Beyond One Design Path: Fireside Chat
A Fireside Chat on Growth, Adaptability & Building a Design Career
Design today requires more than creativity and technical skills. As challenges become more complex, designers are increasingly expected to collaborate across disciplines, navigate ambiguity, engage stakeholders, and connect human needs with real-world outcomes.
Join us for a fireside chat with designers from diverse backgrounds as they share how their experiences, transferable skills, and continuous learning have shaped their practice. Together, we'll explore the capabilities that help designers create meaningful impact and stay relevant in an evolving landscape.
Schedule
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Registration, Dinner & Networking
7:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Icebreaker Activity
7:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Opening Address by DesignSingapore Council
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Fireside Chat - "Beyond One Design Path"
8:00 PM – 8:20 PM
Sharing on Humanity-Centred Design (HCD+) Applied Design Studio (ADS)
8:20 PM – 8:40 PM
Audience Q&A
8:40 PM – 9:00 PM
Networking
*Timings are approximate and may be adjusted depending on the flow of the event. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we create a meaningful experience for everyone.
Opening Address - DesignSingapore Council
Fireside Chat Panel
Fiachra (Fiki) MacFadden | Founder & Product Designer @ Zhiyin
Fiki works across research, interaction design, AI-assisted development, and product growth. Drawing from his background in anthropology, political science, and history, he brings a human-centred approach to understanding people, navigating complexity, and building digital products.
Owen Gan | Product Designer @ Monee
With a background in Landscape Architecture and Architecture, Owen transitioned into UX and product design. Today, he creates digital experiences across web and mobile, bringing systems thinking and a multidisciplinary perspective to solving complex problems.
Leanne Zhu | UX Designer @ Singapore Polytechnic User Experience Centre (SP UXC)
Leanne works at the intersection of design education, capability development, and industry engagement. Passionate about helping designers grow beyond craft, she supports initiatives that equip designers with the skills needed to create meaningful impact in an evolving landscape.
Participants can look forward to
A fireside chat with live Q&A on career growth, adaptability, and lifelong learning in design.
The launch of the Humanity-Centred Design (HCD+) - Applied Design Studio (ADS) - Learn More | Apply Here
Dedicated networking opportunities with speakers, peers, and the ADS team over a light buffet dinner.
Come curious, bring your questions, and explore what lies beyond one design path!
Supported By
DesignSingapore Council (DSG)
Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) - SP is an IHL member
About the Organiser
SP’s User Experience Centre (UXC) helps companies solve complex challenges through its Humanity-Centred Design (HCD+) Innovation framework, enabling sustainable and human-centric solutions.
UXC specialises in Design Thinking, Emotional Design, Consumer and Behavioural Insights, and Business Model Innovation. By unpacking the 4Ps—People, Products, Profit, and Planet—the centre empowers organisations to reframe challenges, identify opportunities, and drive meaningful transformation. Through real-world application and flexible collaboration models, UXC integrates learning with innovation to deliver lasting impact.