dymitr
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« on: 25 June 2011, 12:08:20 pm » |
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Hi there,
I'm new in Singapore, I've moved here recently from London.
I am architect specialising in interior architecture and I'm interested to do projects over here.
can anyone please advise me where I can find potential clients ?
Thanks
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« on: 25 June 2011, 12:08:20 pm » |
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nickie
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« Reply #1 on: 26 June 2011, 1:04:39 am » |
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Well, I would say by doing exactly what you did in London to find clients! Suss out the market here thru the mags. Advertise, try and land an interview in for instance an expat magazine, portfolio presentations, leaving your business card in top range furniture stores. That kind of stuff...
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nickie
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« Reply #2 on: 26 June 2011, 18:46:08 pm » |
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i wouldn't limit myself to just singapore if I were you. There are plenty loaded expats (and locals) in bangkok, hongkong etc etc. Good luck!
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dymitr
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« Reply #3 on: 27 June 2011, 11:34:39 am » |
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Great idea, will check locations definitely.
Thanks for nice words and advice !
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« Reply #4 on: 27 June 2011, 17:50:21 pm » |
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Great idea, will check locations definitely.
Thanks for nice words and advice !
Are you here looking for a job or are you here to work in association with a design company? |
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dymitr
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« Reply #5 on: 27 June 2011, 19:17:16 pm » |
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I'm working in association with design company , however I want to diversify and I'm interested in getting more individual projects...
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nickie
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« Reply #6 on: 27 June 2011, 19:30:47 pm » |
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just thought of another thing... go to the huge bookstore in ngee ang city and check out the architecture books on hotels and homes throughout asia. There are loads of them! Some are truly fab and would suit your style brilliantly and I'm sure these days it won't be hard to find contacts that way. All the best!
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dymitr
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« Reply #7 on: 28 June 2011, 14:57:21 pm » |
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thanks...that's good idea too. do you think email will do or hard copy portfolio send to hotel would work better?
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nickie
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« Reply #8 on: 28 June 2011, 16:28:54 pm » |
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A visit in person is best no matter what or who the potential client is.... i would simply present on a ipad these days. I used to be a photographers rep, I guess it isn't all that different in your world?
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nickie
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« Reply #9 on: 28 June 2011, 18:26:41 pm » |
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No it isn't easy, but you have no choice! When I was a rep people were always disappointed if the photographer didn't come along when I presented work. They just always wanted to meet the person behind the work. And since you make fab stuff it really won't be all that hard! There are plenty books on it too... how to present yourself. That might take away your insecurities. Good luck to you!
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« Reply #10 on: 01 July 2011, 10:58:38 am » |
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Do you currently posses an employment pass or PR?
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kate smith
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« Reply #11 on: 18 July 2011, 6:39:13 am » |
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are you on a Dependant pass? or Employment pass?
You cant legally work unless you have an employment pass.
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dymitr
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« Reply #12 on: 21 July 2011, 10:16:30 am » |
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yes, I have EP
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