Rethinking AI: From “Human vs Machine” to “Human + Machine”https://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AISummitSeoul_PanelDiscussion-scaled.jpg25601707Design Business Chamber SingaporeDesign Business Chamber Singaporehttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AISummitSeoul_PanelDiscussion-scaled.jpg
Tell us more about you — what inspired you to focus your business in AI? My professional background revolves around helping businesses use data, analytics and technology to gain a competitive advantage. The evolution of cloud technologies has helped lay the foundation for efficient data management in scores of engagements I have been involved in. Yet, I see that people are still working overtime to turn data into insights for action. Hence, I believe that AI has the potential to address this challenge by quickly turning ‘big data’ into ‘smart actionable data’ and shift the focus from ‘lag’ to ‘lead’ indicators of future-focused success.
How did The AI Living Lab – TALL come about? Back in 2016, I had the opportunity to set up Dentsu’s first Global Data Innovation Centre to harness the potential of AI, where I got to experience first-hand the challenges of scaling AI solutions beyond the prototype. The human element is essential – both in the build and during the adoption phases. Personally, I believe that both these areas are not receiving sufficient attention. To address this gap, I set up TALL (The AI Living Lab) in 2020 as a Think Tank and Advisory to propagate the development of impactful and responsible AI solutions. TALL intends to shift the rhetoric from “human vs machine” to “human + machine”, with the belief that humans must stand tall in the face of powerful AI solutions. Such solutions are rapidly emerging, like ChatGPT and generative AI solutions such as DALL-E2, Stable Diffusion and Midjourney. I have been actively promoting this unique form of thinking in conferences and customer engagement sessions with start-ups, academia and businesses around the world.
What impact does AI bring to design & businesses? The impact that AI brings to design and business, in general, can be twofold. Firstly, efficiency is improved, in terms of time and cost savings. Secondly, growth in terms of new customer acquisition and retention. The Mckinsey State of AI report for 2022 found that 50% of businesses globally have adopted AI in at least one business unit, a very encouraging sign that AI has positively impacted businesses worldwide. I see a significant opportunity to embed Design Thinking principles in AI solutions, as responsible AI is continually being architected to ensure that it does not go rogue through bias.
What’s the biggest learning experience you’ve had? Human centricity needs to be at the core of innovation efforts, intrinsic to the development and implementation of digital solutions. This is crucial to incorporate within AI solutions for it to have a direct impact on the human experience of both employees and customers. Digital technologies should augment human creativity and take it to new heights by creating a subconscious, always-on layer of intelligence capability. This I believe will ensure people have more time to do the things we love – spend time with family, sports, arts, writing etc.
Are there any books or podcasts that impacted your life deeply that you would recommend? A few books which have fascinated me – Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut, Godel, Escher, Bach: an Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas Hofstadter, Addiction by Design by Natasha Dow Schull and AI Superpowers by Kai Fu Lee.
How do you recharge after work? Do you prefer a social gathering or a quiet retreat? I am an outdoor person who enjoys long rides on my bike or a run to recharge. I also have a preference for a quiet retreat, listening to my vinyl records with a single malt!
What made you join DBCS Circle? I found out about DBCS during one of my visits to the National Design Centre. The first event I attended gave me a view into the spectrum of multidisciplinary design bodies. I was attracted by the DBCS charter, ‘Better Business by Design’, and decided to become a member.
Arvind, Founder of The AI Living Lab (TALL)
Like what you read? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin and Youtube to get the latest updates!
DBCS Circle Connects 2: Creating an Accessible & Barrier-free Society through Inclusive Design!https://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CC2-Accessible-vs-Inclusive-design-1-07.png45005625Design Business Chamber SingaporeDesign Business Chamber Singaporehttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CC2-Accessible-vs-Inclusive-design-1-07.png
Join us for Circles Connect 2, where we bring together a revered panel of industry experts who are bridging the gap between technology, society, and extraordinary people.
