Torrance graduated with an architectural degree from the National University of Singapore. His adventurous spirit led him to work with Alsop Architects in their London and Singapore offices.

The love of the local and the arts prompted him to start up the FARM as a non-profit design and art society.

Torrance believes that his designs should be delightful and have an element of surprise.

Selwyn has a childhood dream of becoming a stationery shop owner, which explains his fascination with neatly-arranged books and pens in an array of colours.

He believes that good design should be made accessible to the masses, through the implementation of clever and sustainable market structures.

Selwyn says that his happiest places to be are East Coast Park and Pulau Ubin but we think it's actually the old hawker centres dishing out yummy local foods.

After working in the UK for a few years, Peter returned to Singapore in 2006 to do something special. He got together with the guys at FARM and together they formed WORK.

Peter believes that architecture and design should be clever, responsible and never too straightforward.

Apart from good design, Peter loves fishing, his dogs, his children and his wife, though not necessarily in that order. He would also like to be a vet.

As a little boy, Nan Chyuan would spend hours cycling around his neighbourhood, making sketches of houses he saw. And it was clear then that there was nothing he would rather do than architecture.

He finds beauty in geometry and patterns. From furniture pieces to urban planning, he believes that good design should be responsive, intelligent and sincere.

Putting architecture aside, Nan Chyuan likes to think that he is actually a semi-retired footballer.

Besides being a self-professed hopeless shopaholic, Willie is a very good listener. He thinks that he would make a counsellor.

He finds pleasure watching the most obscure films at 3am in his attic.

When he retires one day, you would find Willie in a little French village with a vineyard in the backyard, wondering about the constellations at night.

Susanne, our lovable closet Ah Lian is a graphic designer at FARM. She has no idea why or how she begun graphic designing but nonetheless she enjoys every minute of it.

The flexibility and how opinions and thoughts can be voiced out and discussed openly are what she likes best about working at FARM.

Other than designing, she would love to sell ice-cream at a mama shop so she would have an endless supply to last her a lifetime.

It is the aesthetics of spaces, objects and materials that brought Hui Lian into this line of work. She loves the funny people and large windows in the FARM house.

Multi-tasking is not her forte but she can drink teh and do her drawings at the same time.

Hui Lian is hopelessly afraid of living things with too many legs or no legs at all but surprisingly is cool with cockroaches and spiders.

Rose oversees FARM's finances and human resources. She has learned to appreciate the creative work of her fellow colleagues since joining the company in 2011.

She believes that one's life is not measured by how much you have but the love and joy you bring to the people around you each day.

Rose champions a healthy lifestyle – she enjoys working out at the gym and morning walks around Garden by the Bay, to admire the beauty of Creation.

Gareth wants to be a part of everything FARM does, from graphic to product to spatial design. Never afraid to get his hands dirty, he loves building things with his own hands!

He sincerely believes that even if he's not good at things at first, he will learn in the process and become better eventually and it will all come together as a whole.

Well if he ain't a designer, he would probably become a professional actor, soccer player, dancer, or a gamer...

Panna likes to build plastic robot models, enjoys watching and playing his soccer, and can’t live without his Korean dramas, although this last point is almost unexpected of him. Almost a hedonist, Panna believes that one's life is measured by how much one is able to enjoy life.

If he wasn't a graphic designer, Panna would like to fulfil his childhood dream of being a pilot and taking to the skies.

In the future, Panna would like to travel the world in 100 days.

Elwin is a creative and collaborative storyteller with more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications and copywriting. He is interested in design as a tool for problem solving; architecture as a means of shaping human behaviour; and writing as a way to learn about life.

In his spare time, Elwin enjoys watching documentaries, reading poetry, travelling, and looking at art.

Perhaps it was naïve, but architecture offered the solution when Guan Sin could not bear to choose between the arts and sciences. She believes that good design creates better memories; when memories are layered with the physical, or occur within spaces, time spent is more tangible, and the recollection of emotions is better felt.

Guan Sin is occasionally melancholic, but enjoys a good laugh, and observing the weather. She secretly loves studying maps, travel routes, and sometimes, dictionaries and thesauruses. Guan Sin often wishes that there was a 24-hour public library in the park, so that she can be in two of her favourite places simultaneously, at any hour.

Qian Rou spent many blissful years casually interested in architecture, but once the fascination sparked, it soon became an obsession. Now there's no turning back. Equally hopeless is the caffeine addiction that resulted from architecture school.

