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​Join us for Career in Product Design 3.0, where we explore various aspects of navigating and thriving in the evolving landscape of product design. Our expert speakers will share their insights on career development, professional support, salary trends, and strategies for standing out in a competitive market.

​Hsuan will share how she levels up her resilience and mindset to face organisation’s challenging times like a layoff with "Unfazed: Crafting Your Resilience Against Layoffs"

​Kai En from NTUC will present "NTUC Has Your Back", highlighting how collective support from NTUC empowers workers to overcome challenges and grow in their careers.

​Sham will dive into "Design Pay Asia: Salary Trends in the Design Industry", offering key insights on salary trends across Southeast Asia and how they impact your career trajectory.

​Rachel will share "Insights from the Inside to Get You Inside: Tips from Hiring Managers at DBS Bank", providing tips from DBS Bank hiring managers on how to stand out as a product designer in today’s competitive market.

​Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, this event offers valuable insights to enhance your career in product design.

​​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

​Talks⚡

​Unfazed: Crafting your resilience against layoffs

​​​with Tzu Hsuan Yang

​"...and your last working day will be on.." Join Hsuan as she revisits her layoff experience and explores why it felt like an unwanted breakup. She will unpack this daunting journey, dissect the narratives and share her learnings, mind shift and strategies to become a more resilient designer as a form of self-respect.

​Hsuan is a digital product designer focusing on product strategy and data-driven design. A trusted ally of developers and PMs, she loves navigating complex systems and processes, identifying the right problems to solve, and crafting thoughtful experiences to uplift the value of design in organizations. She’s one half of Kiasu Design Life, where she channels her love for design and storytelling through audio.

​NTUC has your back

​​​with Tan Kai En

​Knowing that a strong collective stands behind you means you can focus on what matters most—your craft, your creativity, and your passion. But how does NTUC actually make this happen? Join Kai En as he shares stories of how NTUC has helped workers overcome workplace challenges, grow in their careers, and find the support they need. You will hear how NTUC is much more than just a supermarket—it’s a partner for your career.

​Kai En is passionate about finding the harmony of ecology and empathy in his projects. His work ensures that workers are at the heart of meaningful change. Advocacy is not just about engineering solutions or compliance—it’s about understanding people's day-to-day contexts and creating benefits that resonate with everyone involved.

​Design Pay Asia: Highlights on Salary Trends in the Design Industry

​​​with Sham Ravee

​Curious about design industry trends and salary insights across Southeast Asia? Join Sham as she highlights the latest movements in UX/UI, research, and product design roles. Discover key compensation trends and what they mean for your career trajectory in today’s evolving market.

​Sham is a UX Researcher and a passionate advocate for fair pay in the design industry. As a volunteer with Design Pay Asia, she champions transparency and equity, promoting fair compensation for design professionals across the region.

​Insights from the inside to get you inside: Tips from Hiring Managers at DBS Bank

​​​with Rachel Khan

​What does it take to get noticed as a product designer in today’s competitive market? In this talk, Rachel will share insights from interviewing 7 hiring managers in DBS Bank — from how to craft compelling portfolios to acing interviews and securing your next big opportunity.

​Rachel is a product designer at DBS Bank, where she is shaping finance employee experiences. With a computer science background, she combines an engineer’s eye for functionality with creative design thinking to drive impactful solutions.

​Our Sponsor

​National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)

​The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is a national confederation of trade unions representing the industrial, service, and public sectors in Singapore.

​NTUC's objectives are to help Singapore stay competitive and ensure that workers remain employable for life, to enhance the social status and well-being of workers, and to build a strong, responsible, and caring labour movement.

​NTUC's vision is to be an inclusive labour movement for all collars, ages, and nationalities.

Visit https://conversations.ntuc.sg to participate in our year-long engagement series #EveryWorkerMatters Conversations.

​Note

​​​🌮 Refreshments provided

​​​🎟️ FREE. Register now as it’s going out quick!

​​​By attending our Singapore Product Design meetup events, you are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. We foster curiosity and connections through our events and are a harassment-free zone 💜