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Our host Sebastian Mueller, Co-Founder of MING Labs, talks to the guest for today, Kiat Lim, the Principal Consultant at KIAT.SG, a design studio that focuses on using design in ways that bring about meaningful impact to society. With over 14 years of experience in design, he works closely with his clients to create impactful products and services that add value to their mission. Kiat is also the Asia Regional Coordinator for Interaction Design Association (IxDA), a global network that is committed to improving the human condition by advancing the discipline of Interaction Design. Tune in to learn about his work with startups, using Design Thinking methodologies and changing mindsets.

Chapters

1. The One Who Leads IxDA in Asia (00:00:00)

2. Kiat on his design journey and background (00:01:43)

3. How does Kiat see the UX development in Singapore? (00:04:53)

4. What experiences defined the way Kiat sees design? (00:06:30)

5. How does Kiat educate and convince clients? (00:08:17)

6. Is there a difference in approaching design today among companies? (00:11:09)

7. How Singapore's government works around implementing design (00:12:44)

8. Do companies understand design when they buy it? (00:15:46)

9. What are the challenges when working with a client who has not worked with a designer before? (00:18:36)

10. Why does Kiat work more with startups recently? (00:23:38)

11. How to convince a client who has a completely different idea? (00:27:32)

12. What is the difference between adjusting a product and making it from scratch? (00:29:11)

13. What was Kiat's favorite project so far? (00:31:54)

14. What does community mean to Kiat? (00:36:31)

15. What are some tips to organize a community? (00:41:15)

16. What are Kiat plans for IxDA in the future? (00:44:23)

17. Are there any trends in approaching or switching a career to design? (00:47:09)

18. How to stay relevant when entering the design industry? (00:52:19)

19. What is a good step into the field of UX Design? (00:58:27)

20. Studio or in-house team? What should fresh graduates join? (01:02:57)

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