I am Guan Hui Boon, a Singaporean cross-cultural designer trained in both traditional arts and contemporary design. My professional and academic experiences in China and Singapore have shaped my international perspective and multilingual communication skills. I work across environmental, furniture, product, and graphic design, translating complex ideas into culturally informed solutions. I am fluent in Mandarin and English, with working proficiency in Japanese and conversational abilities in French and Korean, and I enjoy public speaking to share design concepts with diverse audiences.…

Guan Hui Boon

I am Guan Hui Boon, a Singaporean cross-cultural designer trained in both traditional arts and contemporary design. My professional and academic experiences in China and Singapore have shaped my international perspective and multilingual communication skills. I work across environmental, furniture, product, and graphic design, translating complex ideas into culturally informed solutions. I am fluent in Mandarin and English, with working proficiency in Japanese and conversational abilities in French and Korean, and I enjoy public speaking to share design concepts with diverse audiences.…

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I am Guan Hui Boon, a Singaporean cross-cultural designer trained in both traditional arts and contemporary design. My professional and academic experiences in China and Singapore have shaped my international perspective and multilingual communication skills.

I work across environmental, furniture, product, and graphic design, translating complex ideas into culturally informed solutions. I am fluent in Mandarin and English, with working proficiency in Japanese and conversational abilities in French and Korean, and I enjoy public speaking to share design concepts with diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Korean
Intermediate
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Cultural Relics Protection Intern at Capital Museum (Beijing, China)
June 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Assisted in preserving and restoring a Ming Dynasty lacquer coffin; conducted preservation research; cleaned and maintained relics; repaired damaged lacquer surface.
Product Designer at SEMEC Enterprise Singapore
March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Designed playgrounds and recreational spaces for the Housing & Development Board; promoted integration of local biodiversity into environmental design; customized recreational facilities for users by age group and function; designed marketing materials and graphics.
Junior Product Designer at Sunjoy Group International (Singapore)
October 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Furniture designer for Costco; researched innovative ways to apply Western design philosophy in modern furniture design; created design standards and training guides for new staff on software such as Rhino, KeyShot, and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop.
Product Design Intern at XCEL Industrial Supplies (Singapore)
May 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Head furniture designer for Tan Tock Seng Hospital Rehabilitation Center project; designed wheelchair-friendly facilities and overall conceptual development. Assisted in founding workshop and brand Creuse; designed Creuse logo, uniform, workshop layout and lesson structure, shop products; responsible for basic training of company staff; material sourcing and selection.
Cultural Relics Protection Intern at Capital Museum
June 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Assist in preserving and restoring a Ming Dynasty lacquer coffin; conduct preservation research; clean and maintain relic; repair damaged lacquer surface
Junior Product Designer at Sunjoy Group International
October 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Furniture designer for Costco; research innovative ways to apply Western design philosophy in modern furniture design; create design standards and training guides for new staff on software like Rhino, Key Shot, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Product Design Intern at XCEL Industrial Supplies
May 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Head furniture designer for Tan Tock Seng Hospital Rehabilitation Center Project; responsible for designing wheelchair-friendly facilities and overall conceptual development; assisted in founding workshop and brand Creuse; designed Creuse logo, uniform, workshop layout and lesson structure, shop products, etc.; responsible for basic training of company staff (design theory, carpentry skills); material sourcing and selection

Education

Master in Arts, Major in Arts and Crafts at Tsinghua University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor in Fine Arts, Design Art, Major in Product Design at Nanyang Technological University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
High School Diploma at SMIC Private School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Master in Arts, Major in Arts and Crafts at Tsinghua University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor in Fine Arts, Design Art, Major in Product Design at Nanyang Technological University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
High School Diploma at SMIC Private School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Bronze Prize, Rural Revitalization Initiative, Urban Planning and Cultural Design
January 1, 2024 - February 28, 2026
Bronze Prize
January 11, 2030 - February 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Government, Other, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods