Singapore Creator Awards 2021

Singapore Creator Awards 2021

FINALISTS

ESTABLISHED DESIGNER
ASPIRING DESIGNER
1. CrowdFlux
Ang Yu Jie, Khin Myat Noe Zaw, Colin Teoh, Tianqin Zhang, Raphael Yee

IInspired by the Pokemon Go game, CrowdFlux uses gamification rewards to reduce overcrowding. The app uses Bluetooth technology to detect and collect crowding data at a mall. Thereby spawning an AR creature in a less crowded area of the mall, notifying users to move over to catch the creature for an incentive, ultimately reducing crowding of spaces.

2. Smiles
Darryl Poh

When wearing a mask, we can only nod to greet one another during an encounter. Don’t you miss those days when you can see the smiles of your friends? The designer created a photo book to document the smiling expressions of masked up people from different age groups. This serves as a good reminder for us to remember to smile behind our masks.

3. To-Gather Apart
Thet Naung Oo

A semi-concentric floor mural design with a 2m by 2m grid system that helps people maintain a safe distance in a beautiful landscape. This simple design is easy to apply and can be replicated without much effort.

4. Small Joys
Nysha Tan

Inspiring moments of joy and achievements in life are encapsulated in a collage of stickers and shared with friends on Instagram or Facebook. Through the simple gesture of sharing, the creator hopes that users are able to spread happiness to their friends and families.

5. Opal: Bubble Hand Sanitiser
John Marie Tan, Gui Xixian, Ho Yijing, Edwind Tan

Our hands are the most common channel for the spread of viruses. Using a smart Passive Infrared sensor, Opal dispenses rinse-free sanitizing bubbles continuously for 3 seconds. Hands can be sanitised without the risk of exposure to the virus by contacting unnecessary surfaces. The attractiveness of the bottle’s curvy form encourages people to interact with it, helping to ease tension amidst the pandemic.

6. Tactell
Chua Zixin

Tactell comes in eight colours with different textures. By feeling the texture, visually-impaired individuals are able to select clothes of varied colour combinations on their own. This helps them to be independent and improve their self-care skills.

7. The Pattern Box
Wong Gin Ming

Designed with environmentally-friendly packaging, the box contains specially curated textiles, sewing patterns and instructions. The box was conceptualised to encourage the experimentation of textiles and spread the joy of handmade craft.

8. Tēburu
Lim Wei Bin

It’s not only a table, but also a chair. Sitting down for hours could cause a blockage to the flow of blood and Qi. With the multi-functional table, the user will be able to stand up to move about and adjust his posture when necessary. This will help to eliminate the burden on the body caused by long hours of sitting. The curvy design is aesthetically pleasing, and evokes a sense of serenity and elegance.

9. Scenes from Our New Normal
Fong Chun Kit

Taking the MRT to work in the morning, dining at a hawker centre, taking a stroll in a park... The seven simple and colourful illustrations depict the scenes of everyday life during the new normal. The creator hopes to spread positivity with the illustrations, and convey the message that as long as one stays optimistic, simple joys can be found in our daily life.

10. Hao Muscial Tea Set
Donaven Tan

The interesting use of porcelain and wood gives the tea set a sleek and rustic touch. As beans are added to the inner walls of both teapot and tea cups, they produce a rattling sound when lifted, as if playing a music piece. The creator hopes that the users will appreciate the zen of tea appreciation, soothe stress while sipping tea and treasure the affinity of each gathering.

11. Trayble
Wang Yiwei, Aaron Chia, Jennifer Tang, Teng Peng

The protruding edges of a traditional tray design makes eating a rather uncomfortable experience. Trayble is designed to accommodate “placed-in” trays. When weighted with food items, the tray will sit in the frame and become a seamlessly flat tabletop. After dining, the tray will become lighter and automatically spring up, reminding the diner to return it. The design of Trayble aims to encourage more people to return their trays after use and keep the dining environment clean.

12. A Study Pod for Young Learners
Qin Mi, Guo Zucheng, Guo Shucheng, Guo Hang

Home-based learning is the new normal for most students. However, not every household can afford a study desk for their children. At a low of $20, Study Pod can be assembled into a table and a chair, and a partition with built-in LED light, to provide the user with a personal study space. The fun DIY pod can be easily assembled by children and adjusted according to various heights or preferences.

13. Sens
Tan Ying

Apart from being user-friendly and convenient, the interface of digital payment apps must be safe and trustworthy. With its list format touch screen interface and voice command feature, Sens lets AI become the eyes of the visually-impaired, assisting them to complete payment on the app. The thoughtful design inspires the spirit of goodwill.