FACULTY
A great teacher isn't merely one with years of industry experience, but one who has the patience and aptitude to groom the next generation of digital artist. 3dsense is honored to be working with this team of giants.
Born and bred in Hong Kong, the multifaceted Stanley wears different hats as an illustrator, designer, concept artist, creative director and co-founder of Imaginary Friends Studios — a world acclaimed digital art studio that produces high quality artworks for the likes of Capcom, DC Comics, Marvel Comics and other giants in the entertainment and gaming industry.
Formally trained in graphic design and advertising, Stanley's art is imbued with a strong sense of aesthetics and visual fluidity. It is a perfect blend of eastern and western art styles. Better known by his handle Artgerm, Stanley's art continues to infect and inspire new generations of artists and his ever-growing fan base around the world. To this date, Stanley's online art gallery on deviantART has been viewed for more than 50 million times and have close to a million followers on social media.
Stanley is very active in the international art community. He has been invited to varies educational institutions & conferences to share his passion in art in many countries such as the USA, Canada, Japan, Italy, Mexico, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Singapore. On top of that, Stanley has enjoyed coverage on interior features with international art publications like 2D Artist, ImagineFX and international art annuals such as Spectrum & Expose. Stanley was also featured frequently on newspapers, online media, in addition to appearances on TV shows, radio segments & news programs.
Since 2013, Stanley and the 2 other partners of IFS (Kendrick & Kai) are running a full-time diploma course in Digital Design & Illustration for aspiring artists worldwide, in collaboration with 3dsense Media School Singapore.
Education: Diploma in Visual Communication (Graphic Design)
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Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau
Kendrick Lim
Kendrick Lim a.k.a. “kunkka” is a an illustrator , concept designer and a mentor. Beginning his creative journey in Tokyo as a game designer, he has returned home to Singapore in 2005 to establish Imaginary Friends Studios (IFS) together with 2 other partners, with a similar goal of making IFS a creative space for artists by artists. IFS has since become a household name in the entertainment and gaming industry, working with a variety of clients such as Sony Online Entertainment, Capcom, Square-Enix, Ubisoft and DC Comics.
Bold and gritty, with a sensual edge is what describes kunkka’s art, as he fuses fantasy, contemporary themes and cultural influences. With this signature style of art, he has garnered fans from both the illustration and gaming world, and has especially found his way into the psyche of millions of gaming fans worldwide with his artworks for the hugely popular game DOTA, and even having a character in the game named after him.
Education: Diploma in Digital Media Design
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Kendrick Lim
Kai Lim
Having grown up surrounded by toys and games, Kai learnt a great deal about the importance of entertainment in life, and his undying passion for games has been the single greatest driving force in his journey as an artist.
Just as well that he now works in an entertainment design studio that does everything from graphic novels to conceptual design for film, animation, games and more; surrounded by friends and the people he admires while doing the work he loves. The only thing he adores more than his craft is maybe giant, screaming, bleeding robots waging epic war across distant stars against seemingly impossible odds. And milk tea.
Education: Diploma in Interactive Media Design
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Kai Lim
Derrick is a veteran in the concept art and game industry, with over 12 years of experience working as a Concept Artist and Modeler. Before joining 3dsense, he was the Art Director of Zealot Digital where he was in charge of teams including Character Modeling, Special Effects, Animation and Background Design.
Education: Diploma in Illustration and Graphic Design
Derrick Song
Program Director
Education: WSQ Diploma in Animation (Animation)
Justin Kwek
Senior Mentor
He started out as an independent artist creating diverse work from Pre-production art, Pre-viz, 2D/3D Animation & Effects, Rendering to Video Editing contributing to productions such as New Zealand’s Kiwi & Cat. Other work also included Design, Videography, Photography, Ads & NFTs. His short films currently total to at least 15 million views, some of which were entered into notable film festivals.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Architecture, WSQ Diploma in Animation with Distinction (VFX), Specialist Diploma in Short Film Production
Michael Rafanan
Cong is our senior mentor for our illustration, Game Art as well as Visual effects course. He brings with him his wealth of experience from his past production work at Sunwoo and a few other studios.
Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects
Cong Yeo
Education: MA in Digital Media Management
Julian Khor
Venny is our mentor for our Game Art and Visual Effects Diploma program. Venny has mentored countless students over her career at 3dsense and had also shaped many of their lives, as they further their career in the industry. As a 3D Modeling mentor, she is well verse with the tools and processes, needed for compelling and captivating visuals.
Education: WSQ Diploma in Animation; Masters in Information Systems Management
Venny Lie
Senior Mentor
Kong Yek Peng
Yek Peng, formerly a senior artist at renowed studio Carbon, is our Motion Graphics program director. At 3dsense, he ensures students are equipped with the neccesary skillset and knowledge of their craft in order to pursue a meaningful career.
