Designer, builder and entrepreneur
Designer, builder and entrepreneur with six years across design, education, technology, startups, product innovation, venture building and regional growth.
PortfolioRyanC.design Download résumé PDFLeading regional growth across Southeast Asia, including market development in the Philippines and Indonesia; localising and launching AI, entrepreneurship and STEM offerings; building partnerships across Indonesia, Vietnam, the UAE and Kazakhstan; and supporting Future Tech, Eureka STEM Academy and internal curriculum and operations systems.
Developed and managed Visual Communication curriculum, led industry outreach, and supported the Minor in Visual Communication programme. Produced three exhibitions with Singapore Science Park and CapitaLand, connecting student work with public and industry audiences.
Led product development and venture building for a battery-swapping mobility ecosystem, secured grants and funding, and developed testbeds at Tanah Merah Country Club and Gardens by the Bay Singapore.
Translated NTU research into product and venture propositions, supporting prototype development and paths to commercialisation during COVID-era development.
Supported the SIA Innovation Lab through innovation workshops, concept development, wireframing and UI/UX exploration for digital-transformation initiatives.
Advanced study connecting design practice, strategy and complex systems.
Applied study in interactive systems, game design and development.
A foundation in product, service and experience design grounded in research, prototyping and making.
Co-author — “The Emerging Medium of Posters in Motion”
4th Place · Team Lead / Product Designer · Project Isolert
Research Grant & Startup Accelerator — Alpha Electrics
NUS CFG × NUS Enterprise — Alpha Electrics
NUS Division of Industrial Design representative / nominee
Physical + interactive prototyping
A design-strategy exploration of luxury dining for the emerging commercial space-travel experience.
Mobility VentureA battery-swapping ecosystem designed to make light electric mobility practical for Southeast Asia.
Social ImpactA passive monitoring concept that makes social isolation visible and supports healthier ageing.