Guiding us through this insightful journey is Immanuel Goh, the compass of inclusivity from GovTech, steering us towards a more accessible future.
Joining the discussion is KC Yong, our human-centric maverick and President of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Singapore (HFESS). With a deep understanding of human needs and behaviours, KC brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, emphasising the importance of designing for people.
Next, we have Ivan Chin, the visionary CEO of Extraordinary People, who consistently turns potential into prowess.
Lastly, Ang Kian Peng, the soulful creator of Samsui Kitchen/the Social Kitchen. His commitment to stirring up social change one meal at a time showcases the power of combining culinary expertise with a purpose-driven mission.Ready to connect? Don’t miss out on this exceptional event to connect with these inspiring individuals and learn from their experiences!
Together, we can shape a better future through design thinking and inclusive practices.
Details
Date: 18 May 2023, Thursday Time: 5pm – 6pm Venue: National Design Center, Level 2 Auditorium
TISDC 2019 Preliminary Selectionhttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/68928625_2918201984921051_2501245316599119872_o.jpg20481365Design Business Chamber SingaporeDesign Business Chamber Singaporehttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/68928625_2918201984921051_2501245316599119872_o.jpg
The TISDC 2019 Preliminary Selection was held in Singapore on 24 August 2019 at PIXEL Studios (venue sponsored by IMDA). 15 professional designers from Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, and Thailand were invited to form the panel of jurors for the Preliminary Selection. After a full day of screening, 69 entries from Australia and New Zealand, and 11 entries from Southeast Asia and South Asia entered the final selection.
Design Crawl 2019https://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/designcrawl.png16161080Design Business Chamber SingaporeDesign Business Chamber Singaporehttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/designcrawl.png
A big thank you to our three wonderful hosts (Grab Singapore, IBM and Brandcourage) as well as our amazing participants for making Design Crawl 2019 a success!! We started our journey from Grab Singapore office where Mr Randy Hunt (Head of Design, Grab Singapore) shared about the role of design in Grab and its scaled design research programme. We then headed to IBM Studios on the 42th (!!) floor for an office tour and an interesting sharing session on Design Thinking led by Mr Faiz Mulla (Creative Director, IBM Studio Singapore and DBCS EXCO member). Our last stop was at Brandcourage where the team (Mr Colin Anderson, Mr Chew Kok Hsiung and Mr Florian Luthi) introduced us to the design approach and methodology they used for their projects. It was an insightful session held at Shake-Farm (beside Brandcourage’s office), together with delicious healthy shakes! You can tell from our faces that it was a day well-spent!
DBCS Gala Dinner 2019https://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-2.jpg1024769Design Business Chamber SingaporeDesign Business Chamber Singaporehttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-2.jpg
Same same but different: We employed a new approach to this year’s SG Mark Awards Ceremony and DBCS by holding one after the other on 22 May at Gardens by the Bay.
The Guest of Honour for the Awards Ceremony was Deputy Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office Strategy Group – Ms Jacqueline Poh. 81 projects were accorded the SG Mark for their good design and quality.
The top award winners were announced at the Gala Dinner held in the dazzling Flower Field Hall and guests were treated to a delectable dining experience by our partner – Peach Garden. The Gala Dinner was graced by Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Communications and Information & the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth – Ms Sim Ann. She is also DBCS’ patron (since 2018) and newly appointed Chairman of the DBCS Presidential Advisory Commission.
DBCS Annual General Meeting 2019https://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-5.jpg1024769Design Business Chamber SingaporeDesign Business Chamber Singaporehttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-5.jpg
The DBCS Annual General Meeting 2019 was held at National Design Centre, Auditorium. We are pleased to introduce to you the newly elected board of DBCS Executive Committee 2019-2021! At the same time, we would like to thank the DBCS EXCO 2017-2019 for their contribution and efforts in driving the Chamber forward.
