Week 2 at YellowAd

The second week at YellowAd felt like the moment when the unfamiliar slowly started turning into something comfortable. After spending the first week understanding the workflow and adjusting to the agency environment, this week was more about settling in — both with the team and with the pace of work.

One of the nicest parts of the week was simply getting to know everyone better. The small everyday interactions began to shape the workday in ways I hadn’t expected. Breakfast and tea breaks gradually became mini social gatherings where conversations flowed easily — sometimes about work, sometimes about completely random topics.

Of course, no office gossip session is complete without discussions about other teams. Hearing stories about what’s happening across departments, who’s working on what, and occasionally teasing about the “senior dominance” in certain teams somehow became part of the daily routine. These light moments in between tasks helped balance the seriousness of deadlines and made the workspace feel lively rather than intimidating.

The week also included a few birthday celebrations within the office. Celebrating together, even briefly, added warmth to the workplace and reminded me that professional spaces are also about people and relationships, not just projects and deliverables.

Becoming More Confident With Creative Work

Compared to the first week, I found myself becoming more comfortable working with the brand’s creatives and guidelines. Instead of cautiously navigating the design system, I began experimenting with layouts and understanding how different elements fit together within the brand’s visual identity.

Layouting is still something I consider a weak point for myself. Structuring compositions and finding the right balance between elements can take time, and sometimes I catch myself adjusting tiny details for longer than necessary.

But I keep reminding myself of something one of my postgraduate professors once told me: patience and practice are the only ways to truly improve design fundamentals. Remembering that advice helps me approach the process calmly rather than rushing through it.

And on a lighter note, I’ve also noticed a positive sign of progress — my senior supervisor doesn’t scold me anymore. I’m choosing to interpret that as a small victory.

Handling Real Creative Volume

One of the most satisfying parts of this week was realising how much work I had actually managed to complete.

Over the span of five days, I worked on nearly 30 creatives, adapting and refining them according to the brand’s requirements. Seeing that number made me pause for a moment and appreciate how much I had grown in such a short time.

It felt like proof that stepping outside my comfort zone was worth it.

And the week came with another personal milestone as well — I received my first salary after joining the agency. It might seem like a small thing, but for me it was a moment of quiet pride. Knowing that I had contributed to the team’s work and created real outputs for the brand made the achievement feel meaningful.

For the first time, the transition from student to professional felt truly real.

Exploring AI as a Creative Tool

Another interesting learning experience this week was experimenting more deeply with AI tools within the creative process.

My supervisor introduced me to ways of using AI in Photoshop and in generating product visuals and videos. With so many discussions around AI potentially replacing creative jobs, I was curious to see how it actually fits into everyday design work.

After trying it out myself, I realised that AI works best when used as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for creativity. It can help generate product visuals quickly or assist in certain design tasks, but the real challenge lies in crafting the right prompts.

When the prompts are clear and intentional, the results can be incredibly useful. But if the instructions are vague, the output can quickly become confusing — sometimes even more frustrating than helpful.

So instead of seeing AI as something threatening, I’m beginning to understand it as another tool in the designer’s toolkit — one that requires guidance, creativity, and experimentation to use effectively.

Balancing Work and Well-being

Outside of work tasks, this week also required me to manage something more personal. I’ve been dealing with some health issues, which meant balancing office responsibilities with medications and taking extra care of myself.

It wasn’t always easy, but I made an effort to stay consistent with both work and recovery. Keeping myself hydrated and allowing my body time to recover became just as important as meeting deadlines.

Despite these challenges, the motivation to keep learning and contributing kept me going. There’s something genuinely satisfying about knowing that the work I’m doing is part of real brand communication.

And that makes showing up every day feel worthwhile.

Reflection on Week Two

Looking back, the second week feels like a transition point in my journey at YellowAd.

The first week was about observing and understanding the environment. The second week has been about becoming a part of it — building connections with the team, gaining confidence in creative work, and experiencing small milestones that mark personal growth.

From tea-time gossip sessions to handling multiple creatives and experimenting with AI tools, every day brought a mix of learning, humour, and responsibility.

There is still so much more to explore and improve, but the journey already feels exciting.

And perhaps that’s the most reassuring part — knowing that I’m slowly finding my rhythm in the agency world.