What stood out to me was the automation. We picked YouCanBookMe because we wanted the studio to be self-automated—it needed to run smoothly without us being there all the time."- Trisyia Irdina
Meet Trisyia, the 20-year-old producer and operations manager at Studio 5 Spaces, a 24/7 self-service photo and video studio in Singapore. What began as a video production internship turned into a meaningful leadership opportunity when her CEO recognized her potential and invited her to take on a central role in shaping the newly launched studio brand.
With her guidance and day-to-day oversight, Studio 5 Spaces—part of the larger Studio Five Corp—has quickly become a top-rated creative studio, recently recognized as one of the 18 best photo studios in Singapore.
Trisyia’s mission at Studio 5? To make high-quality creative spaces accessible to everyone, from seasoned professionals to students and cosplayers on a budget.
Let’s dive into how she did it using YouCanBookMe’s online scheduling app for creative services.
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Location Singapore |
Company size Small business |
Industry Creative services— photography and videography
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YCBM stats Customer since: March 2024 Lifetime bookings: 190 Number of booking pages: 5 |
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The problem In the beginning, running a 24/7 creative studio meant scheduling was totally manual. Trisyia, balancing her role as a student and operations manager, had to schedule everyone individually and physically be at the studio to let clients in. The solution Everything changed when her COO suggested YouCanBookMe. Suddenly, clients could book themselves. They could even get the studio entrance code sent to them with an automated SMS sequence, freeing up more time for Trisyia. The outcome Today, Studio 5 Spaces runs smoothly in the background—freeing up Trisyia to focus on what she loves: improving the customer experience and building the business. |
Running a 24/7 creative studio sounds exciting—but in the early days, it meant long hours, early mornings, and endless manual tasks for Trisyia. As a full-time student balancing operations at Studio 5 Spaces, she found herself doing it all by hand.
We had to wake up early in the morning to unlock the studio, switch on the aircon, get the equipment ready. Everything was so manual—even just making sure the booking showed up on the calendar."
Each client booking came with a checklist: send a booking confirmation email, prepare the space, provide access, follow up afterward. It was time-consuming, repetitive, and overwhelming—especially while juggling classes.
Even sending access codes required a manual email every single time. Scaling the business like this? It didn’t feel sustainable.
When Trisyia’s COO introduced her to YouCanBookMe, everything changed.
What stood out to me was the automation. We picked YCBM because we wanted the studio to be self-automated—it needed to run smoothly without us being there all the time.”
Now, each booking triggers a seamless, fully automated experience:
If they leave a review, they get a one-hour free usage. That really helps a lot—we get so many people who come back.”
With five branded booking pages—covering studio tours, hourly sessions, and full-day rentals—everything is streamlined and easy to manage.
With YouCanBookMe powering the backend, Trisyia can focus on what really matters: improving the customer experience and growing the studio—without burning out.
Before, everything was just so time-consuming. Especially when I was schooling, it was hard to juggle both. Now, I don’t really have to think about it—I know it’s all running smoothly thanks to YCBM.”
Her efforts didn’t go unnoticed. What started as an internship in video production turned into a leadership opportunity when her CEO saw Trisyia's potential and entrepreneurial spirit. Today, she oversees daily operations and helps shape the future of Studio 5 Spaces.
Even better? The team now uses booking data from YouCanBookMe to drive targeted campaigns and email marketing. With plans to expand the platform to other divisions and their newly-launched co-working space, Trisyia continues to grow alongside the business she helped streamline.
Full day video studio booking page
Studio 5’s booking experience is fully embedded on their website, meaning clients never leave the Studio 5 Spaces site during the scheduling process. No pop-ups, no redirects—just a seamless, branded flow from start to finish.
Each service has its own customized booking page, tailored to the type of session. Clients can easily find what they need, whether it’s a quick hourly rental or a full-day shoot.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
The result? A booking system that feels just as polished and professional as the studio itself while keeping things simple, fast, and user-friendly.
When Trisyia first joined Studio 5 as an intern, she didn’t have a business background. What she did have was curiosity, drive, and a willingness to learn. Her eagerness to ask questions and improve herself every day caught the attention of her CEO, who eventually invited her to help run Studio 5 Spaces.
I didn’t know much at first, but I was eager to learn. Even if I wasn’t directly handling something, I’d go to the other teams and ask: How do you do this? Why do you do that?”
Today, she’s leading campaigns, optimizing lead flows, and shaping client strategy!
Trisyia believes one of the reasons Studio 5 Spaces is thriving is because she sees the studio through the eyes of its clients—especially students and young creatives. That empathy helped shape pricing, messaging, and even the idea for a future student membership program.
As a student, I know how hard budgeting can get. That’s why we’re working on a membership plan that makes access more affordable.”
Her advice for other creative entrepreneurs? Stay close to your audience, and let your lived experience shape the way you build your business.
Trisyia’s journey from intern to operations lead shows what’s possible when you stop trying to wear every hat. As a full-time student helping run one of Singapore’s fastest-growing creative studios, she turned to YouCanBookMe to automate the scheduling chaos and take back her time.
The result? A fully self-service booking system that keeps Studio 5 Spaces running smoothly around the clock—while Trisyia focuses on leading campaigns, elevating the customer experience, and growing with confidence.
Now, the studio thrives—and so does she.
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