Ho Kae Jing

Experience

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  Freelance

  Jan 2012 - now

  Graphic Designer

  Specialized in : - community & society focused design - concept development & data visualization

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  Ct lim architect

  Nov 2013 - May 2016

  Assistant Architect

  Project involved : - [construction & CCC stage] Beaconhouse Sri Murni- [partial design, pre-construction stage] Beaconhouse Sri Lethia- [partial design] Beaconhouse Sri Inai- [preliminary design proposal] Hotel @Delkanda Sri Lanka

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  Nanyang Press Marketing Sdn Bhd

  Jan 2014 - now

  Columnist

  Review a place or phenomena from architectural perspective & urban scale, published on Nanyang Travel Column monthly, mandatory in Chinese.

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  BOOKU 册厝

  Dec 2015 - May 2017

  Content Curator

  Core founding member of BOOKU (book club supported by tetawowe atelier)- conduct bi-weekly reading + sharing session - invited speaker for a public sharing "故事里的故事" @Cite Sri Petaling- co-curate "Tracing Calvino" exhibition - co-curate George Town Festival "Cosmicomics Toyspace", along with creator workshop & story-telling

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  Archimatrix Sdn Bhd

  Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

  Assistant Architect

  Project involved :- [construction stage] service apartment @sri kembangan by Khuan Choo Developer- [design development stage] service apartment @sentul by BKSC Properties

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  Stoned & co

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Visual merchandiser executive

  Jobscope:- involve in design from idea discussion to site installation- regular inspection visit to retail store, propose better shopping experience Project involved : - window display @HQ for Stoned NEXUS Series Tracksuit⁠ Launch⁠- window display @Isetan KLCC - bamboo stick art installation @Isetan Lot10- kukubita art installation @HQ for Idotshirt

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  706 Youth Space

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2019

  Event Planner & designer

  706youthspace (706青年空间) known as the pioneer & largest youth community space located in Beijing, founded in 2012 starting as an event space, and now library, theatre, cafeteria, pub, hostel, co-living apt. and intangibly supported by a strong local collective of communities from various profession, background, culture, and interest.Job scope : - provide design support for every department, like event poster, map directory, program handbook, etc. - co-host a weekly language corner with ACYA (Australia China Youth Association)- plan occasional events like Halloween & Christmas- manage 706 couchsurfing account, invite couchsurfer to share their talent & skill in exchange with free stay Show less

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  706生活实验室 co-living in China

  Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  Executive Project Manager

  706-lifelab is a youth co-housing program that envision the value of cooperative, to engage people who stay under the same roof to participate in self-governance and shared responsibility. In 2019, We had 10 lifelab (houses) in Beijing, & more than 100+ community members joining the program. Jobscope:- transform the way of management from top-down to decentralised system, changed our role from service provider to facilitator- develop a more independent & sustainable financial framework- develop toolkit, guidebook and user-friendly responsive system Show less

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  Pangu Agency

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

  Marketing Designer

  Pangu Group is the mother company for Pangu Agency (MCN company) & Pangu Fresh (fruit export business), based in Beijing but work globally around Southeast Asia, Mexico, Brazil, & Europe. job highlight :- company representative to attend FRUIT LOGISTICA 2020@Berlin Expo Center- provide promotional material for the company: profile, namecard, website, pitching powerpoint, catalogue, etc- provide marketing material for collaborating partner's campaign , eg: TikTok- assist on Southeast Asia regional department, mainly coordination with KOLs Show less

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  PLAT ASIA

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

  Assistant Architect

  Project involved: - [Pitching Proposal] Hyundai future exhibition @shanghai - [Pitching Proposal] Hyundai concept store @indonesia- [Compilation] Design Guidebook for VIVO phone retail shop- [Design Development stage] Cultural Town Hall @Ordos, China- [Signage Design} Labour Hall @Ordos, Chinahttp://www.platasia.com/

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  草稿 Draf.

  Jun 2021 - now

  Editorial Project Manager

  Draf. is the first independent Chinese architectural journalism in Malaysia.- chief editor for debut issue 2022/01 <Stepping Out>- managing editor for the following 3 issues. - one of the founding member & mainly on management side.

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  COEX by aLM Architects

  Aug 2022 - now

  Operations Coordinator, Community Curator, and Venue Manager

  COEX, a hub designed and run by architects, offer alternative shared-spaces for collaboration, COEX hosts events, curates programs, and supports placemaking initiatives. As a key coordinator, I oversee both the creative and operational aspects, ensuring the smooth functioning of the space.#spacemanagement #programcuration #operationalcoordination #communityengagement #placemaking