Andrew Ngui

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Andrew Ngui is an award-winning, MIT-trained innovation leader and Chief Digital Officer…

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    City of Kansas City, MO

    Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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    Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    Peoria, Illinois, United States

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    Peoria, Illinois, United States

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    Cambridge, MA

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    Cambridge, MA

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    Toronto, Canada Area

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    Singapore

Education

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology Graphic

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Demonstrating a working knowledge of critical emerging technologies:
    – 5G
    – Additive Manufacturing
    – Artificial Intelligence
    – Augmented & Virtual Reality
    – Big Data Analytics
    – Blockchain Technology
    – Cloud Computing
    – Cybersecurity
    – Digital Twin
    – Edge Computing
    – Internet of Things
    – Quantum Computing
    – Robotics
    – Sustainability

  • MIT Bootcamps bring entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world to learn and practice this same framework from MIT instructors and MIT-trained coaches, using the same rigorous and disciplined approach. In addition to the innovation framework, participants learn and practice critical skills required to be leaders and drive innovation and collaboration: teamwork, leading a team, communication, mutual goal reinforcement, and giving feedback. Admission to MIT Bootcamps are highly selective…

    MIT Bootcamps bring entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world to learn and practice this same framework from MIT instructors and MIT-trained coaches, using the same rigorous and disciplined approach. In addition to the innovation framework, participants learn and practice critical skills required to be leaders and drive innovation and collaboration: teamwork, leading a team, communication, mutual goal reinforcement, and giving feedback. Admission to MIT Bootcamps are highly selective and based on the following four criteria: open and critical thinking, initiative with follow through, capacity for calculated risk, and focus on community. MIT Bootcamps are a key component in MIT’s Global Strategy and focuses on shaping the future of education and learning.

  • The UoPeople Master of Business Administration offers a hands-on approach to both business and community leadership, as part of a cutting-edge and stimulating educational experience. The UoPeople MBA instills the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to pursue personal and professional goals, as well as excel in today’s diverse organizations.

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    The Innovator’s DNA and Method training, an innovation course that teaches the Five Discovery Skills of successful innovators and the end-to-end process for innovation as defined in the books, The Innovator’s DNA and The Innovator's Method. This training equips participants with an understanding of what habits innovators utilize to generate disruptive ideas, as well as how to prototype, test, and experiment with new solutions and business models. Learn more at http://innovatorsdna.com/

  • SIUe's nationally accredited Basic Economic Development Course provides a comprehensive accredited education for professionals dedicated to expanding their knowledge in economic development. Since 1968, the Illinois Basic Economic Development Course has been a leader in economic development training for professionals from around the country. The course follows the curriculum guidelines for accreditation by the International Economic Development Council and the principles of educator, national…

    SIUe's nationally accredited Basic Economic Development Course provides a comprehensive accredited education for professionals dedicated to expanding their knowledge in economic development. Since 1968, the Illinois Basic Economic Development Course has been a leader in economic development training for professionals from around the country. The course follows the curriculum guidelines for accreditation by the International Economic Development Council and the principles of educator, national economic development leader, and mentor, Dr. Robert Koepke, CEcD, who managed the program for over 25 years.

  • Behavioral Economics Bootcamp for Product Leaders is a 9-week course offered by Irrational Labs. Learn how to design and grow products that align with how your customers actually behave.

    Specifically, you will learn how to:
    – Apply proven design methods to increase engagement and customer satisfaction
    – Become an expert at testing your intuitions in a quantitative way
    – Learn how to separate what customers SAY from what they DO
    – Develop innovative features using behavioral…

    Behavioral Economics Bootcamp for Product Leaders is a 9-week course offered by Irrational Labs. Learn how to design and grow products that align with how your customers actually behave.

    Specifically, you will learn how to:
    – Apply proven design methods to increase engagement and customer satisfaction
    – Become an expert at testing your intuitions in a quantitative way
    – Learn how to separate what customers SAY from what they DO
    – Develop innovative features using behavioral insights

    About Irrational Labs
    Irrational Labs, a behavioral product design company, was launched by Dan Ariely and Kristen Berman in 2013. We use behavioral economics to solve product, marketing, and organizational design problems. Through understanding human decision making and motivations, we help companies create compelling value propositions, grow their customer base and keep them engaged.

