Hi, I’m Kennerve!
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Bio
Kennerve Tan 陈志康 (b.1993) is an aspiring Industrial Designer from Singapore. Discovering his passion for arts and design at a young age, Kennerve honed his interest by pursuing his Diploma in Product Design at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and subsequently taking his BA(Hons) in Product Design at the LASALLE College of the Arts where he graduated with First Class Honours and was awarded the LASALLE Award for Academic Excellence.
He enjoys handicrafts like model making and also has a passion for exploring innovative ideas. Inspired by great visions of what the future can be, Kennerve is fueled by his audacious spirit of constantly challenging others’ perspectives of the norm and strongly believes that design should be innovative and honest.
EDUCATIONS
BA(Hons) in Product Design - Goldsmiths, University of London, LASALLE College of the Arts (Singapore) - Graduated in 2020
Diploma in Product Design and Innovation - Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Singapore) - Graduated in 2015
Work Experiences
Jan 2023 - Present — Design Engineer at CES_INNOVFAB
Jun 2020 - Nov 2022 — Co-founder of HumanMatters
Sep 2021 - Nov 2022 — Co-Lead / Design & Technology Specialist at The GUILD International College (Singapore)
Nov 2020 - May 2021 — Product Designer at SUPERSTRUCTURE: Unconventional Buildlab (Singapore)
Apr 2019 - Jul 2019 — Product Designer at SUPERSTRUCTURE: Unconventional Buildlab (Singapore)
Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 — Corporal First Class in the Singapore Armed Forces
Aug 2013 - Nov 2013 — Educator at 3D Classworks (Singapore)
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2020 — First-Class Honours, Goldsmiths, University of London, LASALLE College of the Arts (Singapore)
2020 — LASALLE Award for Academic Excellence, Goldsmiths, University of London, LASALLE College of the Arts (Singapore)
This award is conferred to the top BA student in the respective school (School of Spatial and Product Design) who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievements throughout the course of study.
2020 — FLO - Winner, Japan Industrial Designers’ Association Special Award, TEDA International Design Competition 2020 (International)
2020 “泰达杯”全球青年创意设计大赛 (TEDA Cup International Youth Design Competition 2020) is supported by the Design Business Chamber Singapore, Japan Industrial Designers’ Association, German Design Council, Moscow Global Biennale of Graphic Design Golden Bee, Korea Association of Industrial Designers, Lahti International Poster Triennial, Taiwan Design Alliance, Confederation of Indian Industry, eight of the world's leading design organizations and set up the association prizes.
FLO was awarded the Japan Industrial Designers’ Association Special Award out of the 3143 submissions that were received in the Product Design category.
2020 — pointe - Winner, Vanguard Interior (Singapore) Acoustica Design Competition
Hosted by Vanguard Interiors (Singapore), 'pointe' won the acoustic solutions design competition to address market needs and challenge how sound pollution can be addressed in a creative and unconventional manner in communal spaces.
2020 — FLO - Shortlisted, Lexus Design Award 2020
2019 — LASALLE Scholarship - AY 2019/2020, LASALLE College of the Arts
The LASALLE Scholarship is awarded to top BA(Hons) students with strong academic record and leadership qualities.
2019 — Cirrus & Stratus - Core77 Design Awards 2019 Community Choice Prize Winner within the Transportation category
Implemented in 2015, the Community Choice Competition gives the audience the opportunity to be involved in the decision-making process of the Core77 Design Awards.
2019 — Cirrus & Stratus - Core77 Design Awards 2019 Student Notable Honor in the Transportation category
Recognizing excellence in all areas of design enterprise, the Core77 Design Awards annually celebrates the richness of the design profession as well as the insight and perseverance of its practitioners. The Awards program is dedicated to excellence and inclusivity, offering both students and professionals the opportunity to promote their best work on a global scale across 19 distinct design disciplines.
2019 — Cirrus & Stratus - Shortlisted, Red Dot Design Award 2019
2018 — Ngee Ann Kongsi Scholarship - AY2018/2019, LASALLE College of the Arts
The Ngee Ann Kongsi Scholarship scholarship is awarded to top BA(Hons) student who has demonstrated exceptional academic performance, track record and/or relevant experience in their field of study.
2016 — Commanding Officer Coin, Singapore Armed Forces
A significant artefact reserved and awarded only to the top performers in recognition and appreciation of the outstanding performance.
2013 — Certified SolidWorks Associate
Credential ID: C-ALEQ3MRA3Y
Exhibitions
2020 — Frigid - The LASALLE Show 2020, LASALLE College of the Arts
2019 — Pirouette - Relentless, LASALLE College of the Arts
2019 — Tricolore - Relentless, LASALLE College of the Arts
2019 — Tea - Relentless, LASALLE College of the Arts
2019 — Cirrus - Relentless, LASALLE College of the Arts
2019 — Pirouette - LASALLE open house, LASALLE College of the Arts
2018 — Sonorous Nightingale - BLKMKT X HALLGEIR, LASALLE College of the Arts
2018 — Sonorous Nightingale - The LASALLE Show 2018, LASALLE College of the Arts
2014 — Vortex - d’identity, Ngee Ann Graduation Show, Ngee Ann Polytechnic