QR is a firm believer in architectural theory and critique, cross-disciplinary design, the importance of pedagogy, and ultimately, the autosave function. To QR, design is less an occupation and more a way of seeing.

In what spare time available, QR enjoys reading, music, and climbing things. QR is a great admirer of the Shelleys and Virginia Woolf. In a parallel universe, QR is a medical historian.

Since young, Shuwei has cultivated an obsession with blank spaces and large windows. The limitless possibilities that spring forth from such emptiness of space and openings into the unknown led him eventually towards a career in the design field.

Ever the perpetual dreamer, he is also a huge fan of Archigram, the avant-garde 1960s architecture group. It comes as no surprise then that his dream is to dwell in the hypothetical retro-futuristic reality, and perhaps never come back.

When he’s not designing, Shuwei can often be found tending to his growing collection of plants—experimenting with plant care, propagating cuttings, and occasionally overwatering.

A fascination with sketches of spaces was what led Janice down the route of design. She would often find herself drawing different spatial layouts, exploring how different objects and materials can be used in a small space. This curiosity eventually evolved into her chosen career of design.

Janice is a visual person, and has the useful talent of watching detective shows while simultaneously working. Surprisingly, she has found that this helps her in her concentration.

In the future, when Janice retires, she would love to travel around the world, sketching the sights and eating her favourite fruit, watermelon.

To Xiu Hui, design is a form of storytelling that makes people aware of and ponder on, to quote Michael Bierut, “things that [are] about something other than themselves”.

If she isn’t seeking new illustration or design ideas, Xiu Hui is probably playing a tune or two on the Guzheng, reading 18th-century romance novels, or binge-watching dramas.

In the future, Xiu Hui hopes to be able to contribute some of her time to animal conservation, looking after baby orphaned mammals or rescuing sea turtles. But until then, she is humbled to be working alongside amazing FARMers, who are not only passionate workers, but also warm and great individuals who have always given her so much guidance and patience.

A younger Julie never thought she would be involved in architecture. Growing up in the countryside, Julie was more interested in landscape design. She loved spending time on the grass, or reading books on a lazy afternoon. She still likes biophilic designs the most.

Julie was introduced to architecture through history. A project documenting the past and construction of the century-old house ‘Nido-Lindo’—‘beautiful nest’ in Spanish—inspired Julie to create her own ‘Nido-Lindo’ someday, and is one of the reasons she still pursues architecture.

If she is not working, Julie is in front of the television watching basketball, or learning to play the piano and other string instruments. If not for architecture, Julie would be a sideline reporter, interviewing her favourite basketball players.

To Cindy, interior design is not just the visual and atmospheric improvement of a space, but also a continuation and deepening of architectural design, and the holistic coordination of materials in a built environment.

Cindy believes that the beauty of art is pursued in life. Design comes from life, and details create quality.

When Cindy is not thinking about design, she enjoys hiking and eating. To her, both are about observation; of nature and our surroundings, of natural ingredients and their inherent tastes and properties. By observing life with your heart, you can let design interact with life.

For Pamela, stepping into the world of interior design and burrowing her head into an exploration of details, colours, materials and more has been a whirlwind. To have her designs move from concept to reality has been an eye-opening journey.

Off work, Pamela can be found soaking up the sun and exploring various places with her handy-dandy viewfinder. Alternatively, she is seeking out local food haunts, as she strongly believes that happiness is a full belly.

If not for design, Pamela thinks she might be working at a ski resort lodge in the Alps, enjoying the views of snowy mountain caps, and endless snowboard sessions in her free time.

Kelly’s preference for ensuring a building’s functional layout over focusing on pure aesthetics has been influenced by his experience in dealing with end-users and building owners.

Kelly loves Calvin and Hobbes, and has a large assortment of books, comics and manga. He likes to spend his time flipping through his collection while stuffing himself silly with chips, chocolates, ice cream and various other sweets.

Kelly also enjoys meeting with old friends whenever he makes a trip back home and taking these opportunities to reminisce on their childhood antics and escapades.

Sean's earliest memory of architecture is a photograph; the image's chiaroscuro emphasising the spatial atmosphere. For the longest time, this was what architecture meant to him - an inhabitable phenomena, a work of art. School has since convinced Sean that architecture is a messy, all-encompassing set of intertwined systems and objects.

