Syaza Kamarudin

Sixth-year fashion design student, future fashion designer/stylist. My passion for fashion design brought me to the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), where I am currently working on my Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Design Practice. In my first year in NAFA Diploma studies, I completed the Foundation program, which covers drawing, painting, 2D and 3D fundamentals.

The most valuable lesson I have learned from NAFA has been the importance of research before moving into the next step which is developing designs. Even though I knew I wanted to be a fashion designer, I have enjoyed getting back to basics with research and sketches. My classes in Design Studio has provided me with great insights for a future career in fashion design and styling.

I have worked in both styling for Mediacorp and production houses such as Adara Pictures, By Apparatus and Maison De Giovani for 3 years. I have also worked retail for T by Alexander Wang, ZARA, Marc Jacobs and Cotton On over the last 6 years. I have gained skills such as conceptualization skills, communication skills, responsibility skills, teamwork skills, multi-tasking skills, interpersonal skills, customer service skills and cashiering skills.

I am currently a Year 2 student in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) studying Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Design Practice. I was previously a Fashion Design Diploma student at NAFA and also studied Fashion Apparel Production and Design at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) before that as well.