Update:

Hello mr lau ! I sent the company the form on the 15th of Dec 09 but they've still yet to forward it back to me ): So I've just sent the person-in-charge a email to rush him a little. I've also Cc you in the email. So if can, HELP ME RUSH HIM !!!!! 

Thank you ! :D

Happy new year mr lau ! :D

Nothing much actually.

Hello Mr Lau, I've already went for the interview with QioCre8tives & they've verbally accepted me as a design intern in their small firm. So, I've taken another step forward & sent them the form. However, they are yet to forward it back to me. Prolly a week or two more. It should be fine (: Should I chase them for it ? Haha, but like not very nice & polite to do so |: I shall just be patient then (: Will inform you when I recieve their reply (: 

Happy Holidays !

Bye !

UPDATE !

Hello Mr Lau,

I'm sorry for not updating on my progress.

Err, so far, I just recieve an invitation for an interview with Qio Cre8tives.

http://www.qio.com.sg

Yup, that's all. 

Oh, & I'm working on my portfolio as well (:

ITP Interview

To be truthful, I wasn't entirely prepared for the interview. However, I still gave it a shot. The interview gave me a rough gauge on how a real internship interview would be like. There were many questions posed that I have not thought about hence, the interview was a good learning experience as it got me thinking deeper & more positive ways on how to "sell" myself to the clients. I thought more about my strengths and how to present my weaknesses in a more positive way where by it would not affect how they feel about me & instead, might help me clinch the job. I still have much to do & prepare for my real interview. I'll most probably get a re-interview after I'm more better prepared (:

 

Part 1

Reflection on Marketing Assignment 

My team consists of Vencia & I. I feel that our team is a good team because we are not only able to work well with each other but also, we can communicate effectively & get work done. We are able to share the same vision & hence, this helps us to work much better. Also, I feel that we are both very willing to listen to the other party's different opinions and ideas which helps us to progress and further improve on our assignment. For the bad points, I feel that both of us have other responsibilities and commitments that gives us lesser time and decrease our level of commitment in our marketing assignment as these exterior commitments and responsibilities takes up some of our time. Such as with Vencia, she has her The Student Agency stuff and I have my squash. For me, most of the times when I feel that it is really needed, I would skip training for school work as I know that studies are still more priority as compared to squash however, so coincidentally, squash trails are held this week and it is hard to miss trails as it would inconvenient other players. Hence, much as I would like to skip, I still went. 

For my motivation during this period, I feel that my motivation came largely based on my team mate, Vencia. As I know that we are in this together & if I do not do my part properly, she would get affected too. Therefore, in a way, I do not wish to let her grades suffer hence, it pushed me more to complete the work. Also, because it is a pair work, it is much more interesting to do as you have someone you can talk, discuss & work with rather than doing individual work where you work alone. 

There were times during the assignment where I felt really tired & I did not feel like carrying on or just felt like taking a day break. However, with the tight schedule given to us, taking a day break is like being a suicide bomber. Thanks to my partner, she helped to keep me on track and on task. 

Lastly, I was motivated to do this assignment because I liked the product that my team came up with. I felt that it was interesting and that it might really work if it was introduced into the market. This kept me motivated to improve the product and hence, completing the assignment. However, I must say that the marketing part of the project is really energy consuming and brain-melting. Haha :D

DT2 Brand Journal Report

Hello Mr Lau !
I'm sorry this post came late D: Cuz I did not checked my email until now : |

Okay, here goes :D

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Firstly, when we were first given the assignment brief and all, I felt pretty excited to do this assignment as I thought it was fun, collecting brands and making your own journal. Also, I wanted to take this chance to re-brand my own personal brand as I was not satisfied with the first one I did.

However, I guess procrastination got in the way. I started a little later then the rest of my peers but it was not very late to the extent where I had to rush like there was no tomorrow. So I started out with the Brand Journal first. Collecting the different brands were pretty fun. I started stealing all the different packaging I could get my hands on, like the peanut butter spread's seal and now it just looks naked. Haha :D

Soon, when I got to the tougher parts of the assignment like the brand analysis, I started to dread it a little and I was not as excited to do it as it required more in-depth thinking and research which I'm not very good at. However, I still knew I had to complete it in the end so I did it anyway. As I'm not one who would look into every single detail or think very deeply into every aspects, I was afraid I might not do the analysis and case studies well. So I put in more effort in doing the research and I hoped I did it well. (:

I learn that through the brand tracking and case studies that a lot of effort, time and thinking is put into a brand and how it communicated with the general public or it's target audience. Brands makes use of many different marketing channels and strategies to communicate with their target audience. Many brands with similar brand DNAs tend to use similar marketing strategies.

I learnt more about myself as a brand by doing the personal brand journal as it got me thinking more about myself, my personality and what I wanted to portray to others through my brand. I re-designed my entire brand image, with a new brand logo, name and namecard. During my first attempt, I did not know the truth motive of a logo, and the use of different brand elements like colors to portray a specific mood or meaning.

Throughout this entire assignment, I felt that my consistency was pretty good as though I do not do alot everyday because I get tired and lose interest easily. However, I make sure that I spread out my workload evenly and though I might progress slowly but at least I'm progressing. When the deadline draws nearer, I started picking up the pace in completing as I did not want to end up having to rush for time. My motivation throughout this assignment is simply knowing that to finish this assignment is my responsibility. The fact that design thinking assignments are not bounded by any specific format nor requirements make it a whole lot more fun to do as we are able to express our own creativity in our own ways rather than having to follow instructions and all.

I think for this assignment, I did not really do a great job as I could. This is because though I know I put in effort in the process of the assignment, I procrastinated along the way and therefore, I did not put in as much effort as I know I could have. Hence, I do not think I did an awesomely great job for this assignment.

For my brand promises, I feel that I am 70% trustable. I know the percentage is pretty low but my set of promises are also crafted as a reminder and target goals that I would like to achieve in the future and work towards them now. I know that punctuality is not my best asset but I am trying my best to work towards achieving 100% punctuality.

Procrastination and un-motivated are my main problems. Procrastination is the usual as I always meet this problem when it comes to assignments and I guess un-motivated is just part of the package.

In order to overcome these issues, I think I have to adjust my working attitude and mindset. Also, I have to search for a motivation. Something that interests and inspires me so that I would have the drive to get things done.

My real values are to be a professional and creative designer. Being professional includes punctuality and responsibility. Creative includes being able to come up with interest new, fresh concepts and ideas. I'm working hard towards these values, step by step until I get there, I will constantly find motivations to drive me forward.

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Totally Random:

I know this is totally unrelated with dt2 or bds however, I can't stand looking at this blog being so plain & white w/0 any visuals :-D & Also becuz I just love this Heinz Ad :-D