Sport Singapore Annual Report 23/24

Information

Ho Rui An, Joel is a Singapore-based graphic and communication designer and a recent graduate of LASALLE College of the Arts with a BA (Hons) in Design Communication. His work operates at the intersection of design and strategy, blending disciplines to craft solutions that bridge practice and research, from printed matter to digital experiences.

With a deep love for branding, print, and typography, his aesthetic merges minimalism with a distinct sense of gravitas. Naturally curious and strategically driven, he tends to ask too many questions, a weakness for a well-set typeface, and a firm belief that the best ideas only reveal themselves after the tenth iteration.

When he is not in front of his computer, he can be found hunting down the best chicken rice in the city, nursing what is definitely not his fourth coffee of the day, or running @offthepost.store, his curated edit of vintage football jerseys for the discerning collector. He is always open to commissions, collaborations, and the occasional good conversation.

Education

LASALLE College of the Arts
(BA) Hons in Design Communication
2023—2026

Kingston University London
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Exchange Programme
Jan—Apr 2025

Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma in Communication Design
with Merit
2017—2020

Experience

OuterEdit
Account Management Intern
May—Jun 2025

Fable
Junior Designer
Aug 2022—Jun 2023

Practice Theory
Design Intern
Jun—Oct 2019

ACRE Design
Studio Assistant
Feb—Apr 2017

Achievements

Indigo Design Award 2021
Book Design Category
GOAL 2034
Silver Medal

Convertium Pte Ltd
Communication Design
Course Award 2020
Bronze Medal

National Council of Social Service
Beyond the Label Youth Outreach Creative Initiative 2019
Gold Medal

WorldSkills Singapore 2018
Graphic Design Technology
Temasek Polytechnic School of Design Representative
Certificate of Participation

Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma+ Programme
Transcultural Studies
2017—2019

Temasek Polytechnic Director’s List
AY2017/18, AY2018/19

Work Features

Give Meaning to Data
Form_Flux_Futures Exhibition
National Design Centre
2024

Fine City
Echoes for Tomorrow Exhibition
LASALLE College of the Arts, Gallery 1
2024

Sport Singapore
Annual Report 23/24
2024

Completed at B.RU Collective

2023/24 marks Sport Singapore’s 50th anniversary, a significant milestone celebrating five decades of inspiring movement, resilience, and sporting excellence. The annual report embodies this legacy through a clean and modern, typographically driven design that reflects the organization’s evolution.

The concept, The Golden Mile, symbolizes the journey of Sport Singapore, capturing both its rich history and forward momentum. The cover design pays homage to this legacy by compiling annual report covers from the past five decades, meticulously arranged to form the iconic masthead. This visual approach not only honors the institution’s heritage but also reinforces its continued impact on Singapore’s sporting landscape.