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Hive & Seek was founded from my initial love of scents! From there I began developing my own candle jars, unique scents and further expanded to more products you see today such as my room and linen sprays, perfume balms and scent diffusers!

I started inkwithjoy back when I was in Secondary 2, as a small place to share my doodles and offer customised art designs. Over time, this interest has grown into a colourful space where I create cute designs (like sticker sheets and prints) of animals, sea creatures, food I love and other little things that make me happy. What began as a hobby has turned into my way of spreading joy through selling and sharing my sticker sheets, art prints and playful illustrations filled with colour and personality!

I started CrearteStudio with a simple belief that joy and art should be infused into our daily life, with the help of my 2 bear mascots Yoki and Poki.

Lingonjam is a small jar of berry sweet art, drawn by hand and filled with care. It features locally designed illustrations across lifestyle items, meme animal stickers, playful characters, and more.

Chapter Clay is a small business committed to making unique, long-lasting and intricate jewellery pieces. We pride ourselves in creating tarnish-free pieces, exclusively using stainless steel for our metal components.

Burnt. was founded on a love of candles and scented home fragrances. Our goal is to offer you a diverse selection of scents that are both affordable and of high quality. We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy beautiful things without breaking the bank, all of our products are reasonably priced without compromising its quality or variety in your fragrance options!

Welcome to theclaywagon! Whether you are interested in handmade clay accessories, self-designed products like stickers and cardholders, or even handmade ceramics, you are sure to find something here! Each item is carefully handcrafted and designed with the goal of bringing a touch of joy to your daily life.

Howpetalsfall produces enamel pins, stickers, dolls and other small keepsakes. I enjoy using soft pastel colours and natural elements, inspired by movies, music and life itself. Each piece is meant to live alongside you, on your outfit, bag or shelf.

llallaloves was founded in 2020 when I was in polytechnic. I've always wanted to start my own business and this was a great way to unleash the creative and entrepreneurial side of me! I handcraft resin goods such as Crocs Jibbitz and keychains, along with other beaded items!

The Crochet Stop was started with a dream to share my love of crochet with everyone who stops by! It is a world where all my creations come to life! I aim to create cute and affordable crochet items that will make your day! Products ranging from amigurumi, jewellery, pouches and much more!

⁠At The Ooctopus, we believe scent is the ultimate signature. Specialising in scent customization for brands and personal use, we turn unique olfactory vision into reality. Using our expert formulas, we craft a lifestyle, not just a fragrance. From artisanal candles and room sprays to elegant reed diffusers, solid perfumes, and hand sanitizers, we create a cohesive sensory experience tailored for everyone. Elevate every space or brand identity with The Ooctopus—where every scent is unique.

Student mental wellness advocate Ryann Phua speaking at the talk

Behind the scenes of what it is like to run a booth at the Small Beginnings: MUJI x Co-op Pop-Up, and more on the journey as a small business owner.

To all NUS Students from the Graduating Cohort of 2025: We would like to wish you a Happy Graduation! Congratulations on your momentous achievement!

When I first encountered the book, I was immediately drawn to the use of the word tteokbokki in the title - a special dish made with gochujang sauce, rice cakes and sugar.

Some of our SEM Students and Alumni banding together for a quick pic!

To all NUS 2024 Graduands! We would like to wish you a hearty congratulations as you embark on the next step of your lives!

These intelligent, adorable, water-dwelling mammals have a lot to teach us about the way we live. So, kick back, grab a pal, dive in and reconnect with your playful side, just like you otter! (Excerpt from blurb of The Little Book of Otter Philosophy)