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~ National Arts Council ~
Awarded Scholar

~ Royal College of Art ~
Masters Candidate

~ 10+ years experience ~
leading a creative enterprise

~ Over 300+ creatives ~
Mentored / supported

The (ESC) method FOR
REAL creative FREEDOM.

Bio & Curriculum Vitae

A decade of building a studio from the ground up taught me one truth: talent alone is never enough. Without business acumen, even the most gifted, eventually give up. My (ESC) methodology is designed to guide creatives to escape the ‘struggling artist’ phase.

The (ESC) escape method ❊

E – Educate in Business Basics

Without financial literacy or entrepreneurial know-how of the work industry, you remain dependent on luck and “exposure. Equip yourself with real-world knowledge.

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S - Stack Skills to Stand Out
Creative talent is your foundation, but it’s the stack that makes you stand out. Layer entrepreneurial skills—grant writing, budgeting, marketing—on top of your craft to expand your value. 

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C - Communicate To Win
Master the tools that matter—proposals, pitch decks, and presentations. Build the confidence to frame ideas, overcome objections, and persuade clients, boards, or grant panels.

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Testimonials

“Imran is an impeccable leader! He was my supervisor while I was working for Mural Lingo as their Lead Designer. He empowers his team members to expand their skills to create an effective interdisciplinary team.”

Santra N.
Product Design Lead & Consultant

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“Since that first encounter, our paths have intersected in various capacities, whether as a lecturer seeking internship opportunities or guest speakers for my students, or as a volunteer with the Residents' Network.”

Sharifah S.
Educator, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

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“Imran is a natural leader who I know will stick around till the end, always providing support by any means he can. His leadership is defined by his deep respect for others, and he creates an environment where everyone is empowered to grow and contribute meaningfully.'

Carolyn T.
Senior Copywriter, Comms Strategist
The M Makers

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“As a leader, Imran has the ability to spot an individual’s potential for success and nurturing said individuals, while offering them the opportunities to learn. He is often patient with progress, while at the same time, offering avenues to break us out of their comfort zones.”

Yusri Y.
Comms Executive and Arts Manager,
Mural Lingo

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Start free with toolkits to support your creative journey

Educate yourself with foundational skills of creative entrepreneurship and (ESC) escape the struggling artist trap. Move beyond living project to project, and build true creative and financial freedom—earning sustainably, generating passive income, and gaining the power to live and work anywhere in the world.

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