2 become 1 love 1 heart

31 August 2003 is the date the couple choose for their big day. Yes, it is 8 years ago. ^_~

The couple were Malaysian but decided to settle down in Singapore for good. The Bride, Amy is a wonderful dynamic lady. She has a very clear thought of what she want and she knew it in the very first place, her's wedding card got to be a customize one and I love her for that...as you know, fulfilling the norm is easy yet difficult.

The norm

To have something like everyone else, but looks better and looks different. Eventually, the design is more or less meaningful in the expected range.

The ought

To have something on their own which portray their personality like nobody else. It is challenging but the process is usually extremely satisfying...because you never know what's the end result.

Most importantly, I love the freedom in creativity and trust the clients gave me. ^_~ I just couldn't fail them.

I started off by observing the way she dress, the accessories she used, and finding out her favorite colours, food, movie, music and etc. All these information gave me a good tips on what design is suitable for her, and her husband love everything she choose...sweet! ^_~

The conclusion

• They love watches (and their exchanging ring will be replace with exchanging watches - to symbolizing fruitful time together forever)
• Seashell - Amy used to live beside the sea and collected a lot of it.
• Contemporary & Fine Art - Amy love to draw abtract art and prefer clean cut, not-girly, not flowery, dynamic colours, shape and lines.

The result...

The collection included...

Wedding Invitation Card (Print), Wedding Invitation e-Card, Journey Together Photo Presentation Video and Pre-Wedding MTV.

My Paper Shield

This is new! I've been wanted to do this since Dec 2009 and finally manage to put my hand together and get one up. I tried out a few size of paper con in different paper material and found this version looks the best.

I like the randomness of text appear unexpectedly from the recycle office paper I used, the black text on white paper always make people wondered if there's any other hidden messages behind...making them turn their head to read ^_~. Beside, I love this combination of blue and black, not only because it goes well with the theme of my house, but in its classic form, it has a touch of contemporary with dynamic characteristic. Then the little black ribbon is simply sweet yet extremely elegant, would you agree with me?

So, I have this wreath it place in front of my door as the welcome message to all my guests. I am thinking to customize some of these wreath in other colours for my friends. It will be a nice birthday gift too.

Do let me know if you like it too. ^_~

The wreath goes well with my Silver snowflake Christmas Deco as well. ^_~

CAT Story

This project taken place almost 9 years ago. I am glad I didn't lost them and I still have the full source file and final art work as well.

I love this collection, even after a long 9 years...after many many fancy project...this project remains as one of my favorite. ^_~

It was called "Cat Story" because the couple love cat. They are young, very lovely, spontaneous to ideas and full of joy. They don't want to be typical romantic heart and flower...but something more real! Life isn't perfect and they choose to live it with simplicity and contentment.

So, we go for something easy going and real to them...hand sketch drawing. In our brand storming part, I included the cat and element of leaf in the design...

The materials...

First, is the cat...it got to give that "WOW" factor to the card...it is the soul of the project and everything wrap around it. The script was one of the most FUN part, and the most challenging part is searching for the right body for the cat. It is about walking through the garden picking up leaf that works - scan and apply, and search again, scan and apply until one that finally works.

The story: He propose!

Next: The Engagement

It was produce in FLASH format and send to all their guests. Surely...it looks very simple but making it tastefully fun is the greatest joy in producing this engagement e-card. ^_~

The couple and their guests love the card. Beside, I was told some the guests even bring them a cat soft toy to bless their union.