Education: Diploma in Digital Media Design
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Kong Yek Peng
Manfred Seet
Manfred has been working in the motion graphics industry for over 8 years and worked with prominent studios in Singapore such as Offset and Carbon. He is well-versed in 2D & 3D designand animation, with experience in video production and visual effects. His skills allowed him to participate in many projects involving global big names such as McDonald’s, Apple & Facebook,as well as local brands like Singtel, Starhub & Night Owl Cinematics. Besides being a motion designer, he has also doubled-up as a technical director, entrusted to lead the team in technical abilities. He believes that working efficiently is as important as being creative in the demanding world of motion graphics. This led him to really dive deep and understand the software he uses and to push the limits of the tools, picking up advanced skills such as expressions and scripting to automate repetitive tasks. His knowledge of the tools of the trade often resulted in his colleagues approaching him for advice and solutions. This recognition of his expertise also invited opportunities for him to hold talks and share his knowledge with fellow colleagues and external audiences who are interested in learning the craft. Over the years, his growing interest in teaching led him to venture out into education. As such, joining 3dsense Media School is a natural choice, giving him a fun and creative environment to groom budding motion designers.
Education: Bachelor of Arts (Visual Communication)
Manfred Seet
Education: MA in Architecture; Specialist Diploma in Digital Film Production
Chia Kai
Education: LaSalle (Diploma) HyperIsland (Masters)
Adrian Cher
After his studies in Digital Media and Design at NYP, and Art Management at Lasalle College of the Arts, Jonathan worked at various fine art galleries and studios, and was involved in organizing and participating in major art festivals in Singapore for several years, all the while continuing his passion for creativity.
In 2019, Jonathan launched his own professional creative outfit, Craftsmen: Boutique Color and Production services, specialising in crafting unique creations in any scale imaginable, and has been working in conjunction with several notable brands such as Netflix and Disney, and still providing quality services to private collectors and afficionados alike.
Currently, he still operates Craftsmen, but has also taken up a teaching position at 3dSense Media school, educating future artists who wish to persue a career in the creative industry.
Education: Diploma in Digital Media Design (NYP), BA (Hons) in Arts Management (Lasalle)
Jon Hwang
Toy Production Mentor
Singapore.Education: Bachelor in Animation, WSQ Diploma in Animation
Jon Hwang
Toy Production Mentor
Stanley "Artgerm" Lau
Born and bred in Hong Kong, the multifaceted Stanley wears different hats as an illustrator, designer, concept artist, creative director and co-founder of Imaginary Friends Studios — a world acclaimed digital art studio that produces high quality artworks for the likes of Capcom, DC Comics, Marvel Comics and other giants in the entertainment and gaming industry.
Formally trained in graphic design and advertising, Stanley's art is imbued with a strong sense of aesthetics and visual fluidity. It is a perfect blend of eastern and western art styles. Better known by his handle Artgerm, Stanley's art continues to infect and inspire new generations of artists and his ever-growing fan base around the world. To this date, Stanley's online art gallery on deviantART has been viewed for more than 50 million times and have close to a million followers on social media.
Stanley is very active in the international art community. He has been invited to varies educational institutions & conferences to share his passion in art in many countries such as the USA, Canada, Japan, Italy, Mexico, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Singapore. On top of that, Stanley has enjoyed coverage on interior features with international art publications like 2D Artist, ImagineFX and international art annuals such as Spectrum & Expose. Stanley was also featured frequently on newspapers, online media, in addition to appearances on TV shows, radio segments & news programs.
Since 2013, Stanley and his partners of IFS, Kendrick and Kai, have been running a full-time diploma course in Concept Design & Illustration for aspiring artists worldwide, in collaboration with 3dsense Media School Singapore.
Education: Diploma in Visual Communication (Graphic Design)
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Stanley Artgerm Lau
Illustration Creative Director
Derrick Song
Derrick is a veteran in the concept art and game industry, with over 12 years of experience working as a Concept Artist and Modeler. Before joining 3dsense, he was the Art Director of Zealot Digital where he was in charge of teams including Character Modeling, Special Effects, Animation and Background Design.
