​Join us for Redesigning the Designer with Poon Wen Ang, Camille Villagonza, and Heigi Jeong.

​Explore how the designer’s role is expanding from craft to strategy to culture, and what it means to stay adaptable as tools evolve, expectations shift, and design gains greater influence across organisations. Hear three perspectives on how designers can grow, lead, and create meaningful impact as the landscape continues to change.

​A focused, practical session for anyone curious about how the design field is evolving today.

​Schedule 🗒*

​​​​​​6:30pm – 7:00pm — Arrival & registration

​​​​​​7:00pm – 7:15pm — Welcome & introduction

​​​​​​7:15pm – 8:15pm — Presentation by speakers

​​​​​​8:15pm – 9:00pm — Networking

​​​*The schedule is a guideline, and actual timings may vary based on the flow of the event. Adjustments may be made to ensure the best experience for everyone. We appreciate your patience and flexibility!

​Our Speakers

​Consciously Human

​​​with Poon Wen Ang, Design Director &
Chief Opportunity Officer, Aleph-Labs

​As design evolves beyond pixels and prototypes, we explore what it takes to continue growing the practice of a designer — through mindset, skillset, and toolset.

​Poon is a multidisciplinary Design Director and designer delivering beautiful impact across verticals and industries. His craft blends form, function, and soul.

​The Evolving Roles of Designers
(with or without AI)

​​​with Camille Villagonza, VP, Principal Designer at DBS Bank

​Having worked both agency-side and in-house, Camille reflects on what’s changed (and what shouldn’t) as AI reshapes the way we design.

​Camille Villagonza is a Principal Designer focused on creating tools and experiences that help employees do their best work. She is always curious about new tools and is a recent victim of the running bug.

​Why Good Designers Still
Lose Portfolio Presentations
(and How to Stop)

​​​with Heigi Jeong, Senior Product Designer at Lyft

​As both interviewer and candidate, Heigi has seen designers with amazing work lose the offer while others win it with average projects. The difference? How they tell their story. She will show you the mindset and storytelling shifts that make hiring managers remember your name.

​Heigi Jeong is a Senior Product Designer at Lyft and a content creator who helps people design their career and life. She’s excited to share insights on UX storytelling and career growth with product designers in Singapore!

​​​Our Sponsor

​Aleph-Labs

​Founded in May 2006, Aleph-Labs is a creative engineering company headquartered in Singapore with operations across the Asia Pacific. The company combines deep expertise in design and technology to create functional, user-centric digital solutions spanning financial, internet, mobile, and desktop platforms. With nearly 300 professionals collaborating across borders, Aleph fosters a strong, unified culture that values innovation, flexibility, and purpose-driven craftsmanship. Its multidisciplinary approach bridges creativity and engineering, delivering products that people love to use and clients are proud to own.

​​Important Notes

​​​​​​🌮 Light Refreshments Provided – Light refreshments will be available, but feel free to bring your own food (BYOF).

​​🎟 Free registration – Please fill in all required fields during registration, including a valid personal LinkedIn profile. This helps us ensure the safety and genuine intent of all participants. Registrations are subject to approval.

​​📸 Photography, audio, and video recording may take place – By attending, you acknowledge and agree to this. We’re committed to creating a respectful, inclusive environment where curiosity and meaningful connections thrive, free from harassment of any kind.