As much as Singapore American School is known for its excellence, we are also proud to have an outstanding group of dedicated staff who support the school. Every month, we will feature one outstanding staff so you can learn more about who they are and what they do—both at school and outside.

This month's Staff Spotlight series features our design lead at the communications office, Amos Ong. He is one of the pioneers of the communications office responsible for almost all of our branding here at SAS. His vision and ideas have inspired the visual and brand identity on and off-campus, from the heritage gallery to the SAS advertising campaigns, Journeys magazine design and layout, and even some spirit merchandise you see at our Friday Night Lights. It's so impressive to see the huge improvements he's made in the last seven years!

Amos shared with us one of his favorite family traditions that they recently started. When visiting his wife's hometown, Ubon in Ratchathani, he and his family make it a point to visit an orphanage. His family spends the whole day with the kids and gifts them with food supplies and stationeries. 

Here's a photo from his recent visit to the orphanage:

Learn more about our very talented design lead:

1. When did you join SAS?

2013

2. Where were you before SAS?

Multiple design agencies in Singapore.

3. Describe what your average day looks like.

I prioritize my tasks in order to deliver projects on schedule. I provide the vision and direction of the projects, as well as the execution of the projects.

4. Favorite food?

Fried chicken

5. Is there something most people don't know about you?
I have Morton's toe.

6. What is one thing you cannot resist?

Checking my phone.

7. If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Why?

Kong Ming the Crouching Dragon so I can learn more about his strategies. 

8. The first concert you attended?

Jay Chou

9. If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?

Carpentry 

10. What is your greatest fear?

Hairy spiders

11. What is your favorite movie?

Avatar

12. Who is your favorite artist?

JJ Lin—Singaporean singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor.

13. If you could pick anyone, who would you pick to be your mentor?

Andy Warhol

14. Favorite place you have visited?

Hawker center at Old Airport Road