Architecture aside, Sean is a news junkie - he cannot start his day without a BBC podcast and espresso. In his free time, Sean revels in books that are haunting, poetic, or surreal. He also enjoys the occasional run, to see the world go by and ponder about it.

If not for architecture, Sean might have thrown himself into the heady world of international relations, or perhaps journalism.

Nutthapon graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from Silapakorn University. With a strong foundation in the field, it is invaluable when working as a 3D renderer for interior design projects. Having a decade of experience in this field is likely means he has honed his skills and expertise in 3D rendering.

His enthusiasm for his job and the excitement he feels when the designs become real is a testament to his passion for what he does. It's often the case that seeing a project come to life in 3D renderings and eventually in the real world is one of the most rewarding aspects of working in the field of design.

With a strong passion for interior design and a keen eye for detail, especially in creating clear and detailed drawings to communicate design concepts effectively. Sirirat believes that drawing serves a powerful language in the field of design, allowing her to convey ideas and visions to others.

Sirirat spend her leisure time cooking, enjoying food and spending time with friends and her pet bird.

If she is not a designer, She will become a Shabu restaurant owner or be traveling around the world, exploring different cultures, gaining a broader perspective.

Jun Kiat stumbled upon his love and passion for graphic design in his teens, after many years of wondering and pondering what was he going to do in the future with his love for art. He believes that design is an extension to help communicate and express what is the mind into something visual, regardless of form, and medium.

When he is not at FARM, you will either find Jun Kiat on his long strolls gathering inspirations and observing people, or on his hunt for the best cakes in town.

If Jun Kiat wasn’t a designer, in another alternate universe, he will be a Star Fleet Captain flying a spaceship in space, exploring new planets, and to boldly go where no one has gone before.

Though trained as an architect, Jaxe believes that design encompasses all aspects of our lives and its theory applies across all mediums. She immerses herself thoroughly in other disciplines to explore how to best express an idea.

Innately drawn to all creative means of self-expression, Jaxe has dabbled in tech, fashion, graphics, painting, music, writing, and culinary adventures to varying degrees. She is also the proud owner of handmade terrazzo brand Lefon & Co.

Jaxe's childhood dream is to be a swashbuckling adventurer like Indiana Jones, but she has not yet found the right hat.

Emillia thinks that design has power to not only create aesthetically pleasing spaces, it also creates new memories. Design can sometimes make us recall wonderful moments, teleporting us to a special place and time.

When outside of FARM, Emillia would be in a real farm spending time with animals, riding horse in a jungle trail on weekends. Emillia's dream is to own a countryside mini zoo and spend the rest of my life with all kinds of animals.

Wariya enjoys visiting cities/towns, she believes that there's a story to be learned during such exploration.

To Wariya, design is a form of story telling and she strives to eloquently paint the best description through her work.

If Wariya wasn’t a designer, she would most likely be a professional eater, where she will gain joy from hunting down all the good food available in the world.

Since young, Charkrit had a strong interest in both music and architecture. He enjoys keeping up with music news and exploring architecture books. His passion for architecture and attention to detail led him to do architecture work, where he believed that construction drawings is an excellent platform for collaboration, allowing people to contribute their ideas.

Charkrit also had a musical side to him. He enjoyed listening to live music and cover songs, appreciating the beauty of differences and the idea that change can be necessary to adapt to different contexts. In his free time, he pursued playing the guitar and followed guitar artists closely.

If he is not designing, he will probably be running concerts around the world.

Truth to materials is what Panupong finds himself compelled to. Where each element is understood and made use of in its most honest form. Such understanding and detail-oriented nature have become his centric essence for work.

With background in furniture design, he had brought along an expertise in objects and the spatial property around them. In perspective rendering, it is crucial to deliver the message to the audience in its most articulated yet visually pleasing manner.

When he is not designing, Panupong enjoys the company of furry four legged felines, mostly the purring domestic one.

Leyi aspires to breathe life into spaces, crafting environments that become a canvas for cherished memories and enrich the lives of those who inhabit them. She believes that her design journey is not solely about reaching the destination. It’s the experiences, challenges, and the joy of discovery that truly matters.

While she loves crafting spaces for others, her true passion stems in her secret desire to create her very own fairy-tale abode. She sees the world of interior design as a treasure trove of opportunities to learn, experiment, explore new materials and elements of design that would someday grace the walls of her dream home.

