Reimagining Education Through Design

ABOUT

This is a hands-on learn-through-doing workshop in which participants will be introduced to design-thinking methodologies through bite-sized learning, and collectively brainstorm for innovative ideas to reimagine education for the future Singapore.

The programme will help to raise awareness of design thinking and design capabilities. It will also provide potential opportunities for collaboration of education institutions, relevant government agencies, educators, and students.

FACILITATOR

Larry Seow is Nanyang Polytechnic’s design thinking specialist. He drives critical foresight thinking and heightens ambiguity tolerance. He has previously led and participated in international workshops such as: Innovation for Productivity Programme in the Public Sector, Ministry of Manpower, Indonesia; Urban Social Research, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts & Music, Japan; Urban Social Renewal, Crisis Design Network (Tokyo/Chicago), Beppu City, Japan.

Seow received a Bachelor of Interior Design from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia; and a Master of Design (Integrated Design) from the University of New South Wales, Australia.

ORGANISER

Nanyang Polytechnic, School of Design & Media

Nanyang Polytechnic’s School of Design & Media nurtures innovative and enterprising learners through a powerful combination of art, design, technology, and expertise. Its hallmark is an educational model co-built with some of the industry’s biggest names, leading to additional mentorship programmes, certifications, and valuable opportunities for learners.