​Join us for Process Makes Perfect: Discussions on the design process with Benedict Tay, Edison Chee, and Pizza Yap.

​Explore how designers navigate the tension between structure and creativity, the growing importance of prototyping and experimentation, and how AI is reshaping the way products are designed and built. From balancing process with insight, to bringing ideas to life through code and prototypes, to rethinking how designers work with AI, this session brings together three perspectives on how design practice is evolving today.

​A focused, practical session for designers, builders, and product thinkers who want to reflect on their workflows, sharpen their craft, and stay ahead as tools and expectations continue to change.

​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

​Process vs. Design: A necessary tension

​​​​with Benedict Tay, UX Research and Insight Manager at DBS

​Exploring the healthy and unhealthy tension between process and design - and how great teams balance structure and creativity.

​Benedict is a UX research and Insight manager in Consumer Banking Group at DBS, where he works closely with product and design teams to bring deeper customer insights into digital banking experiences. Prior to joining DBS, he worked in Tech industry as a UX researcher and product owner.

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​We’re still not prototyping enough

​​​​with Edison Chee, UX Engineer at DBS

​Edison will be sharing thoughts on vibe coding and how it influences the way we think about and design things.

​Edison is a UX Engineer at DBS Bank, where much of his work focuses on Design System Engineering and bringing ideas to life through prototyping.

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​Craft × Code × Compound

​​​​with Pizza Yap, Designer at FFF Studio

​Pizza will be breaking down the new operating system for designers: how to work with AI, why craft still matters, and what to do in the next three months to stay ahead.

​Pizza is an AI product designer who builds end-to-end. He runs FFF Studio, shipping products across web and mobile, from design in Figma and Framer to production in Next.js and React Native, with AI deeply integrated into the workflow.

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​​Important Notes

​​🍕 Food provided – Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

​​🎟 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.