Bettina Tan is a designer & philatelist pursuing research. Latest Work↓ Recognising and Responding to Bad InformationA bespoke toolkit designed for the Asian Australian community to recognise and respond to misinformation and disinformation. The Chaser/ Shovel Annual 2023Australia’s leading satirical publications bring together the year’s best headlines in a back-to-back publication. Breaking the Bamboo CeilingBarriers are keeping qualified Asian Australians from attaining leadership positions. The first part of my capstone project focuses on researching this problem space and crafting a design brief. Glyde ThingsA poster designed for a mate’s house party, bringing our friends Alex (the Glyde) and Brad to life on a floating unicorn. WankernomicsThe brainchild of James Schloeffel and Charles Firth, Wankernomics explore the bureaucracy, banality, buzzwords & bullshit of the working world with a brand to match. OverlookedA proposed exhibition that brings together fifteen works from a range of periods and disciplines, connected by a multitude of perspectives through which each object can be seen and interpreted. Memory In PlantDid you know? 5 grams of DNA can store the world’s internet? Memory In Plant is a speculative design project that uses a succulent to store a lifetime of memories. 235 Pyrmont StUniquely positioned with the character of historic architecture on the doorstep of the CBD, this former woolstore has been reborn as a modern office designed to inspire collaboration and creativity. Silver Lining ShacklesA set of talismans, where through perseverance and wear and tear, a sterling silver lining appears. PerforatedMy side hustle.Perforated sells beautiful vintage Australian decimal stamps with a design focus. I hope to introduce a new generation of people to philately, whether you’re a designer like me, a stationery lover, or even a cheap skate looking for discounted postage. SoulfullA TV show and meal kit that unites religious vegans with the wider community. This project is the outcome of research based on veganism in the religious community. More Work