If Leyi wasn't a designer, she would likely be a National Geographic photographer, traveling through the wilderness of South Africa in a jeep, capturing breathtaking wildlife and nature scenes.

Fangfei finds solace in interior design's artistry, where furnishing transcends functionality to become a medium of emotional expression. She's intrepid in her pursuit of diverse interior finishes, relishing the challenge of crafting unique atmospheres. With boldness, she experiments with textures, colors, and materials, each choice a brushstroke on the canvas of a room's character. This daring exploration lets her infuse spaces with personal flair and ignite an evolving aesthetic journey that speaks volumes about her creativity and fearless attitude.

Beyond her passion for travel, Fangfei is a true creative at heart. When she's not immersed in her professional pursuits, she channels her energy into content creation. With an eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, she weaves captivating narratives through her photography, writing, and videos. Every piece of content she crafts is a window into her unique perspective, allowing others to see the world through her lens.

To Eugena, the world of creativity holds a special place in her heart. Her sources of inspiration are as diverse as her interests. Eugena often draws creativity from her observations and experiences from her daily life. Immersing herself in the vibrant world of museums and arts exhibitions is where Eugena truly comes alive.

Beyond her design pursuits, she finds solace and joy in outdoor activities like hiking and cycling, where she can connect with the natural world and find a sense of tranquility. Eugena is also committed to her yoga practice, finding both physical and mental harmony through the discipline.

In her moments of leisure, you may find her in a cozy brunch spot, savouring the a cup of good coffee paired with fresh bakes. Sometimes, she finds contentment in solitude, where she indulges in anime and games, allowing her imagination to roam freely within the digital worlds she explores.

From a young age, Christina has always enjoyed sketching. Being in the same industry, she’d follow her father to construction sites and that cultivated her interest and set her on her eventual path as an Interior Designer.

Christina believes that design transcends aesthetics. She firmly believes that the quality of a space's design directly impacts the experiences of its occupants. This conviction drives her to create environments that not only please the eye but also evoke emotions and shape interactions. Her dedication to this principle motivates her to craft spaces that resonate deeply with the people who inhabit them.

Apart from design, Christina is a homebody and you’d often find her immersed in the wondrous yet parallel world of games. Film photography is also something that she enjoys dabbling with as the magic that unfolds from the frame in the viewfinder, to that click of the shutter button excites her very much so.

Kania is a snack enthusiast and caffeine detective by 2pm. Coffee ice cream and post-lunch bubble tea are her kryptonite; the art of cautious consumption remains an unsolved mystery. Up at 2am from the jitters? It’s either apocalyptic films or thrillers for her—because nothing pairs with caffeine regret quite like suspense.

Kania’s frustration with the limitations of The Sims is what first nudged her into interior design, with her interest spanning hotels and homes. If she weren’t a designer, Kania would be a vampire, forensic pathologist, zoo keeper or spy. One day, she’ll probably own a store dedicated entirely to oversized candy!

Recalling her fondest memories linked to specific places or spaces, Amyra's interest in interior design ignited. Inspired by the desire to create similar experiences for others, she embarked on a journey into the world of design and art. Her approach focuses on constructing spaces as situations rather than objects, providing users with the freedom to adapt and appropriate.

In her free time, you can find her gaming and shouting in front of computer screens (for strategic purposes, of course) while dreaming of being surrounded by the roaring triumphs of becoming victorious in an e-sports championship league. Alternatively, you can also find her practicing to be a chiropractor, only capable of cracking her own body.

Since young, Jasmine has been creatively inclined. Coupled with her interests in linguistics and human behaviour, Jasmine let her strengths steer her towards the perfect fit – visual communication design. She hones her craft by observing people and life around her. When designing, she strategises function first and finds fulfilment in crafting practical solutions.

When Jasmine is not clicking away at her desk, she indulges in her perpetual fascination with the world by embarking on travels to immerse herself in various historical arts and cultures.

Jasmine often daydreams about roaming the world as a digital nomad in a campervan. She believes in always having freedom and feeling an inextinguishable excitement about life and the world at large.

Yolande’s interest in illustration and flipping through various fashion magazines when she was younger sparked an interest in graphic design and image making. Trading test tubes and pipettes for a Wacom tablet and a Macbook, her ‘left-brained’ scientific background frequently complements (or battles with, depending on the situation) her creative right brain. Yolande loves finding meaning in form and colour in any visual medium - be it a painting, brand identity or a film.

