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Me and My Money: Former interior designer finds new calling as leather artisan

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Maverick Made founder Shaun-Joel Liew began experimenting with leathercraft as a hobby.

Maverick Made founder Shaun-Joel Liew was experimenting with leathercraft as a hobby before actually turning it into a business.

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SINGAPORE – Mr Shaun-Joel Liew’s colleagues used to call him “maverick” for his unconventional approach to design and craftsmanship.

At the time, he was working in interior design and woodworking. The stint ended when he was let go over differing working styles.

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