Carolyn Kan (Singapore Designer) - Revision history

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	==References / Citations==		==References / Citations==
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	{{Infobox person		{{Infobox person
	\| image = Carolyn Kan profile.jpg		\| image = Carolyn Kan profile.jpg
	\| alma mater = University of Melbourne ~~(Bachelor Degree in Psychology)~~		\| alma mater = University of Melbourne
	\| occupation = Fine jewellery designer		\| occupation = Fine jewellery designer
	\| spouse = Chiew Huan Chong (m. 1999)		\| spouse = Chiew Huan Chong (m. 1999)
	\| website = https://www.carriekrocks.com/		\| website = https://www.carriekrocks.com/
	\|known for=Founder of Carrie K.}}		\|known for=Founder of Carrie K.\|education=Degree in Psychology}}

	Carolyn Kan is the founder and designer of artisan jewellery brand Carrie K. Besides Carrie K., Carolyn is also involved in programmes with Lasalle College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.<ref>Helmi Yusof. “Carolyn Kan”. ''The Business Times.'' March 15, 2019. Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> She is also the co-founder of Keepers, a collective of Singaporean independent designers, artists and craftsmen who come together to showcase their craft in rotational thematic installations.		Carolyn Kan is the founder and designer of artisan jewellery brand Carrie K. Besides Carrie K., Carolyn is also involved in programmes with Lasalle College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.<ref>Helmi Yusof. “Carolyn Kan”. ''The Business Times.'' March 15, 2019. Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> She is also the co-founder of Keepers, a collective of Singaporean independent designers, artists and craftsmen who come together to showcase their craft in rotational thematic installations.

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Beauty and the Beast (2017)

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	===Beauty and the Beast (2017)===		===Beauty and the Beast (2017)===
	[[File:Carrie K Beauty and the Beast.jpg\|thumb\|''Carrie K.'s Beauty and Beast collection in collaboration with Disney.'']]		[[File:Carrie K Beauty and the Beast.jpg\|thumb\|''Carrie K.'s Beauty and the Beast collection in collaboration with Disney.'']]
	In 2017, Carrie K. collaborated with Disney to produce a jewellery line in light of the film’s release. In this collection, Carolyn juxtaposed precious gems against jagged patterns to bring out the contrast between Belle’s elegance and the Beast’s imperfections. Through this collaboration, she hoped to make artisan jewellery more accessible to consumers.<ref>Tan, Winnie. “Disney’s Beauty and The Beast spawns a plethora of merchandise”. ''The Straits Times.'' March 16, 2017. Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>		In 2017, Carrie K. collaborated with Disney to produce a jewellery line in light of the film’s release. In this collection, Carolyn juxtaposed precious gems against jagged patterns to bring out the contrast between Belle’s elegance and the Beast’s imperfections. Through this collaboration, she hoped to make artisan jewellery more accessible to consumers.<ref>Tan, Winnie. “Disney’s Beauty and The Beast spawns a plethora of merchandise”. ''The Straits Times.'' March 16, 2017. Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>

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	\| alma mater = University of Melbourne (Bachelor Degree in Psychology)		\| alma mater = University of Melbourne (Bachelor Degree in Psychology)
	\| occupation = Fine jewellery designer		\| occupation = Fine jewellery designer
	\| spouse = Chiew Huan Chong (m. ~~1994~~)		\| spouse = Chiew Huan Chong (m. 1999)
	\| website = https://www.carriekrocks.com/		\| website = https://www.carriekrocks.com/
	\|known for=Founder of Carrie K.}}		\|known for=Founder of Carrie K.}}

