One of the biggest challenges Yenty Jap has had to face was figuring out how to make a classroom full of kindergarten kids sit still long enough so she could teach them about the computer.
yenty jap – butterfly and flowers {detail}
Working as a graphic designer for many years, the kindergarten gig was part of her duties while employed there as their in-house designer. She laughs, “I tried to make them think that they were playing a game and challenge them to see who could remember how to turn on the computer; it was fun and a good memory from back then.”
She obviously has a good affinity with children; her designs are sweet and fresh, often punctuated with animals and flowers.
yenty jap – butterfly and flowers
It was about 6 years ago that she felt the urge to expand her skills into surface design and drawing. And although she still doesn’t see surface design as a fully fledged business for her yet, it is still an important part of who she is; it is a step in self-development while she’s still figuring out her niche. Moving from Indonesia about a year ago to Adelaide her home has also been a big part of that experience.
yenty jap – my dream forest
As a designer, there have been some bad experiences. In her home country, she told me she once partnered in a business venture with another couple that she barely knew. They were printing t-shirts, but then “things got complicated. I learned my lesson. Now, as much as I want to partner with someone to create something, when that urge comes, I tell myself to slow down; if you let the idea stay in your head for a while, you will know what works and what will not.”
yenty jap – peacock and floral
yenty jap – spring is here
When things are not going well, her best piece of advice is to say to yourself, “That is just an excuse”.
“Think about it , and you will realize it’s the best advice to keep you going.”
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You can find more of Yenty’s work on her website, ruseroux.wordpress.com and her personal site, yentyjap.com.