Garie's interior
designs and projects have been featured in many newspapers
and magazines. He was the first to use the Flipbook concept to
make the client understands 3D design. Flipbook is the cheapest way to
create 3D walkthrough design. It can be converted into a 3D stereo
Flipbook using basic stereo glasses. All his design concepts are
based on the following principles: good proportion of space in
relation to object in its environment; ergonomics, scale, harmony,
and the balance of different visual forces between the various
elements. By emphasizing design features, it creates good rhythm
in designing, providing unity with the variety of elements, good
visual aesthetic creates durability in design.
Garie has always realized that clear visualization of interior
space and understanding of the proposed design concept by any
client is very important. As long ago as 1988, he was already
searching for a new way to present his design ideas. Computer
was his choice for the design tool, the software as the design
medium. In the late 80's the computer software was too elementary
for serious professional designers. It took Garie four years to
search for designing software and hardware. The Macintosh Computer
system was an ideal choice as they were user friendly. Investing
a few hundred thousand dollars in software and hardware in late
1993, it took Garie ten days to master many software programs
through self motivation and study. This makes Garie the pioneer
in 3D interactive computer walkthrough design in Singapore, as
featured in The Sunday Times June 1994.
Together with digital cameras and other artist software, Garie
began his creating in virtual space. Since then he has created
hundred of animations and library files. Self motivation and computer
systems have made Garie an even better designer. Computerization
doubles and triples the speed of the design process. The creation
of 3D objects or situations is fun, and can make you feel you
are a magician in virtual reality.
Garie is a bit of a visionary, as all designers must be. Take
a look at his imaginary creations of the future. Finally, after more than
twenty years of playing with all kind of clays, Garie settled
down creating all his miniatures in polymer clay. The clay was
the reliable medium for his many hobbies during his free time.
He created toys for his kids with polymer clay. With encouragements
from his friends,Garie set up the play clay school, teaching young kid in
Singapore to develop their fine motor skills, improve hand and
eye coordination. Garie hope to cultivate and develop, young creative
talents in the the local community. Creating more talents will
bring about changes in perception and appreciating our local artists
in the Singapore community.