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Background

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	==Background==		==Background==
	Carolyn graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Melbourne in 1993.<ref>[https://sg.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-kan-64723521?src=aff-lilpar&veh=aff_src.aff-lilpar_c.partners_pkw.123201_plc.adgoal%20GmbH_pcrid.449670_learning&trk=aff_src.aff-lilpar_c.partners_pkw.123201_plc.adgoal%20GmbH_pcrid.449670_learning&clickid=Vn12dfTWOxyJRB “Carrie K”]. ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from LinkedIn. </ref>		Carolyn graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Melbourne in 1993.<ref>[https://sg.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-kan-64723521?src=aff-lilpar&veh=aff_src.aff-lilpar_c.partners_pkw.123201_plc.adgoal%20GmbH_pcrid.449670_learning&trk=aff_src.aff-lilpar_c.partners_pkw.123201_plc.adgoal%20GmbH_pcrid.449670_learning&clickid=Vn12dfTWOxyJRB “Carrie K”]. ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from LinkedIn. </ref> In 1998, she started working for M&C Saatchi Singapore, a multinational advertising agency. In 2003, she took on the role of Managing Director at the agency.<ref>Atifa Hargrave-Silk. “M&C hires Ramsey as Asia president”. ''Media.'' June 13, 2003. Accessed 19 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> The company ended its operations in 2008 and Carolyn went on a sabbatical for a year.<ref>Robin Hicks. “M&C Saatchi calls time in Singapore”. ''Media.'' June 12, 2008. Accessed 19 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>


	In 1998, she started working for M&C Saatchi Singapore, a multinational advertising agency. In 2003, she took on the role of Managing Director at the agency.<ref>Atifa Hargrave-Silk. “M&C hires Ramsey as Asia president”. ''Media.'' June 13, 2003. Accessed 19 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> The company ended its operations in 2008 and Carolyn went on a sabbatical for a year.<ref>Robin Hicks. “M&C Saatchi calls time in Singapore”. ''Media.'' June 12, 2008. Accessed 19 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>

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	\| image = Carolyn Kan profile.jpg		\| image = Carolyn Kan profile.jpg
	\| alma mater = University of Melbourne (Bachelor Degree in Psychology)		\| alma mater = University of Melbourne (Bachelor Degree in Psychology)
	\| occupation = Fine jewellery designer ~~(Founder of Carrie K.)~~		\| occupation = Fine jewellery designer
	\| spouse = Chiew Huan Chong (m. 1994)		\| spouse = Chiew Huan Chong (m. 1994)
	\| website = https://www.carriekrocks.com/		\| website = https://www.carriekrocks.com/
	}}		\|known for=Founder of Carrie K.}}

	Carolyn Kan is the founder and designer of artisan jewellery brand Carrie K. Besides Carrie K., Carolyn is also involved in programmes with Lasalle College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.<ref>Helmi Yusof. “Carolyn Kan”. ''The Business Times.'' March 15, 2019. Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> She is also the co-founder of Keepers, a collective of Singaporean independent designers, artists and craftsmen who come together to showcase their craft in rotational thematic installations.		Carolyn Kan is the founder and designer of artisan jewellery brand Carrie K. Besides Carrie K., Carolyn is also involved in programmes with Lasalle College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.<ref>Helmi Yusof. “Carolyn Kan”. ''The Business Times.'' March 15, 2019. Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> She is also the co-founder of Keepers, a collective of Singaporean independent designers, artists and craftsmen who come together to showcase their craft in rotational thematic installations.

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	\| image = Carolyn Kan profile.jpg		\| image = Carolyn Kan profile.jpg
	\| alma mater = University of Melbourne (Bachelor Degree in Psychology)		\| alma mater = University of Melbourne (Bachelor Degree in Psychology)
	\| occupation = Fine jewellery designer		\| occupation = Fine jewellery designer (Founder of Carrie K.)
	~~\| known for =~~ Founder of Carrie K
	\| spouse = Chiew Huan Chong (m. 1994)		\| spouse = Chiew Huan Chong (m. 1994)
	\| website = https://www.carriekrocks.com/		\| website = https://www.carriekrocks.com/

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Notable collaborations & collections

