gapyearsg

Non-Profit Organisation by gappers, for gappers.

Gap Year Singapore

SUMMARY

@gapyearsg is a Singapore-based Instagram platform dedicated to guiding and supporting students through their gap year journeys. The account shares curated resources, personal stories, tips, and structured guides to help “gappers” make meaningful, intentional use of their year off. Featured topics include planning, portfolio-building, mental wellness, mentorship, and real-world experiences. The initiative, started by a medical student who experienced the challenges of finding credible gap year guidance, aims to dispel misconceptions and foster a supportive, informed community.

SOFTWARE

Procreate
Canva
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Instagram

Instagram Posts & Social Media Content

A collection of posts designed for the @gapyearsg Instagram page, focusing on engagement, awareness, and community building.

"I took a gap year because..." Comic strip series

Narrative comics created to educate and share stories about the gap year experience.

Comic Strip 1 — I was rejected from my dream university course

Comic Strip 2 — I didn't know what my passions were

Comic Strip 3 — Dealing with impostor syndrome

Comic Strip 4 — I wanted to retake my A-Levels

Comic Strip 5 — I wanted to avoid academic burnout

Comic Strip 6 — I was considering overseas education

Comic Strip 7 — I wanted to perform better academically

Comic Strip 8 — I wanted to gain industry experience

GapYearSG Conference Designs

Gap Year SG Webinar Poster — General promotional poster for the GapYearSG webinar series

Design Process & Role

Being the chief designer for the GapYearSG Conference, I was tasked to design a promotional poster, zoom background templates for the speakers, and instagram posts to market the conference and give insights about the speakers to the audience.