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art jam 28 heads up O ne of Singapore’s best kept secrets is Doinky Doodles, a cosy shop found at 33 Bali Lane. Selling a diverse range of handmade items from T-shirts to postcards under one roof, it is a shopping haven for the shopper with a taste for quirky designs with a unique twist. A few streets away from Bugis Junction, Doinky Doodles is located on the second floor of a shop house. Local designer Weng Pixin, 26, is the brains behind this humble shop. Having studied painting at LASELLE College of Arts, Pixin has been sewing her own toys since she was ten. She created the Doinky Doodles label in May 2008 and explains to ArtJam the meaning behind the quaint name. “It was invented after a series of frantic and fun text messaging with a friend. Doinky is a made-up word to describe the fun and colourful nature of my works, and Doodles represent the drawings, sketches and random ideas that come to me before every fresh creation.” Vastly different from your usual department store selling only mass produced items, every product in Doinky Doodles is oneof-a-kind. Her passion for creating her designs and pieces can be seen in her dedication to complete every item by herself. Yet, all her fantastic works share one thing in common. They exude creativity, positivity and fun. If you are feeling blue, this is the place to go for an immediate lift to the spirits. The moment you open the door to the staircase, you are immediately greeted by cheerfully painted animals on the walls. The warm atmosphere in the shop with happy colourful items surrounding you will certainly bring a smile to your face. Playing in the sandbox with Doinky Doodles Location: 32 Bali Lane (2 nd Floor) Contact: 6292 2248 Website: www.doinkydoodles.com Text: Cherie Thio Photos: Doinky Doodles When asked how she comes up with design ideas, Pixin says that imperfection makes up a big part of her inspiration. “Imperfection embraces the fun and freedom in art making. There’s room for mistakes, there are no rigid rules to abide by. Everything is made up. Art making should be fun, like playing with mud in the sandbox.” She adds that the individualized faces on all her plush toys are inspired by various kinds of personalities, “from cartoon characters… to any intriguing individuals you see while walking around the neighborhood.” She is not only a talented designer, but one with an environment cause to boot. Seeing it as a “duty to be as environmentallyconscious as possible”, every product is made using recycled materials. Even product labels and shop promotional leaflets are printed on excess paper left from printers. Pixin also believes in giving back to the community. Whenever she has wholesale orders, she liaises with the Mother-&- Child Project that gives women from disadvantaged families sewing jobs. Doinky Doodles is the perfect place to shop for a unique present for a special someone or the decoration to liven up your working space while you are studying. If you cannot find anything to suit yourself in the shop, you can also make a custom order. What more are you waiting for? Head down to Doinky Doodles for a different shopping experience now!
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