Hi, I’m Chelsy Chawica Chua, a passionate apparel design and merchandising student at Temasek Polytechnic. I love turning ideas into wearable, visually engaging pieces, from jewelry to fashion graphics, and I’m always eager to learn new techniques and build brands. I’ve started several small ventures—2 Earth 4 Us, Chawic Art, Aly Chels Dump, and Soluna—where I handle design, branding, and social media. I’m currently exploring opportunities to grow my craft in fashion art direction and product design while continuing to create and collaborate.…

Chelsy Chawica Chua

Hi, I’m Chelsy Chawica Chua, a passionate apparel design and merchandising student at Temasek Polytechnic. I love turning ideas into wearable, visually engaging pieces, from jewelry to fashion graphics, and I’m always eager to learn new techniques and build brands. I’ve started several small ventures—2 Earth 4 Us, Chawic Art, Aly Chels Dump, and Soluna—where I handle design, branding, and social media. I’m currently exploring opportunities to grow my craft in fashion art direction and product design while continuing to create and collaborate.…

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Hi, I’m Chelsy Chawica Chua, a passionate apparel design and merchandising student at Temasek Polytechnic. I love turning ideas into wearable, visually engaging pieces, from jewelry to fashion graphics, and I’m always eager to learn new techniques and build brands.

I’ve started several small ventures—2 Earth 4 Us, Chawic Art, Aly Chels Dump, and Soluna—where I handle design, branding, and social media. I’m currently exploring opportunities to grow my craft in fashion art direction and product design while continuing to create and collaborate.

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Language

English
Fluent
Thai
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Part-Time Retail Sales Associate at Graye Studio
June 30, 2024 - July 15, 2025
Provided retail operation support including customer sales and assisting with campaign photoshoots.
Dresser at DEFYD - Designer: Tomo Koizumi
October 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025
Assisted in dressing and styling for fashion shows and events.
Creative Intern at Graye Studio
October 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025
Sampled products on CLO3D, designed apparel according to briefs, repurposed old and defective products, designed props for collection photoshoots, handled retail operation support, and assisted with campaign photoshoots.
Job Shadowing Programme at Graye Studio
October 31, 2022 - July 15, 2025
Observed and assisted in various creative and retail tasks at the studio.
Part-Time Art Instructor at Achievers Arts
October 31, 2022 - July 15, 2025
Taught creative arts and crafts lessons for children aged 3 and above, communicated with parents on children's behaviour and lesson feedback.
Part-Time Fashion Assistant at Yabai Yabai
June 30, 2022 - July 15, 2025
Handled fabric cutting/overlocking, fabric silkscreening, product photography, and sewing tasks.
Part-Time Retail Sales Associate at Luckyhand LLP | Zhahuodian
December 31, 2021 - July 15, 2025
Retail operation including social media management, marketing, sales operation, and training new interns.
Retail Management Intern at Luckyhand LLP | Zhahuodian
October 31, 2021 - July 15, 2025
Managed retail operations, social media, marketing, sales, and intern training.
Freelancer Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Elhamcart
July 1, 2021 - Present
Working on various design projects, focusing on creating stunning visuals that align with client branding and marketing strategies.
Co-Owner of a Handmade Jewellery Business at Senuan
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Involved in designing and marketing handmade jewelry, contributing to both the creative and business aspects.
Art Instructor at Grafic Studio
June 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Teaching art techniques and design principles to students, fostering a creative environment and encouraging artistic expression.
Intern / Shadowing Participant at Graye Studio (Graye Shadowing Programme)
June 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Observed industry functions; contributed to prop design, alterations of products; built networks with industry partners; created product samples.

Education

Undergraduate in Fashion Art Direction at Polimoda
October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2028
BA in Fashion Art Direction at Polimoda, Ente Per Le Arti Applicate Alla Moda E Al Costume
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028
Diploma in Apparel Design & Merchandising at Temasek Polytechnic
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design at MOBA: A.I. Costume / Firenze
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Diploma in Apparel Design & Merchandising - Specialising in Fashion Design at Temasek Polytechnic
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Overseas Academic Link Scholarship
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Best Student in Major Project (Fashion Design)
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Project Prize Issued by Tex Line Associates
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Director's List Award
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
EduSave Character Award (ECHA)
January 1, 2020 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Education, Other, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services
    uniE621 Airbnb Singapore - Events Illustration
    Commissioned by Airbnb Singapore to create original artwork for event merchandise, including a custom T-shirt design and sticker illustration. Captured playful, welcoming themes aligned with Airbnb’s brand identity, bringing a sense of local charm and creativity to their event visuals. photo logo branding illustrator designer graphicdesigner…
    uniE621 Airbnb Singapore - Events Illustration
    Commissioned by Airbnb Singapore to create original artwork for event merchandise, including a custom T-shirt design and sticker illustration. Captured playful, welcoming themes aligned with Airbnb’s brand identity, bringing a sense of local charm and creativity to their event visuals. photo graphicdesigner logo branding illustrator designer…
    paper Airbnb Singapore - Events Illustration

    Commissioned by Airbnb Singapore to create original artwork for event merchandise, including a custom T-shirt design and sticker illustration. Captured playful, welcoming themes aligned with Airbnb’s brand identity, bringing a sense of local charm and creativity to their event visuals.