  • Design Thinking Bootcamp #24
    Empathy and experimentation. Inspiration and ideation. Design Thinking Bootcamp is a dynamic mix of short instructional lectures, demonstrations, and guided, hands-on teamwork.
    https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/programs/design-thinking-bootcamp

  • MIT Bootcamp MOOCs
    – You Can Innovate: User Innovation & Entrepreneurship
    – Entrepreneurship 101: Who is your customer?
    – Entrepreneurship 102: What is your Product?
    – Entrepreneurship 103: Show me the Money!

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    – U.Lab: Transforming Business, Society & Self

    Entrepreneurship & Business Management
    – What is Your Big Idea? – UNC Chapel Hill & WU St Louis
    – Scaling Up Your Venture Without Screwing Up – Stanford…

    MIT Bootcamp MOOCs
    – You Can Innovate: User Innovation & Entrepreneurship
    – Entrepreneurship 101: Who is your customer?
    – Entrepreneurship 102: What is your Product?
    – Entrepreneurship 103: Show me the Money!

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    – U.Lab: Transforming Business, Society & Self

    Entrepreneurship & Business Management
    – What is Your Big Idea? – UNC Chapel Hill & WU St Louis
    – Scaling Up Your Venture Without Screwing Up – Stanford University

    Behavioral Insights
    – A Beginner's Guide to Irrational Behavior – Duke University
    – Behavioral Economics in Action – University of Toronto

    Human Centred Design & Applied Research
    – Design Kit: The Course for Human-Centered Design – +Acumen & IDEO.org
    – Data Scientist Toolbox – John Hopkins University
    – Circular Design Guide – IDEO

  • Certificates & Awards
    – Certificate of French Language
    – Deans Honor Roll
    – Received Award for Internationalizing Education


    About the YSDN Program
    The York/Sheridan Program in Design emphasizes creative and strategic thinking and combines practice, theory, and history to educate the design leaders of tomorrow. We serve a national
    constituency by offering a comprehensive university experience that addresses the social, cognitive, and technological implications of…

    Certificates & Awards
    – Certificate of French Language
    – Deans Honor Roll
    – Received Award for Internationalizing Education


    About the YSDN Program
    The York/Sheridan Program in Design emphasizes creative and strategic thinking and combines practice, theory, and history to educate the design leaders of tomorrow. We serve a national
    constituency by offering a comprehensive university experience that addresses the social, cognitive, and technological implications of professional practice.

    This program combines the faculty and resources of two leading institutions who are committed to excellence in teaching and to the development of the design discipline and applied research. Our curriculum focuses upon the practicum areas of communication, information, and interactive multimedia, supported by design studies. Students learn to communicate information and ideas using design methodologies and visual principles of form, imagery, and typography.

  • Student Exchange Program
    - International Student Workshop, Sozosha College of Design, Osaka, Japan


    About the Program
    At Temasek Polytechnic's Product & Industrial Design program, students are encouraged to break down conventional thinking, seek the freshest and boldest of ideas and prototype them with the latest 3D printing technology.

    Students will learn about different materials, human-centered design, and the newest technologies and trends. They will experiment…

    Student Exchange Program
    - International Student Workshop, Sozosha College of Design, Osaka, Japan


    About the Program
    At Temasek Polytechnic's Product & Industrial Design program, students are encouraged to break down conventional thinking, seek the freshest and boldest of ideas and prototype them with the latest 3D printing technology.

    Students will learn about different materials, human-centered design, and the newest technologies and trends. They will experiment, ideate and collaborate. A sense of craft will be honed as students work with industry on ‘live’ projects for the real world.

    Experiential learning from overseas study trips, international workshops, internships, and competitions will sharpen student's skills and give them a global perspective into the ever-evolving world of product design. Cutting-edge technology combined with creativity and purpose will lead students to design meaningful, memorable and user-friendly products, systems and experiences.

