2016 — 2026
Children Holding Guns is a military-themed brand I started as a tribute to my two years of mandatory National Service in Singapore.
From shellscrape nights to endless waits in training sheds, I filled a notebook with ideas while counting down the days to finishing service and returning to my creative life in civilisation.
Unfortunately, life isn’t always a bag of night snacks. While unemployed and building my portfolio, I started Children Holding Guns to bring those ideas from the past two years to life—and hopefully bring some laughter to those who are serving, or have served.
It all started with an outfield pop-up.
The brand derives its name from a line in the army song "Training to be Soldiers”.
Over the decade, I have designed and produced notebooks, motivational patches, pins and even toys.
Some cartoons and memes for socials in marketing efforts.
Ten years later, I ended my service here.
(I’m getting old)
Thank you everyone who supported the project.
Good news. These are still available for purchase.
As part of ChildrenHoldingGuns, I designed a collection of velcro patches to celebrate every Singaporean son’s mandatory two-year national service. In the mix, we honor the ones who Horlan (are lost), survived 7-extras, and fought for early-book-outs.
Embroidered Patch
6.7cm (Round) / 8.0cm x 4.2cm (Rectangle)
Tekan Dice has the whole day to play with you — a perfect gift for your Platoon Sergeant.
Knock It Down
Confinement
Close One Eye
Sign Extra
No Admin Time
Camo On
Wood material and silkscreen printed.
3cm x 3cm x 3cm
Keychain Tags for backpacks and key holders.
"MAY THE WEEKENDS I BURN LIGHT THE WAY" (both sides)
“RUSH TO WAIT / WAIT TO RUSH”
Embroidered Tag and Toy Soldier on Keychain
13cm x 2.5cm (Tag)