About

Hi, I’m Magdalene. I have a passion for storytelling and a knack for creative problem-solving with a strategic touch. In my most recent role as Creative Director at Life House, I had the pleasure of building an incredible brand team and overseeing the in-house branding studio. While at the helm, we successfully managed a diverse portfolio of more than 40 hotels, earning recognition from top international media outlets and collecting prestigious awards along the way.

Prior to that, I worked at
Pilot Coffee, a specialty coffee brand, where I collaborated with the Creative Director and the founders to establish a scalable brand system in preparation for their nationwide expansion. Additionally, I played a key role in content and marketing as one of the founding team members at East Room, a membership-based co-working space.

In earlier days, I worked as a strategic researcher in UI/UX, with a primary focus on projects in the medical and healthcare sectors. It has been a tremendous privilege to collaborate with numerous talented individuals throughout my journey, affording me the opportunity to seamlessly integrate both my creative and strategic skills into my current practice.


Experience

Life House, Hotels
Creative Director, Brand
2021 – Present

Foliage Paper
Owner & Creative Director
2017 – 2021

Pilot Coffee Roasters
Content & Design
2017 – 2021

East Room
Content & Marketing
2016 – 2018

Various Freelance Roles
Design, Content and Branding
2015 – 2019

Squint ID
UX/UI Design, Research
2013 – 2015


Services

  • Brand Positioning
    Conceptual Articulation
    Naming Strategy
    Tone of Voice

  • Brand System
    Logo & Typography System
    Illustration & Iconography
    Colour Palette Development

  • Brand Guide
    Content & Art Direction Guide
    Production Styling

  • Collateral Print Production
    Branded Merchandise Production
    Brand Partner Curation
    Photo & Art Direction Guide