Veronica Yew

Veronica’s timeless interpretation of design was first established through decades of experience with her design practice, dedicated to creating fine living environments with strong design elements. She maintains a varied portfolio of clients from hospitalities to private residences,  both local and overseas projects.

She is passionate about the development of aesthetic understanding and appreciation, as well as honing the ability for creative expression placing human needs at the centre. To this, she continues to identify and uncover the potential in her charges.

Veronica believes the knowledge she accumulates as a practitioner is only valuable if shared with others, she joined NAFA and has consistently taught through the semesters. Her goal in teaching is to foster the acquisition of a base of concepts and learning skills to facilitate further learning, guide students in the evaluation of critical thinking. Applying her knowledge of psychology, to inspire growth in her students, a sense of curiosity, open‐mindedness, and a thirst for knowledge. She enjoys being a mentor and get her mentees to be motivated, insightful, and enthusiastic thinkers. These competencies will equip students for a broad range of demands in future academic and occupational settings.

Besides her teaching, she is also involved in curriculum planning and developed modules that nurtured a new generation of learners and meet industry practices and standards. To continually refine her teaching techniques, Veronica continues to look for opportunities to incorporate innovative teaching techniques by attending pedagogy workshops and pursuing formal training opportunities and higher education, striving to become a skilled thinker and learner, believing that this process is life‐long.