Shawn Lim is a multi-disciplinary creative & a former director at a branding and digital design agency which he co-founded and led from 2012–2023. His extensive experience in the industry spans >15 years, during which he completed >100 projects for >70 clients. His work has been prominently featured in >40 media platforms, publications, and exhibitions (both online and offline).

In addition to his professional achievements, Shawn has played a pivotal role in mentoring, nurturing and developing aspiring designers in the creative field. This commitment to foster growth is a reflection of his passion for design education, which he now pursues as a design lecturer in Temasek Polytechnic, School of Design (DES), Communication Design (CMD).

Shawn graduated with a B.FA. (Hons) in Visual Communication from NTU School of Art, Design & Media (ADM) in 2012, and was also the inaugural president of the NTU ADM Alumni Association (ADMAA) from 2013–2016. He has recently been invited to serve as a juror for the esteemed The Crowbar Awards 2024, further demonstrating his dedication to the design community.

Lecturing Experience ⤵︎︎

Temasek Polytechnic, School of Design (DES), Communication Design (CMD). 2023–Current

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Design Jury Experience ⤵︎︎

The Crowbar Awards. 2024

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Design Work Experience ⤵︎︎

Freelance. 2023
Flag&Mountains. 2012–2023
NTU ADM Alumni Assoc (ADMAA). 2013–2016
Ogilvy & Mather. 2012
Hogarth Worldwide. 2012
Asylum. 2011
Freelance. 2009–2011
Zouk. 2009

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Education ⤵︎

B.FA. (Hons), Visual Communication.
↪︎ NTU, School of Art, Design & Media (ADM), Singapore. 2008–2012

Diploma, Computer Technology.
↪︎ Singapore Polytechnic. 2002–2005

Corporate ⤵︎

Unilever
LinkedIn
Electrolux
P&G
Pantene
Lendlease
Far East Organisation
Fermax
Diageo
Mapletree
Vivocity
Suntec City
ST Teleport
Lacoste
Unlisted Collection
The Lo&Behold Group
William Grant & Sons
Johnnie Walker
Glenfiddich Whisky
Reyka Vodka
AKA Asia
Goodstuph
Ogilvy & Mather
DeVries Global
Hogarth Worldwide
Grayling
Quantum Interactive
42 Below Vodka
Bombay Sapphire
Black Diamond Therapeutics
Tessa Therapeutics
Nanyang Technological University
NTU Art, Design & Media Alumni Association
PSB Academy
The Design Society
Designers Association Singapore
Global Visual Culture Network
Designers Association Singapore
NeoSci Ventures

Other Selected ⤵︎

Odette (3 Michelin Stars)
Cheek by Jowl (2 Michelin Stars)
OverEasy
Cure
Butcher Boy
Bao Boy
LongPlay
932designs
Web Structures
The Mill
Two of a Kind
Blue Sky Escapes
Reptileworks
Activpass
DDIY
Genetic Design & Magic
Paul Hype Page & Co.
Ecosystm Advisory
SaaSplaza International
BOO.
Morph Performance
Coached
Green Place Assets
The Idea Castle Academy
Salted&Hung
W39 Bistro & Bakery
SomeDaze
Troupe
Visualhijack
4JC Brothers
GoTrainer
RSEW
MeFitted
Brightree
Go Pure
Electrocaïne
SuperHyperReal