Non-Negotiable’s with the talented Emily Chin-Sillah, Founder of Chin Chin Prints.

Emily Chin-Sillah, is an illustrator and graphic designer born and bred in South London.

Issue 24

What's one thing you always keep with you in your bag?

My inhaler! LOL

I'm a chronic asthmatic and for as long as I can remember, I have always carried a pump in my bag (just incase). 

From my pink sequined crossbody bag in the school playground to my tiny clutch bag on a night out in my 20's - I always have a pump on me! 

What time do you usually start your day?
I aim to start working at 9am - I romanticised what my days would look like when I first went self-employed and tried different start times to find what worked best for my productivity. Clearly old habits die hard from my 9-5 days because 9am just works for me! *chefs kiss*

When life is really busy, how do you carve space to maintain peace?

I'm still trying to figure this one out if I'm completely honest. I always start my day really slowly and give myself time to enjoy my coffee, go for a walk, or journal, so that no matter how busy the day gets or how late I end up working, I have had those couple of hours in the morning to breathe. I do need to get better at this post work though!!

How do you take your coffee and how many a day?
Flat white with one sugar and I'm on a hard rule of one coffee a day and no coffee after 3pm (just because lol).

Top 3 apps

Pinterest, Sudoku & Duolingo (I've been learning French, woop woop)

What does wellness look like to you?

I paint or draw to decompress, and also go to the gym or for a long walk to clear my mind.

Where do you feel most inspired?

The places I feel most inspired include galleries, museums, museum gift shops (biggest sucker for a museum shop), book shops, and being around other creatives!

Zoom to telephone call?
Phone calls I guess - However, my preference will always be to send it in an email pleaseee!! :) 

WhatsApp or iMessage?
Whatsapp

Perfect way to spend a day off?

Subject to weather...

On a cold or rainy day, I will be indoors, candle or incense lit, a chilled playlist on, OR an animated film on in the background, at my easel painting away.

On a warm day, I will be strolling around a gallery or museum with a friend, stopping off for street food or dim sum - because dim sum is life.

Thank you so much Emily!

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