Although I’ve only been at Whitespace for six months, this has been my longest design position and therefore by far the most rewarding. As a designer, I had the opportunity to work on a breadth of projects, fine-tuning my design abilities while developing new communication and organizational skills. I felt like I was constantly learning [...]

A project I’ve been working on has finally launched, and I’m so excited to share it. I was extremely fortunate to be a part of this project, working closely with Danielle and Louise to complete a piece of information design about our favourite city: Hong Kong. Creative City highlights inspiring spots in Hong Kong based [...]

For four weeks now, I have been working at boutique design studio, Whitespace. There is simply so much to love about this workplace–the small but brightly lit office, the wide range of projects and above all, the friendly faces I see everyday. I’m learning a lot, as every young designer does, about design, about the studio, [...]

Some mornings are more challenging than others. Sometimes it takes me a few snoozes, but after a bit of bargaining I will eventually find a reason to get out of bed. It always intrigues me to find out what motivates others to wake up and start their day each morning. What drives you out of [...]

It seems that looking for a job, is just as nerve-wrecking as the dating game. When I first started looking in September, I compiled lists of companies and contacts, researched profiles and portfolios. Do I call? Do I e-mail? Is both too much? Is simply e-mailing too passive? It felt as though I had an obsessive crush, [...]

As new graduates seeking entry-level jobs (in an economic decline), it really helps that we can learn together and from each other. I am fortunate enough to have optimistic friends that are able to keep their heads up and minds open. This is from an especially admirable friend who is currently juggling four(!) part-time jobs [...]