
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Xaen Than's current role is Aspiring Children's Book Illustrator | Nurturing Creative Minds and Kind Hearts.
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Xaen Than attended School Of Humanities & Social Sciences, Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
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