Cedric is a very passionate and versatile design professional with knowledge and expertise in architecture, interior design, art, graphic, café setup & operation, boutique B&B design and branding. His formative years of practice in Chicago as a design architect has developed his skills and knowledge in the field of architecture. Another 16 years of experience in interior design and renovation in Malaysia provided depth and breadth to his experience. Along his professional journey, he was involved in setting up and operating a boutique bed & breakfast place in Penang for 7 years. Subsequently, he has also been certified as a trained Barista and went on to setup a specialty coffee place in Penang in October 2015.
Cedric received his undergraduate degree in Architecture from the University of Oklahoma and subsequently a Master’s degree in Architecture from the Graduate School of Design at University of Pennsylvania. He spent several years working as a design architect in Chicago before deciding to return to Malaysia. Believing that design is not complete until it is constructed, he started an interior design practice upon his return and since then, he has been actively involved in renovation and interior design works.
Born and raised in Penang in 1974, he has always appreciated art and design in its many forms. He believes art is an intimate and powerful form of expression and design is a universal language that permeates many industry and professions. From culinary arts to graphic and even an entire business model, design and art touches our lives in many ways. His interest in art and design has led him to various endeavour from branding, graphics, and painting to being a barista. He is frequently inspired by profound thoughts and visual stimulation, which encourages an inner dialogue. His design work therefore often begins with a thought and his work is as exploratory as his thought process.
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND
CGD Art Studio
( interior design & build turnkey project delivery )
( company is involved in tourism industry with a business unit in butterfly aviary project consultancy )
Chief designer in developing business concepts and project conceptual visuals. Lead a small design team to oversee day-to -day graphic design works, develop exhibit solutions for consulting projects as well as internal exhibit upgrading works. Such projects frequently involves cross-department brainstorming with zoology, education and horticulture in order to developing effective solutions.
Identifying existing product strengths and weaknesses to develop effective consulting services modules for new potential clients.
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DESIGN WORK EXPERIENCE
His design experience encompasses a broad and extensive knowledge base through years of tenure at various establishments, from small architect firm and large multi- disciplinary corporate design firm to entrepreneurship involvement in interior design and hospitality industry in Penang, Malaysia. The breadth of his experience in professional, business, travel and studying with one of the top post graduate faculty in United States, has provided him with diverse experiences which continuously hones his skills in ways which are uniquely innovative yet culturally sensitive in developing design solutions. His unique repertoire of design skill ranges from timeless modern, heritage to classic spaces, which are instrumental in his development as a complete design professional.
BUSINESS AWARDS + RECOGNITION ( MANGO TREE PLACE )
By Suzanna Pillay, September 2011
By A Singapore press holding portal, September 2011
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