SG Mark Winners Exhibitionhttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-1.jpg1024769Design Business Chamber SingaporeDesign Business Chamber Singaporehttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-1.jpg
The SG Mark 2019 Winners Exhibition was held at National Design Centre on 25 March till 12 April 2019 where SG Mark winning projects were presented in their respective categories – Life, Industry, Social and Smart Design.
SG Mark 2019 2nd Screeninghttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-9.jpg1024769Design Business Chamber SingaporeDesign Business Chamber Singaporehttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-9.jpg
The SG Mark 2019 2nd screening panel of jurors comprises Mr Tai Lee Siang (BCA), Mr Jacks Yeo (Dsg), Ms Jacqueline Poh (PMO), Mr Lim Eyung (GovTec), Mr Suzuki Gen (JDP), Ms Lillian Shieh (J&J) and Prof Kuan Cheng-Neng.
SDA Awards – 30th Anniversaryhttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-3-1.jpg1024769Design Business Chamber SingaporeDesign Business Chamber Singaporehttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-3-1.jpg
The Singapore Design Awards (SDA) celebrated its 30th Anniversary at the newly opened Design Orchard on 14 March 2019. The celebration was specially planned to coincide with the yearly Singapore Design Week (SDW) for greater synergy and to bring the design community together. The Guest of Honour for the Award Ceremony was Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Communications and Information & the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth – Ms Sim Ann. She is also the Patron of DBCS (since 2018). Finalists and awards winners of SDA 2018/2019 were presented with certificates and plaques, respectively at the celebration. There were three categories: Students (individual & Group), Professionals (Individual) and Corporates. Submissions were segregated into four disciplines namely Image-making, Object-making, Place-making and Multidisciplinary. The panel of jurors was made up of esteemed local and international industry experts from the respective disciplines and they assessed all submissions through a preset of evaluation guidelines and information provided by the participants. The SDA was first conceived in 1988 and unveiled by then Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, at the inaugural Singapore International Design Forum. Since then, the Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) has been organising the SDA annually to acknowledge commendable designers, design students and design practices from across the world. The objective is to promote the strategic role of designers with Singapore at the heart of a dynamic Southeast Asia for the region and beyond. The SDA assembles a group of principal figures across the multifaceted fields of design to provide a platform for the design community to showcase the creativity and ingenuity in their work and to inspire the next generation of design leaders. The SDA is supported by the DesignSingapore Council (Dsg). Starting from 2018, the SDA will run once every two years, alternating with Dsg’s President’s Design Award (P*DA).
DBCS Workshop for SBF Membershttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-6-1.jpg1024769Design Business Chamber SingaporeDesign Business Chamber Singaporehttps://dbcsingapore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1-6-1.jpg
As part of our MOU with the Singapore Business Federation in May, our collaboration includes helping companies/entreprises to use Design Thinking and Innovation as a strategic leveller in business transformation. On 22 Jan 2019, we conducted our signature programme – ‘Design Kitchen’ – to the first group of SBF members in the service and lifestyle industries. We received a very good turn-out for the first workshop titled “Customer Journey Mapping”. We would have loved to accommodate those on the waitlist if space was not a constraint. On that note, DBCS will organise another workshop for those who were unable to attend the Design Kitchen yesterday. Look out for more info in the coming months!
Find out more about our Design Kitchen workshop on Facebook!
Guiding us through this insightful journey is Immanuel Goh, the compass of inclusivity from GovTech, steering us towards a more accessible future.
Joining the discussion is KC Yong, our human-centric maverick and President of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Singapore (HFESS). With a deep understanding of human needs and behaviours, KC brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, emphasising the importance of designing for people.
Next, we have Ivan Chin, the visionary CEO of Extraordinary People, who consistently turns potential into prowess.
Lastly, Ang Kian Peng, the soulful creator of Samsui Kitchen/the Social Kitchen. His commitment to stirring up social change one meal at a time showcases the power of combining culinary expertise with a purpose-driven mission.Ready to connect? Don’t miss out on this exceptional event to connect with these inspiring individuals and learn from their experiences! 