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	==Notable collaborations & collections==		==Notable collaborations & collections==
	Carolyn’s fascination with jewellery was evident since her university days. While in Melbourne, she started a sketchbook of jewellery designs which would inspire the basis of Carrie K. creations.<ref>Lee, Venessa. [https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/carrie-k-founder-carolyn-kan-took-one-day-sabbatical-and-found-passion-in-jewellery-design “Carrie K founder Carolyn Kan took ‘one-day sabbatical’ and found passion in jewellery design”]. ''The Straits Times.'' February 1, 2016. Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com.</ref> Over the years, Carolyn has been commissioned by various brands to create unique collections.		Carolyn’s fascination with jewellery was evident since her university days. While in Melbourne, she started a sketchbook of jewellery designs which would inspire the basis of Carrie K. creations.<ref>Lee, Venessa. [https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/carrie-k-founder-carolyn-kan-took-one-day-sabbatical-and-found-passion-in-jewellery-design “Carrie K founder Carolyn Kan took ‘one-day sabbatical’ and found passion in jewellery design”]. ''The Straits Times.'' February 1, 2016. Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com.</ref> Over the years, Carolyn has been commissioned by various brands and organisations to create unique collections.

	===Beauty and the Beast (2017)===		===Beauty and the Beast (2017)===

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Carrie K. (2009 - present)

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	==Carrie K. (2009 - present)==		==Carrie K. (2009 - present)==
	[[File:Carrie K atelier.jpg\|thumb\|''As of 2019, Carrie K. has an atelier at Funan Mall.'']]		[[File:Carrie K atelier.jpg\|thumb\|''As of 2019, Carrie K. has an atelier at Funan Mall.'']]
	Carolyn’s fascination with jewellery was evident since her university days. While in Melbourne, she started a sketchbook of jewellery designs which would inspire the basis of Carrie K. creations.<ref>Lee, Venessa. [https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/carrie-k-founder-carolyn-kan-took-one-day-sabbatical-and-found-passion-in-jewellery-design “Carrie K founder Carolyn Kan took ‘one-day sabbatical’ and found passion in jewellery design”]. ''The Straits Times.'' February 1, 2016. Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com.</ref>

	===Apprenticeship in Italy (2008)===		===Apprenticeship in Italy (2008)===
	While she was on sabbatical in 2008, Carolyn travelled to Florence, Italy to learn Italian. There, she was acquainted with a silversmith and decided to embark on a month-long apprenticeship under her. After creating her first ring, Carolyn described the moment as an epiphany and decided to pursue silversmithing and jewellery design.<ref>Lee, Venessa. [https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/carrie-k-founder-carolyn-kan-took-one-day-sabbatical-and-found-passion-in-jewellery-design “Carrie K founder Carolyn Kan took ‘one-day sabbatical’ and found passion in jewellery design”]. ''The Straits Times.'' February 1, 2016. Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com.</ref>		While she was on sabbatical in 2008, Carolyn travelled to Florence, Italy to learn Italian. There, she was acquainted with a silversmith and decided to embark on a month-long apprenticeship under her. After creating her first ring, Carolyn described the moment as an epiphany and decided to pursue silversmithing and jewellery design.<ref>Lee, Venessa. [https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/carrie-k-founder-carolyn-kan-took-one-day-sabbatical-and-found-passion-in-jewellery-design “Carrie K founder Carolyn Kan took ‘one-day sabbatical’ and found passion in jewellery design”]. ''The Straits Times.'' February 1, 2016. Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com.</ref>
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	==Notable collaborations & collections==		==Notable collaborations & collections==
			Carolyn’s fascination with jewellery was evident since her university days. While in Melbourne, she started a sketchbook of jewellery designs which would inspire the basis of Carrie K. creations.<ref>Lee, Venessa. [https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/carrie-k-founder-carolyn-kan-took-one-day-sabbatical-and-found-passion-in-jewellery-design “Carrie K founder Carolyn Kan took ‘one-day sabbatical’ and found passion in jewellery design”]. ''The Straits Times.'' February 1, 2016. Accessed 24 September 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com.</ref> Over the years, Carolyn has been commissioned by various brands to create unique collections.

	===Beauty and the Beast (2017)===		===Beauty and the Beast (2017)===