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    Stakeholder Engagement & Translation Use Case WG

    GovAI Coalition

    - Present 1 year 1 month

    Science and Technology

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    Mentor, SOLVE (Inclusive Innovation)

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    - Present 7 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Solve is an initiative of MIT. We believe that to achieve a more sustainable and equitable future for all, we need new voices and ideas. We launch open calls for exceptional and diverse solutions to the most pressing global challenges from anyone, anywhere in the world. Selected innovators get the backing of MIT and our community of supporters to scale their impact and drive lasting change. Join us on this mission. Submit your solution. Support our work. Fund your own challenge.

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    SXSW Pitch, Member of the Advisory Board & Judge

    SXSW

    - Present 3 years 6 months

    Science and Technology

    Each year, the SXSW Pitch Advisory Board lends their industry expertise as they evaluate hundreds of applications and help determine the companies that will present in March. These individuals are instrumental to the success of the SXSW Pitch, and their hard work, diligence, and support in bringing together the future of the technology industry to our event is greatly appreciated. Learn more at https://www.sxsw.com/sxsw-advisory-board-and-judging-panels/

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    Mentor

    CivStart

    - Present 2 years 8 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The CivStart accelerator program provides 24 months of customer development, product development, network building, and expert guidance for startups, all in preparation for securing state & local contracts. Learn more and apply at https://www.civstart.org/accelerator

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    Global Insights Panel

    MIT Technology Review

    - Present 3 years 2 months

    Science and Technology

    A member of the MIT Technology Review's Global Insights Panel, a group of innovators, entrepreneurs, and executives asked to share their expertise on technology and business.

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    Business Mentor

    SCORE Mentors

    - 4 years

    Economic Empowerment

    SCORE is the US's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300 chapters. As a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs through mentoring, workshops and educational resources since 1964. With SCORE, you are not alone on your business journey. To learn more or to find a mentor, please visit https://www.score.org/

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    Mentor

    GSD Venture Studios

    - 1 year

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    gBeta Distillery Labs Mentor

    gener8tor

    - 2 years 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity. Learn more and apply at https://www.gener8tor.com/gbeta/distillery-labs

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    Entrepreneurship Committee

    Illinois Innovation Network

    - 2 years

    Economic Empowerment

    The Entrepreneurship Committee seeks to create an inclusive environment where opportunities are available to entrepreneurs across the state. This will enable the IIN to help increase participation, create more innovative solutions, and drive economic growth. Engaging corporate partners will maximize private-sector partner opportunities and further accelerate the growth rate of entrepreneurial activities that drive innovation.

    To do that, the committee aims to achieve the following…

    The Entrepreneurship Committee seeks to create an inclusive environment where opportunities are available to entrepreneurs across the state. This will enable the IIN to help increase participation, create more innovative solutions, and drive economic growth. Engaging corporate partners will maximize private-sector partner opportunities and further accelerate the growth rate of entrepreneurial activities that drive innovation.

    To do that, the committee aims to achieve the following objectives:
    – Identify current courses and/or activities and/or develop the appropriate educational curriculum for entrepreneurs that can be shared across the IIN network
    – Determine how to effectively disperse entrepreneurial opportunities socio-economically, geographically, and demographically to increase access and participation
    – Recommend the proper support programming that benefits entrepreneurs

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    Vice Chair

    Peoria County Government

    - 2 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Advisory Committee for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development

  • Member of the Board of Directors

    Junior Achievement of Central Illinois

    - 2 years

    Economic Empowerment

    JA of Central Illinois's volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students in our community to dream big and reach their potential. Learn more about how you to can empower the entrepreneurs and innovators of the future today at https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-centralillinois

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    Brave Launch Mentor

    Bradley University

    - 4 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Brave Launch is designed to assist entrepreneurs to accelerate their business through innovative curriculum and real-world interaction. Learn more at http://bradley.edu/bravelaunch

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    #IamRemarkable Facilitator

    Google

    - Present 5 years

    Human Rights

    #IamRemarkable is an initiative empowering women and underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace and beyond, thereby breaking modesty norms and glass ceilings.

