Oh parenthood! It’s a whole new world that no manual can truly capture the essence and make you feel prepared. You will only experience the reality of it when you are in it. 😅

Heyo - we're back from a short break with a kopi chat. Come sit down with us in your singlets and FBTs, and your favourite kopi/teh. This episode is part 1 of 2 of our casual design life update focusing on being a parent AND a designer! (stress)

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Timestamp:

(00:00) Hello!

(04:40) Becoming a parent..once again

(06:50) Thoughts around employment and pregnant

(09:36) Experiencing life in seasons

(11:40) When should I take a break in the midst of trying?

(13:30) Being more than your job as a Designer

(18:02) Reality of being a working designer parent

(21:19) Managing design work and parent work

(23:40) Anti-parents co-workers? :(

(24:32) Stop over-explaining to colleagues

(27:33) Being tactful in sharing your design process

(28:37) Green & red flags of a family-friendly workplace

(32:00) Competitive advantage of a "designer x parent"

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Behind Kiasu Design Life:

Adilah - Website | LinkedIn

Hsuan - Website | LinkedIn