Grace Hong

Grace Hong

Graphic Designer in Singapore, They/them

About

graphic designer | clipart connoisseur | serif sheriff

Work Experience

2021 — Now
Singapore

Designed and managed the production and/or publication of a range of collaterals for internal and external audiences such as brochures, banners, guides, webpages, signages, infographics, and marketing materials
Created visual content across social media platforms to promote the work of UWCSEA, our students and the UWCSEA community, through the use of a variety of multimedia tools (Canva, Shorthand, Finalsite and Issuu)
Conceptualized style guidelines for UWCSEA’s social media platforms
Curated photos and content for UWCSEA’s 50th coffee table book
Designed layout for UWCSEA's biannual magazine

2018 — 2020
Tokyo, Japan

Produced monographs for large architecture firms such as Coussée and Goris, DS+R, MVRDV as well as renowned architects including Toshiko Mori
Conceptualized and executed a feature issue on Computational Discourses
Supported FABRICATE2020, an international peer-reviewed conference on the theme of digital fabrication, as a media partner
Researched and reviewed content for monthly features, including proofreading and copy editing.
Generated organic growth of 20k followers on Instagram through creation and curation of Instagram content
Planned and executed social media editorial calendar
Devised A+U’s long-term content development plan
Designed graphics and layouts for each issue
Conducted and transcribed interviews

2017 — 2018
Singapore

Developed design iterations and related visuals for clients such as Jewel Coffee (Raffles Place)
Produced 3D models and renderings for presentations
Coordinated with manufacturers, designers, and contractors
Produced furniture and interior finishings with CNC machinery for Recolor SG’s new showroom and office

2016 — 2017
Singapore

Carried out day-to-day correspondence with partnering consultancies like Straits Construction
Conducted site investigations and assisted in writing heritage impact assessments, architectural heritage survey reports and conservation design reports
Reviewed and advised on the implications of design changes to conserved buildings
Interpreted archival building plans

Side Projects

2022

Designed a 10-page editorial layout for the most recent installation of The Slow Press magazine.

2022

IG posts to promote local and international stockists of The Slow Press magazine and merch.

2022

Promotional IG post for The Slow Press.

2022

Posters and social media posts for a last minute christmas gift flea market.

Education

2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Science at Singapore University of Technology and Design
Singapore

BSc Architecture and Sustainable Design (magna cum laude)

Features

2021

Fundamentally contemporary and unashamedly personal, Grace Hong explores the emotional investment in design whilst championing the separation between work and life.

Contact

Substack
Website
Instagram