In her downtime, Yolande loves to draw, attend music performances, and crochet bags too tiny for actual daily use. She also dreams of owning a small cafe and a tomato - pun fully intended - farm.

Zoelle’s passion for design stems from her childhood, shaped by her father’s career as a real estate agent. Growing up amidst meticulously curated showhouses and polished apartments, a place where her natural curiosity as a child met the structured beauty of the surrounding world, cultivated her eventual interest in design. Through her work, she seeks to understand the intersection of anthropology and architecture, endeavoring to reimagine the nature of physical space and its place within social and cultural context.

Outside of design, Zoelle finds solace in creative writing and aspires to be a polyglot. Her restless spirit drives her to immerse herself in art and culture, always seeking beauty and adventure.

In an ideal world, Zoelle would embrace life as a global citizen, traveling the seven continents in search of new experiences and cultural insights, living each day like a movie-worthy adventure.

Wei Sin humorously refers to herself as a paparazzi, but she prefers to be called a profiler. In her free time, she enjoys analyzing human behavior, finding joy in the intricacies of people-watching.

She also considers cadding and markups to be therapeutic. These tasks allow her to focus on the precision and intricacy of transforming abstract ideas into tangible, functional spaces. The process of refining every detail is not just a professional necessity for her, but a form of mindfulness that allows her to connect deeply with the material and creative aspects of her work.

If she weren’t a designer, Wei Sin’s passion for art and nature would likely lead her to open a floral shop, where she could express her creativity through the beauty of flowers. She also has a unique fascination with jellyfish and dreams of keeping them as pets, captivated by their graceful, ethereal movements.

Kate aspired to be a competitive fencer in her youth. Now, in place of fencing, she happily designs literal fencing. She believes that through design, the true beauty and meaning of the human condition can be found. To that end, Kate strives to create designs that are responsible and sensible but also delightful.

Away from work, Kate enjoys taking long walks around the island, observing people, nature and the built environment. Kate often wishes she had more than 24 hours in a day; she would gladly use the extra time to tinker with her many creative pursuits, attempt to exercise or sneak in extra sleep. As an early bird, sunrise is Kate's favourite time of the day - you can often find her two dogs walking her along the PCN in the morning.

Derong is deeply immersed in and heartily stuck with Architecture as a way of seeing and learning the world, despite the industry's labour and capitalist hegemony.

Fascinated by the political dimensions and the narrative potentials of Architecture, DR develops a preoccupation with story-telling, interpolating personal polity and human subjectivity into different spaces. He is also a firm advocate for critical theory and art history. His other obsessions include tracing the coastline on his bicycle, running in nature reserves, and chasing after miles.

DR dreams of inhabiting a retrofitted 747 plane, and often wonders how he is surviving with his overdue sleep debts.

From an early age, Nick discovered his talent and passion for painting, which naturally steered him towards interior design. He views interior design as a realm where he can freely unleash his creativity, experiment with colors, and bring ideas to life in physical spaces. He delights in the challenge of crafting environments that are both functional and visually appealing.

When Nick isn't at work, you'll likely find him immersed in activities such as mountain climbing, traveling, exploring museums, and listening to people's stories. These experiences serve as wellsprings of inspiration, enriching his creativity and broadening his perspective.

Nick's ultimate aspiration is to design spaces that are a true reflection of his artistic vision, resonating deeply with those who inhabit them.

Since a young age, Zac has enjoyed rearranging his bedroom to suit his changing lifestyle, which sparked his interest in design. As he studied further, he realized that design is about more than just furniture—it’s about understanding individual lifestyles and needs.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zac developed a passion for aquascaping, creating nature-inspired scenes in his aquarium. The hobby brought him peace and fulfillment through the process of designing and maintaining the tanks.

When not designing, Zac spends his time with the Red Crescent youth camp, where he turns the jungle to a camp site as well as stage. In his fantasy world, Zac dreams of living underwater, exploring the ocean and swimming freely.

Claudwie is a designer with keen passion in architecture, design and art, who is excited to see visualizations in design conceptualization turns into reality. Born in the decades of endless possibilities, she believes in realm of imagination and curiosity through meaningful narratives and storytelling as the ethos of her design works. Enjoys fun exploration of new sustainable finishes, open plan and composition of forms.

When not at work, very much a home person as I enjoy taking care my house plants and sometimes do floral vase arrangement at home, accompanied by a glass of wine.