SUPER AWESOME STUDIO; JAYDEN TAN
Following his diploma in communication design (LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore), Jayden furthered his pursuit in design studies at NAFA-Loughborough University and graduated with Bachelor in Graphic Communication, with first class honours.
He is inspired by all things creative and enjoys crafting art work that are not only visually stunning, but also thought provoking and purpose-driven.
In his course as an art director, Jayden has worked with global brands like Volkswagen, McDonalds, Philips, DBS Bank, Uniqlo and as well as local major brands/institutions like StarHub, G2000, Courts, Health Promotion Board, Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) and Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA). He was responsible for idea conceptualization and pitches, and he was also highly involved in social media related campaigns and projects.
In 2013, Jayden decided to focus on honing his photography skills – a passion alongside design. He has been fortunate to have had photographed for established organizations like Men’s Folio magazine, August Man magazine, JUICE magazine, HWM Singapore, Zouk Singapore, Far East Organization, Yahoo! Singapore, PPP Laser Clinic, and The DRx Group.
Jayden wears many hats as a creative hybrid – juggling between photography, videography, art direction and design. Super Awesome Studio where he collectively showcase his design, photo and video work. He constantly looking for opportunities to broaden his perspective, sharpen his thinking, and hone his craft as an Art Director and a Photographer.
TL;DR
– Qualification
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication – First Class Honours, Loughborough University, UK; NAFA, Singapore (2010 – 2011)
Diploma in Communication Design, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore (2005 – 2008)
– Experience
Art Director / Lead Photographer, GOODSTUPH (March 2016 – Present)
Art Director, BRCKTS (November 2015 – March 2016)
Photographer / Videographer, Nudge Photography (January 2014 – October 2015)
Assistant Photographer, Nudge Photography (April 2013 – December 2013)
Junior Art Director, Tribal DDB Singapore (August 2011 – March 2013)
– Accolades
The Crowbar Awards 2011 – Bronze in Art Direction (Film Craft), and in Cinematography (Film Craft)
Gong 2012 Creative Circle Awards – Bronze in Use of Innovative Technology for Mobile
Spikes Asia 2012 – Silver in Use of Media & Bronze in Websites & Microsites
Digital Media Awards 2012 – Silver in Commercial Public Service
Hall of Fame Singapore 2012 – Product Innovation
Effie Awards Singapore 2013 – Effie Bronze
Mob-Ex Awards Singapore 2017 – Best Campaign – Original Content – Bronze
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