As part of its intention to equip all staff and financial consultants with a design thinking mindset, the insurer used the Skills Framework to plug skill gaps. The effects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are pervasive. According to the World…
If you thought design was all about making eye-catching products, think again. Design covers many facets of our lifestyles and it is not just limited to architecture or cars. Today’s design is also centred on the humanistic approach such as…
When posed with the challenge of creating a role new to its industry in Singapore, the creative engineering company turned to the Skills Framework to help it compose a job description and map out the career path for its staff.…
When we talk about using design for business, we don’t just mean using it to create a beautiful logo or an attractive shopfront. Instead, we are talking about using the skills, tools and mindset of a designer to understand customers…
Here are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions for anyone who is new to the idea of using design for their business. Q: Why should I consider using design to improve my business? A: Design is critical for innovation. Businesses…
Eight Singapore design studios, to be mentored by four veteran in-market consultants, aim to gain foothold into key overseas furniture and lifestyle product markets. What will it take for a homegrown design brand to become a globally-recognised one? Probably oodles…
A look at how the OneMaker Group’s designathon brought ordinary people – from 9 to 68 years old – to design solutions for dementia patients and their caregivers. Slippers that can be worn interchangeably on both feet. A board game, which…
Here are seven tips from UX designers who spoke at “Conversations with UX Designers.”, a Singapore Design Week 2019 event. The designers, all graduates of Republic Polytechnic, shared stories and tips for young aspirants, and participated in a lively Q&A…