my background

As someone who's explored various mediums of visual arts, I've grown to be a fast learner, creative explorer, and open-minded to techniques unfamiliar to me. I love to imbue storytelling and a deeper meaning into my works via textile manipulation, as well as other techniques that blend art and fashion. Other than sewing skills, my strong sense of art direction, and digital skills allow me to utilise multiple applications fast and efficiently to help envision creations and stories to life.

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education

2023 - Current

Temasek Polytechnic

Diploma in Apparel Design & Merchandising

Completed modules:

Fashion Presentation Techniques
Studio Project 1 & 2
Production Drawing
Drafting 1 & 2
Draping 1 & 2

skills

Techinical Skills

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate
Proficient in hand sketching and technical drawing
Proficient in sewing and garment construction
Knows fine arts in graphic design and its elements
Knows technical and conceptual design

2019 - 2022

East Spring Secondary School

GCE 'O' Level Certificate

Obtained 7 credits

Generic Skills

Observational and detail-oriented
Creative thinker and adaptable
Multi-tasker with a high work-ethic
Reliable and responsible
Flexible but can be structured and organised

co-curricular activities

Design Studies Club

Sub-committee Member

AY 23/24

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Open House Fashion Show Planning Committee

Head of Marketing

January 2025

ADM Interest Group

Sub-committee Member

AY 23/24

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DES x AI Interest Group

Sub-committee Member

AY 24/25

Design Orientation Camp

Sub-committee Member

AY 24/25 & AY 25/26

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Design Student Ambassador

Sub-committee Member

AY 24/25

ADM Interest Group

Head of Media & Publicity

AY 24/25

student-lead events

DFS x DES Artist

Selected ADM students took on the role of mentors for the DFS x DES Artist program, guiding talented secondary school students to bring their designed garments to life at a fashion show by the end of the program. These looks were focused on using tools like 2D laser cutting and 3D printing to transform artistic visions into tangible realities.

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Contribution

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

Taught students how to pin and cut fabric

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

Helped to ideate on ways to go about their designs

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

Assisted in techniques not suitable for beginners

(e.g overlocking knit fabric)

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Last entry at 5:30 PM 

Closed on Saturdays

Unlimited tickets available for purchase at the door.

VIRIDIS

In collaboration with the TP Library, ADMIG organised VIRIDIS, a vibrant event showcasing the latest in eco-friendly and sustainable products. It aimed to explore the possibilities of design and innovation through sustainability and entrepreneurship by inviting small businesses/vendors to have the opportunity to provide/sell their eco-friendly products/services.

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Contribution

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

Took charge of the aesthetic and ideation for event promotion and online content.

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

In-charge of overseeing the promotional material for the event.

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

Helped with decorations and prop-making.

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

In-charge of the event's photobooth.

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Last entry at 5:30 PM 

Closed on Saturdays

Unlimited tickets available for purchase at the door.

CCN Day

To help the students of TP, students would come together on this day to raise funds for the Campus Care Network (CCN) in TP by selling products and/or services provided by students from different courses. Our interest group contributed by selling sub-committee-designed shirts and keychains.

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Contribution

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

Took charge of the aesthetic and ideation for event promotion and online content.

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

In-charge of overseeing the promotional material for the event.

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

Assisted in designing and making the products to be sold.

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

Assisted in mending the booth on the day itself.

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Last entry at 5:30 PM 

Closed on Saturdays

Unlimited tickets available for purchase at the door.

Open House Fashion Show

TP Design's Open House showcases selected collections/looks from the previous year's graduating cohort in their annual fashion show. I was selected to be a part of the Planning Committee as the Head of Marketing for 2025.

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Contribution

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

Took charge of the marketing aesthetics and promotional material for TP ADM's social media.

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

Assisted in selecting the collections and rehersals for show day.

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

Assisted and designed the stage design for the Fashion Show's runway.

1. Taught students how to use domestic sewing machines

In-charge of controlling the sound system on show day.

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Last entry at 5:30 PM 

Closed on Saturdays

Unlimited tickets available for purchase at the door.

other school events

Temasek Polytechnic Open House Fashion Show

5th January 2024

Temasek Polytechnic Design Show Fashion Show

20th March 2025

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work experience

28th October 2023

Little Luxury Stars Dresser

Marina Bay Sands x Tatler

Prepped garments and dressed models for runway.

5th - 6th September 2024

KAO Corporation Hair Show Intern

Upfront Models Modelling Agency

Prepped garments and dressed models for runway.

30th June 2024

Basic Models Photoshoot

Temasek Polytechnic

Prepped garments and dressed models for photoshoot.

5th, 9th - 10th October 2024

Ultraluxe Backstage Intern

Upfront Models Modelling Agency

Prepped garments and assisted models for runway.

9th, 27th November 2024

MONACO BALL Dresser - Anne Fontaine

Upfront Models Modelling Agency

Prepped garments and assisted models for runway.

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awards
/achievements

Director's list for Apparel Design & Merchandising Freshmen Academic year 23/24
Edusave Certificate of Academic Achievement 2024

Koh Yi Xin

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