Ha ha ha..I am so jakun, just discover about instagram this week...ohhh it is so easy to capture image with beautiful effect and straight away auto load to facebook.

this is an intro and end page..YESSS do all things with love:)

I have been helping a friend to produce souvenir item for many years,
this is work in progress for souvenir gift for a local place of interest.

I am making 4 book, using off paper this time around; this is one of the cover.

Vintage look

recipe book anyone? 

this is the selection fabric by friend of mine Hui Ling..
I am customise the book for her.

So please bear with me. I am going to play with this toy until I had enough:)

Oh&Ah Store Opening

I've been invited to Oh&Ah store opening launch, to be part of good friend setting up a booth to sale my products. I had a wonderful time surrounding with nice people in a very nice and warm space. It was always great to support our own local scene of designer & crafter. Oh&Ah been a good friends of mine and we involved in many design and craft event together.

To witness them opening this great space, it was admiring the huge step and proud in every courage they had. Check them and their whimsical products available online too.

Corporate Job

Went through old portfolio, looking back it was such an amazing experience that I've survived corporate world. I am glad I had opportunity to try out various jobs from advertising agency, theme park, corporate & government.

I missed friends I left and the breath taking view looking down KLCC Park from 70th floor, PETRONAS Twins Tower... but that's about it. I left without any regret, corporate world just a stop in my life journey. I am glad I've been there but I am belongs to where I am now:)

This brochure was designed conjunction with the  MLNG 25th Anniversary of 1st Cargo in  Japan.
Working with Beatrice Lye, the copywriter was such a wonderful experience, She writes beautiful things.
The Title says: What Does It Take...
What does it take to soar to greater height together?
What does it take to comprehend what people want and need?
What does it take to laugh and cry with each other?
What does it take to foster lasting friendships?
What does it take to stay loyal to each other?
What does it take to move ahead?

Full with big picture by Jeffrey Lim, the photographer

Design Job for E&O

Received the end product...menu & christmas catalogue I've designed for client, E&O...yeaaayyyy. 

Gonna start working on new exciting design project for them soon. 

That will keep me busy by then..

I am happy the fact that they allow me to push creativity to the limit :)

Lorry Design

Job from 2011...2 completed and another 2 to go.... yeaaayyyy talking about clean slate for 2012.....phewww

Delicious Christmas Catalogue

Delicious Christmas Catalogue I've designed recently:)

Celebrate Every Single Beads of Life

I would like to introduce to all of you to my extremely talented jewelry designer friend; Gigi Gee. Knowing her personally for her expertise in polymer clay beads and following the style that she has developed during these 7 years what make me admire her even more. 

She had achieved a higher level and knowing her for constantly develop further and for never being satisfied at certain level and stick to the same feel & look.

 I am trill the fact that she produces unexpected beautiful outcome with full of surprises in every latest collection.

Enjoy an aesthetic on every beads, colours, texture, pattern..such an inspirational piece. What you see just small bit of her collection. Contact her directly at gilin68@gmail.com if you interested to purchase her collection. Like her here:)

Cheers//syam

My design cover for CUTOUT magazine Vol 02 issue 02 featured in CHOI's Gallery Issue #12!

What an honour:) yeaaaayyy
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About CHOI's Gallery:

Based in CA and Shanghai, Choi’s Gallery started its journey with Gallery-the world’s best graphics magazines. Over the past years, Choi’s Gallery has fully committed itself to publishing design books and magazines, focusing on architecture, fashion, graphic design, interior design, product design, etc… In the years to come, Choi’s Gallery will evolve itself into establishing a platform for global designers to share their wisdom and innovations, such ‘SHARING PLAN’ provides perfect atmosphere for collision of cultures and inspirations.

The books of Choi’s Gallery emphasize on quality of design and production more than quality.

Within innovative design and stylish presentation, it aims to create the best professional and authorities books to exploring the design ideas and execution in an accessible and striking way.

copy and picture courtesy of CUTOUT magazine 

Design Proposal - Lecture Series

The Sime Darby Lecture Series brings forward prominent experts in the field of economics, society and environment. Sime Darby aims to create a learning avenue with the Lecture Series to enforce our commitment towards sustainability for the future.
source from: http://www.simedarby.com/


A very interesting deco proposal for big event  - Lecture Series organised by Sime Darby at Sime Darby Convention Centre. I felt proud to be part of it. Job managed by Safinaz from Maya Puri was successfully executed and the energy that have been channel for this project was worth doing when client was happy with the outcome. The visual was an overnight job with not much changes.

The topic for this year Lecture Series was about terrorism and these topic need to be translated into a deco. Using recycled, reclaimed wood as a concept, the decor are represented to complement an overall discussion topic in humble symbolic way.