Education: Diploma in Illustration and Graphic Design
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Derrick Song
3D & Illustration Program Director
Manfred has been working in the motion graphics industry for over 8 years and worked with prominent studios in Singapore such as Offset and Carbon. He is well-versed in 2D & 3D designand animation, with experience in video production and visual effects. His skills allowed him to participate in many projects involving global big names such as McDonald’s, Apple & Facebook,as well as local brands like Singtel, Starhub & Night Owl Cinematics. Besides being a motion designer, he has also doubled-up as a technical director, entrusted to lead the team in technical abilities. He believes that working efficiently is as important as being creative in the demanding world of motion graphics. This led him to really dive deep and understand the software he uses and to push the limits of the tools, picking up advanced skills such as expressions and scripting to automate repetitive tasks. His knowledge of the tools of the trade often resulted in his colleagues approaching him for advice and solutions. This recognition of his expertise also invited opportunities for him to hold talks and share his knowledge with fellow colleagues and external audiences who are interested in learning the craft. Over the years, his growing interest in teaching led him to venture out into education. As such, joining 3dsense Media School is a natural choice, giving him a fun and creative environment to groom budding motion designers.
Manfred Seet
Venny is our mentor for our Game Art and Visual Effects Diploma program. Venny has mentored countless students over her career at 3dsense and had also shaped many of their lives, as they further their career in the industry. As a 3D Modeling mentor, she is well verse with the tools and processes, needed for compelling and captivating visuals.
Education: WSQ Diploma in Animation
Venny Lie
Julian is a veteran in the game industry and sculpting world, with over 20 years of experience working as a game artist, senior game artist, art director and sculpting mentor. Before joining 3dsense, he was most recently the senior game artist at UBISOFT where he was in charge of teams that works on world and character designs. Julian is well known for his sculpting and 3D modeling skills. Education: MA in Digital Media Management (TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY)
Julian Khor
Michael Rafanan
Senior Mentor
Kendrick Lim
Kendrick is a an illustrator and concept designer, beginning his creative journey in Tokyo as a game designer, before returning home to Singapore in 2005 to establish Imaginary Friends Studios (IFS) together with 2 other partners, with a similar goal of making IFS a creative space for artists by artists.
Kendrick is particularly known for having a character in Dota 2 named after him, as a tribute to the unforgettable in-game loading screens that he created for the original Dota.
Education: Diploma in Digital Media Design (Nanyang Polytechnic)
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Kendrick Lim
Illustration Art Director
Kai Lim
Having grown up surrounded by toys and games, Kai learnt a great deal about the importance of entertainment in life, and his undying passion for games has been the single greatest driving force in his journey as an concept artist.
An internationally renowned concept designer and illustrator, he has produced concept art for movies such as Edge of Tomorrow and Oblivion, as well as games Star Wars: The Old Republic, Warhammer 40K, Planetside and Front Mission Evolved.
Education: Diploma in Interactive Media Design
Kai Lim
Illustration Creative Director
Yek Peng, formerly a senior artist at renowed studio Carbon, is our Motion Graphics program director. At 3dsense, he ensures students are equipped with the neccesary skillset and knowledge of their craft in order to pursue a meaningful career.
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Kong Yek Peng
Adrian holds a Masters in Digital Media Management from HyperIsland. He is one of the founding member of our Sculpting course and is himself an inventor. Adrian has been involved in the Computer Graphics scene for over 20 years and has been placed in many important roles over the decades within the production pipeline of many feature and TV series project. He love for machines coupled with his knowledge of CG, led him to build many interesting inventions and allows him to have explorations in these areas.
Adrian Cher
Prior to joining 3dsense, Cong was a game illustrator and 3D modeler at various game and animation studios in Singapore. A highly versatile artist, his strengths include digital illustration, concept design, 3D modeling, sculpting and texture painting. Cong worked on game art illustrations and concept art for games published in the Asia market. Prior to that, he was responsible for texture painting and modeling for various Disney projects at Sunwoo Entertainment studio. To date, his credits include games and animated TV series such as Dragon Genesis, Sofia the First, Ted and Dory and Super Slot Showdown. Education: WSQ Diploma in Animation www.facebook.com/artofcongyeo
Cong Yeo
VFX, Illustration & Games Senior Mentor
CK graduated from NUS with a Master n Architecture. In 2017, he took a career switch into the illustration and concept art industry. Here at 3dsense, Chiakai brings with him his passion for digital illustration, he is instrumental in molding the next generation of CG Talents here at 3dsense.
Teo Chia Kai
After his studies in Digital Media and Design at NYP, and Art Management at Lasalle College of the Arts, Jonathan worked at various fine art galleries and studios, and was involved in organizing and participating in major art festivals in Singapore for several years, all the while continuing his passion for creativity.
In 2019, Jonathan launched his own professional creative outfit, Craftsmen: Boutique Color and Production services, specialising in crafting unique creations in any scale imaginable, and has been working in conjunction with several notable brands such as Netflix and Disney, and still providing quality services to private collectors and afficionados alike.
Currently, he still operates Craftsmen, but has also taken up a teaching position at 3dSense Media school, educating future artists who wish to persue a career in the creative industry.
Education: Diploma in Digital Media Design (NYP), BA (Hons) in Arts Management (Lasalle)