Multidisciplinary designer with 5+ years’ experience delivering branding, placemaking, and visual communication projects across public and private sectors. I lead tenders, guide multidisciplinary teams, and shape project workflows while partnering closely with clients and stakeholders to build alignment and meaningful outcomes. My work spans brand strategy and visual communication across digital and physical platforms—recognized by regional and international awards. I’m inspired by perspectives beyond design, using travel, culture, and everyday observations to create solutions that are strategically grounded, creatively impactful, and built for lasting relevance.

Crystal Koo

Multidisciplinary designer with 5+ years’ experience delivering branding, placemaking, and visual communication projects across public and private sectors. I lead tenders, guide multidisciplinary teams, and shape project workflows while partnering closely with clients and stakeholders to build alignment and meaningful outcomes. My work spans brand strategy and visual communication across digital and physical platforms—recognized by regional and international awards. I’m inspired by perspectives beyond design, using travel, culture, and everyday observations to create solutions that are strategically grounded, creatively impactful, and built for lasting relevance.

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Multidisciplinary designer with 5+ years’ experience delivering branding, placemaking, and visual communication projects across public and private sectors. I lead tenders, guide multidisciplinary teams, and shape project workflows while partnering closely with clients and stakeholders to build alignment and meaningful outcomes.

My work spans brand strategy and visual communication across digital and physical platforms—recognized by regional and international awards. I’m inspired by perspectives beyond design, using travel, culture, and everyday observations to create solutions that are strategically grounded, creatively impactful, and built for lasting relevance.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Intermediate
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at PLUS Collaboratives
March 1, 2021 - Present
Led multidisciplinary projects from research and concept development through visual communication strategy and delivery across digital and physical platforms. Oversaw and executed branding, campaigns, outdoor applications, publications, brand activations, web and video production. Managed end-to-end project delivery, leading cross-functional teams (designers, illustrators, writers) while coordinating client relationships and stakeholder communications for public and private sector work. Co-curated and delivered two district-scale community-based placemaking festivals across cultural and retail precincts, managing outreach and collaboration with 100+ stakeholders including government agencies, corporate partners, brands, F&B/retail operators, designers, and creatives.
Graphic Design Intern at Cohorted Communications
December 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Supported the marketing team with visual content for email campaigns and social media to help drive sales and brand engagement. Conceptualised and presented ideas to the Creative Director, delivering a series of four seasonal graphic illustrations and packaging designs for beauty boxes.
Design Intern at PLUS Collaboratives
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Supported brand identity development through research, ideation, and collaboration with the design director. Conducted user behaviour case studies to inform and strengthen design decisions. Produced graphic illustrations and editorial layouts for a government exhibition project. Assisted with on-site supervision and installation execution.
Architectural Intern at StudioISH Architect
April 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Assisted senior architects with technical architectural drawings and project documentation. Produced high-quality 3D visualisations (interior and exterior) using SketchUp to refine plans and visuals for client presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication (Honours) at Leeds Art University
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2020
Diploma in Architecture at Singapore Polytechnic
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2016

Qualifications

200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT)
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2026
PADI Advanced Open Water Course
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2026
35-hour Inside Flow Teacher Training
July 21, 2024 - July 27, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction