Masterclass

Designing in a Multi-System World & Future Creative Careers

10 May 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM GMT
Online Global Masterclass
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About the Masterclass

Today's designers work in environments where technology, business, sustainability, and society intersect. Designing impactful solutions requires the ability to understand and navigate complex interconnected systems.
This masterclass explores how designers can apply systems thinking to solve complex challenges and position themselves for emerging creative careers in fields such as AI design, sustainability innovation, digital ecosystems, and strategic design leadership.
     

Key Focus Areas

  • Systems thinking for designers
  • Designing solutions across complex ecosystems
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration in innovation projects
  • Emerging creative roles in future industries
  • Strategic thinking and career growth for designers

Resource Person

Dr. Maya Tan | Systems Designer and Innovation Strategist

Systems Designer and Innovation Strategist with extensive experience in design strategy, complex systems innovation, and future foresight. She holds a Doctorate in Design Innovation from the Royal College of Art, London, and has advised international organisations and public innovation labs on design-driven transformation and policy innovation.

Her work focuses on helping organisations apply systems thinking and design methodologies to solve complex societal and technological challenges, and she frequently contributes to global forums on the future of design and innovation.
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