Michael Poh

Michael is a freelance blogger and regular contributor for Hongkiat.com. He graduated from the National University of Singapore with a double major in Psychology and Communications & New Media in 2011.He believes in the power of the written word to influence and inspire. An enthusiastic video gamer, Michael is also actively engaged in various physical activities in his spare time.

Latest posts

How to Turn Smartphones Into Credit Card Readers

The credit card is one of the easiest payment tools that could be thought up. It makes for easy transactions of large amounts and minimizes your losse…

Manager or Leader: Which Are You?

Discover the difference between being a manager and a leader. Learn which one you are and how to improve your skills.

Future of Gaming: 5 Exciting Emerging Trends

Technology evolves in amazingly rapid speeds. If you need any real observable proof of the speedy advancement of digital technology over the years, ta…

Creative Public Awareness Ads, Vol. 2

When we think of advertisements, we tend to negatively associate them with mind manipulation of the masses for business profiteering. However, we shou…

8 Next-Generation User Interface That Are (Almost) Here

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5 Powerful TED Videos You Must See

Founded in 1984, TED is a conference established with the sole mission of spreading ideas. The annual conferences have been held since 1990, aiming to…

20+ Free World Flags Icon Sets

If you’re looking for high-quality country flag icons that are free, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve gathered some of the best icon sets a…

32 Cinemagraphs (Still Photos) You Should See

We previously introduced Cinemagraph: 28 Still Photos With Subtle Motion. A year has passed since then, and the collection on the internet has inevita…

5 Common Characteristics of A Viral Web Video

Viral videos can be so useful on many fronts, from being an effective marketing device (e.g. Honda – The Cog) to a tool for championing social cause…

30 Sand-sational Castles & Sculptures

Building castles in the air. Oh wait, I mean sandcastles. At the beach. That’s right, sandcastles and other sand sculptures. Who would’ve thought …

43 Intricate Mind Map Illustrations

For the uninitiated, a mind map is a graphical organization of ideas and concepts that can be used to facilitate the generation of ideas and the learn…

26 Cute Doodle Artwork For Your Inspiration

Discover the beauty of doodle artworks and get inspired to create your own. Check out our collection of amazing doodle art examples and tips.