About me

I am an optimistic and minimalist graphic designer who works well under pressure and embraces all the challenges given. Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/kayanleong

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Projects

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  Fearing the UnknownThis book tackles the idea of people fearing the "unknown" or the future and is made based of a survey response. Through every page, the "unknown" is described and given an answer.
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  What Have We Become?While our news are filled with articles of the constantly developing world and people, do we realize what is happening? Interactive PDF version with hyperlinks avaliable here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-yK63sjqWvDS1o1NE9ya3NuQVk
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  Pace with MeA series of GIFs that helps people who are feeling stressed out to calm down by taking deep breathes and pacing themselves to the breathing tempo of these animated GIFs.
• Roti CanaiThis publication is all about Roti Canai, a Malaysian favourite and staple food. This publication explores the stories, cultures and hidden meaning behind this glorious food and is visualised through texts, images and colour. Typography is also heavily explored in this publication.
• Illustrations
• Product PhotoshootDuring my internship, I was given a task on raising the brand awareness through social media. Thus, I shot these photos to be used for brand promotional purposes. Throughout the shoot, the branding style and concept was maintained (minimalist, scandinavian, modern, clean, classy, elegant).

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Work history

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Bower Ashton and Media DirectorUWE Malaysian Students'​ Association
May 2017Bristol, United KingdomFull Time
Responsibilities: / Provided guidance and help to students based in UWE City Campus. / Brainstormed ideas and solutions relevant to matters such as events and student welfare. / Designed and produced promotional materials for events under Malaysian society. / Being in charged for ticket design, posters and decorations for the Malaysian Ball 2017.
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Student AmbassadorUniversity of the West of England
May 2017Bristol, United KingdomFreelance
Responsibilities: / Provided support for events held by UWE Bristol, student recruitment and outreach activities, as well as getting involved with wider university events. / Led a group tour of international students around Bristol. / Promoted student experiences and provided guidance to new international students. / Helped out during interview and open days by guiding prospective students through the course and led campus tours.

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Skills

• Editorial
• Typography
• Photography
• Adobe After Effects
• Illustration
• Editoral Design
• Concept Visualisation
• Adobe Photoshop
• Abobe Illustrator
• Print Design

Education

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BA (Hons) Graphic DesignUniversity of the West of England
Sep 2016Bristol, United Kingdom
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Foundation in Communication DesignThe One Academy of Communication Design
May 2014 - May 2016Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Completed foundation and Year 1 of degree before furthering my studies in the UK.