My partnership with WAAP allowed me to connect with Wil on a personal level. Wil has given me the opportunity to go beyond my potential, I never knew that I had this potential in me and Wil brought it out by mentoring me and establishing connections through the gallery. He also taught me things that I have never learnt before, he even coached me in facing one of my greatest fears – public speaking.

Through all the challenges that occurred, I learnt a lot about Wil, we established a relationship far beyond just being colleagues, he is not only a mentor, but also became a close friend to me. As the director of WAAP gallery, Wil has always had a tight schedule where he has no time to even take a break, almost every 15 minutes he would have to rush off to do various tasks.

I remember him complimenting on my outfits and asked me where I usually purchase my clothes. I told him that most of my clothing do not have brands nor are do have a hefty price tag. Fashion has only been an area where I can express my personality, it also gives me a boost in self-esteem. I believe that Wil’s personality would shine brighter if he took the time to dress better, due to his busy schedule, he tends to neglect these sorts of trivial matters, as he often wears similar clothing, I believe that he is far more than what he showcases in his outfits. Therefore, this creative response is to show Wil and everyone else that even fashion, such minuscule function can play a significant role in someones life.

Clothing contains a piece of one’s identity, creating a lasting and unique impression of each individual. I believe that one’s style reveals aspects of their personality, after getting to know Wil and more about him, I wanted a way for others to see his personality through his style and choice in clothing. Therefore, for this assignment I created a package consisting of outfits that Wil can mix and match that creates style that suits his palate. These outfits that I chose for Wil are in a minimalistic diverse design, yet versatile for him to attend different occasions and events.

I chose to wrap the package with a pine cone patterned wrapping paper due to its similar shape with the pineal gland in the brain, it serves as a symbolic representation of human enlightenment. Therefore,  in a sense, this package is wrapped with “knowledge”. This is also a way for me to show Wil my gratitude for all the knowledge that he has passed on to me, which I am forever grateful for. After this partnership, I will continue seeking knowledge from Wil through our friendship and strong bonds.

*The course blog claims that I have “used all of [my] storage quota of 500MB”. Therefore, this is the only photo that I was able to upload.