It was turn out close to visual I've proposed with changes here and there with also combination of heads everyone involved; Mayapuri, Lina, AsiaPromote & Sime Darby.


I am excited with this job because of the thinking involved and it was not the typical normal esthetic decor. Here some photos to share. ENJOY:)

hep hep hooooray:)

My illustration for CUT OUT magazine cover design was selected as a cover for CHOI Gallery (Taiwan). For designer I sure feel proud for this. The hand clap should be given to both Vivian & Jay too, for the their effort and hard work:) What a great news to end up this weekends:)

cheers//syam

Aryan Majlis Kesyukuran & Aqiqah

I did mentioned in my previous post that I helping out friend, Safinaz to do some graphic work for Aryan Majlis Kesyukuran & Aqiqah. Here I would like to share some photos on the actual event. Safinaz from MayaPuri Creations has executed everything nicely as an event planner. 

door gift

She is women with magic touch.. just discuss with her your budget and she make sure your event went smoothly. Her attention to detail in decorating your event,  either wedding or birthday party etc was just so amazing.

candy land

buaian 

Visit & contact her at mayapuricreations@gmail.com should you interested to use her service.
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What is Aqiqah?

Aqiqah, in Islamic terminology, is defined as sacrifice of an animal on the occasion of a child's birth. The performance of Aqiqah is highly encouraged. It is to be performed by the parents or the guardians of the child. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions used to perform Aqiqah when they were bestowed with a newborn.   When Should Aqiqah be Performed? The best time to perform Aqiqah is on the seventh day after the birth of the baby. What is the Purpose of Aqiqah? There are many benefits in the performance of Aqiqah. One is the announcing the birth of the baby.  Being bestowed a child is a great blessing from the Creator. Another purpose is inviting family members, neighbors, and friends to celebrate the blessed occasion. The poor should be included in the celebration by offering them food and meat served on this occasion.

Wedding Card - TICK DONE

I used to design a wedding card for Nita long time ago, now she asking me again if I could design a simple wedding card for her brother in law. Olive green was a theme colour for the wedding. 

This is how the card looks like after offset printing. I am happy with how the colour turns out
and the finish of textured beige colour paper used. Job delivered- TICK DONE:)

invitation card, tq tag etc

Helping out friend to design small little thing like this..make me happy:) Different feeling altogether compares to design a big stuff for a big client.

green, blue and brown...nice combination as per brief for baby boy Aryan.

food indicator

I am busy finish up a customise order; bag for friend..Gonna capture some photos to share soon..I am kind of happy with the out come..not good in sewing as I always mentioned..no patience to handle sewing machine.. I am going to call it "Grandma Bag"...I feel kind of cute...so stay tune for photo to be uploaded. Have a good day everyone..

xoxo//syam

Yeeeayyy...happy-happy happy

My illustration was featured on the front of CUTOUT magazine amongst other designer SYAM, Malaysia // Chris Lee, Singapore // Larry Peh, Singapore // Hoony, Korea // Julie Watai, Japan // Linda Le, USA // etc. I am not sure what coverage for inside content all about, but I know they are being generous and promoting me and my LittleSyam bookbinding workshop. I am so honoured and this really make my day. 

Get your issue soon available on may 2011 or you could subscribe this CUTOUT magazine every quarterly. I definitely going to get my copies..3 copies perhaps:) happy happy happy. Thanks V&J for your support.

My life is full of whimsical elements...small little thing, a story that I picked up along my journey..

they are my inspiration, my motivation that keeps me going.
 I am enjoying my new perspective...open up myself for whatever possibilities life brings me to.. 

I am hoping my day will continuously filled with many colours..blend harmonious the way I like it to be:)

SimplySiti...the journey part 1

The creation of the logo was such a long journey, looked easy but the expectation is extremely high. With the name itself, SimplySiti products was created to simplify women needs in order to look beautiful. Behind love shape is 2 S that has been tuned in such a way to represent Siti Nurhaliza, what she can offers and the target market....It meant to appear simple and sleek...The 2 S was like a mirror image that compliment each other, intimate I must say, and the curvy to reflect women nature -the lenggok ~ the contour. The colour - rose gold was chosen to shows exclusivity.

The product itself took about 2 years to develop. It is not another celebrity product and it involved a lot of effort in creating a formula, test and so on.

For my side I involved almost on every aspect of design, from brand, packaging, advertisement, art direction, gondola, concept store. It was like giving birth to a newborn. I always believe that final design is not as important as the journey, what I have learn, the knowledge that I gained before the final one is the most vital... it was trill and excited at the same time to discover many possibilities from different angle.I am lucky in a way, DDEC won the pitch. Client, have gave 110% commitment. Datuk K, he personally have worked very closely with us in order to achieve the final result.

Such a very interesting journey..and I have learnt so much..Sometimes I just can't believe that I managed to complete this project...


cheers//syam