Design by Accident

EYEYAH!

Leaders in design and innovation explore how experimentation, failure and the perfect mistake can be catalysts for growth and innovation.

National Design Centre

In a world where meticulous planning and deliberate intention often guide the creative process, it is crucial to recognize the hidden potential of accidental design. From the famous discovery of penicillin to the accidental invention of the Post-it Note, numerous examples highlight how unexpected circumstances and unintended outcomes can shape the course of human ingenuity.During this thought-provoking discussion, our esteemed panel of experts, comprising innovators, designers, and academics, will share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on the power of embracing unpredictability in the creative process.Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the creative process and discover the uncharted territories where innovation awaits us.P﻿anellists - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowchen94/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Low Chen Nyeow</a>, Senior Design Engineer at Dyson<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmakany/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tamas Makany,</a> Associate Professor of Communication Management (Practice) at SMU, ex-Netflix, ex-Microsoft, and ex-LeapFrog Games.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-elara-mohan-12549661/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rajesh Elara Mohan</a> co-founder Lionsbot International, Wefaa Robotics and Professor at SUTDCo-Founder <a href="https://www.markwee.sg/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markweedesign/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mark Wee</a>, Co-founder <a href="https://www.designingyourlife.institute/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Designing Your Life Institute</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannetehdesign/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Joanne Teh,</a> Assistant Director IMDA PIXELM﻿oderated by<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-wilson-chua-2a29877/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Tanya Wilson Chua</a>, Founder of<a href="https://theunusualnetwork.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> The Unusual Network</a> and <a href="https://eyeyah.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EYEYAH!</a>

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmakany/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr. Tamas Makany</a> is a design researcher and educator interested in how people use technology to learn, communicate, and play. Specifically, his current research focuses on conversational design, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship. He is an Associate Professor of Communication Management at the Singapore Management University, Lee Kong Chian School of Business.At SMU, Tamas teaches user experience, design thinking, and product innovation based on his decade long industry experience at Silicon Valley companies such at Netflix, Microsoft, and several start ups. He received his Ph.D. from Southampton University and was a post doctoral visiting researcher at Stanford. Tamas mentors start ups in Singapore and around the globe on how to grow and design better products through consumer insights. He is also an active contributor to local design groups, such as the Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) and the Singapore Design Education Advisory Committee.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannetehdesign/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Joanne Teh</a> is an innovation strategist who has a strong foundation in human centred design, technology, product development and management. As the Assistant Director, she manages IMDA’s PIXEL Innovation Hub, a leading launchpad in Southeast Asia for scaling corporate innovation and startups. Committed to making innovation accessible, Joanne drives initiatives that accelerate the pace of innovation for industries in the convergence of technology, media, and design. Her exceptional relationship building skills have birthed partnerships, the latest being the AWS IMDA Joint Innovation Centre @ PIXEL. It showcases the latest technologies and offers innovation methodologies for successful adoption and deployment. During her last portfolio at DesignSingapore Council, she spearheaded numerous projects including the Design Industry Manpower plan. With her dedication towards nurturing the next generation of design leaders, she led the development of thought leadership platforms like the Design Education Summit and informal learning platforms like the School of X to solve real world challenges.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-elara-mohan-12549661/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rajesh Elara Mohan</a> is the co-founder Lionsbot International, Wefaa Robotics and Professor at SUTD. Dr. Mohan is currently a Provost Chair Professor with the Engineering Product Development Pillar at Singapore University of Technology and Design. He is a cofounder of Lionsbot, a Singapore headquartered robotics company which designs and manufactures autonomous cleaning robots for global deployments.Dr. Mohan received his Ph.D. and M.Sc degrees from the Nanyang Technological University. His research interests are in robotics with an emphasis on reconfigurable platforms as well as research problems related to robot ergonomics and autonomous systems. He has published more than 150 papers in leading journals, books, and conferences. Dr. Mohan is currently serving as an Associate Editor of the IEEE Robotics &amp; Automation Letters and IEEE Nanotechnology Magazine. He is the recipient of the SG Mark Design, ASEE Best of Design in Engineering Award, IDA Design Award, Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors' Award, and A' Design award. Dr. Mohan has served in various positions of organizing and technical committees of several international competitions and conferences.

<a href="https://www.markwee.sg/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mark Wee</a> is an artist, architect, and educator. He was previously the Executive Director of the Design Singapore Council from 2018 - 2022, where he led the Council in driving and implementing national policies on design to make Singapore an innovation driven economy and a more loveable city. Mark is a design thinking and experience design pioneer in Singapore.In June 2023, Mark co-founded the <a href="https://www.designingyourlife.institute/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Designing Your Life Institute (DYLI)</a> with Bill Burnett of Stanford’s Life Design Lab and the co-author of the international best selling book Designing Your Life. The Institute is a non-profit that offers comprehensive workshops, practical tools, strategies and a supportive community to help participants navigate the complexities of life. The Institute’s mission is to help Singaporeans design their lives using the innovation principles of design thinking to create sustainable careers and joyful lives, at every stage of life’s journey, and will measure its impact in Singapore, student by student.Mark is also the Managing Director SEA of MINIWIZ, a global pioneer in transforming single use consumer trash into high quality sustainable building solutions. He is currently on a mission to reduce trash in the MICE industry through a Zero Waste Exhibition Booth System. As a practicing artist, Mark illustrates his view of the world around him in his own colorful and childlike style which he sells at the National Gallery Store and online at www.markwee.sg. Also an award-winning architect, Mark was one of URA’s 20 Under 45 list of Singapore architects to represent the next generation, where today he selectively practices under his firm ANNEX A Architects. Mark passionately believes that good design can change the world, and that creativity is the key to Singapore’s future.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowchen94/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Low Chen Nyeow</a> is a Senior Design Engineer from Dyson, a member of the hair care team in Singapore. She joined Dyson in August 2018 as a Graduate Design Engineer Low Chen’s first project is the Dyson Corrale, followed by professional filter for the Dyson Supersonic.Low Chen is also part of the team that designed and developed the Dyson Airstrait Straightener, Dyson’s latest haircare launch, specifically in the area of style performance and user comfort.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-wilson-chua-2a29877" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-wilson-chua-2a29877" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tanya Wilson</a> is the co-Founder of <a href="https://www.giffest.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GIF FEST</a>,<a href="https://theunusualnetwork.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> The Unusual Network</a> and <a href="https://eyeyah.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EYEYAH!</a> Tanya has 20 years experience curating content creation and managing large-scale collaborations between a global network of creatives and the likes of Netflix, Meta and Nike. Originally from UK, Tanya started her career in PR and events. She was headhunted to Singapore to launch a global brand campaign for Tiger Beer. Today, Tanya pioneers visual communication that infiltrates education, culture and builds communities. An avid observer of people and behaviours, Tanya has ran experiential activations across the world, ranging from music concerts in Phnom Penh, to art exhibitions for children in Singapore and Shanghai. Tanya’s latest project is a multi-faceted edutainment brand that extends into publishing, education, fashion and retail. Winner of a 2020 President Design Award, EYEYAH! bridges her love for education with her knowledge of visual communication, to deliver cutting-edge creativity to school children around the world.

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