    As a facilitator, my role involves hosting workshops and being an ambassador for #IamRemarkable within my personal and professional networks. To learn more and join the initiative visit: g.co/IamRemarkable

  • Member of the Board of Directors

    Peoria Art Guild

    - 3 years 2 months

    Arts and Culture

    For over 135 years, the Peoria Art Guild has been dedicated to “bringing art to the community and the community to art”. As a visual arts leader, we take pride in our organization's efforts to educate young artists, showcase art diversity, exhibit multidisciplinary contemporary art and promote art throughout our community.

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    Member of the Board of Directors

    METEC Resource Center

    - 3 years 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    METEC helps people to become life-secure. Homeowners, money savers and stay employed.

    At METEC, we're here to help individuals and families become homeowners, permanent employment seekers, and money savers. We first started in 2001 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Peoria, IL, helping parishioners and neighbors learn how to create budgets, reduce debt and make sound financial decisions, The need was great, so we soon formed a nonprofit organization to serve the broader…

    METEC helps people to become life-secure. Homeowners, money savers and stay employed.

    At METEC, we're here to help individuals and families become homeowners, permanent employment seekers, and money savers. We first started in 2001 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Peoria, IL, helping parishioners and neighbors learn how to create budgets, reduce debt and make sound financial decisions, The need was great, so we soon formed a nonprofit organization to serve the broader community.

    Today, METEC works with families across a seven-county area from our offices on West Krause Avenue in Peoria. Our services help community members find or keep a home, learn a new skill, improve their credit score, file their taxes, access legal support, and more. You can count on us to help connect you to the resources you need.

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    JA Company Teaching Fellow

    Junior Achievement of Central Illinois

    - 1 year

    JA Company Program empowers high school students to fill a need or solve a problem in their community and teaches them practical skills required to conceptualize, capitalize, and manage their own business venture. Throughout the process of building their own company, students collaborate, make crucial business decisions, communicate with multiple stakeholders, and develop entrepreneurial knowledge and skills. Community volunteers and mentors provide real-world guidance and experience to the…

    JA Company Program empowers high school students to fill a need or solve a problem in their community and teaches them practical skills required to conceptualize, capitalize, and manage their own business venture. Throughout the process of building their own company, students collaborate, make crucial business decisions, communicate with multiple stakeholders, and develop entrepreneurial knowledge and skills. Community volunteers and mentors provide real-world guidance and experience to the student-led startup.

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    Judge

    Yunus&Youth

    Economic Empowerment

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    Core Judge & Coach, MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Economic Empowerment

    The Inclusive Innovation Challenge (IIC) is the flagship initiative of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy (IDE). We award over one million dollars in prizes to Inclusive Innovators: organizations around the world that are using technology to solve a grand challenge of our time — to create shared prosperity by reinventing the future of work. Learn more at https://www.mitinclusiveinnovation.com/

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    Coach, MIT Bootcamps

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Education

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Graphic

    Community TA & Catalyst

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

    Education

    MIT Bootcamp MOOCs
    – You Can Innovate: User Innovation & Entrepreneurship
    – Entrepreneurship 101 – Who is your Customer?
    – Entrepreneurship 102 – What is your Product?

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    Mentor

    Pakathon

    Economic Empowerment

    PakathonTO
    Mentored United Responders, Sumjay, Shaldi Express, Emergency Box, Rasté, Team Sehat & others and introduced them to the Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework & detoolbox.com

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    External Assessment Evaluator

    York University

    Education

    As part of the annual York University/Sheridan College Joint Program in Design, Bachelor of Design Honours (YSDN) Graduation Show, external assessment evaluators will meet with students to offer insight and expertise on their portfolios and related business skills.

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    Evaluator - Student Wayfinding Projects

    Iowa State University

    Education

    Wayfinding design evaluator for on-campus student projects. The areas evaluated include conceptual sign design, hardware & material choices…

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    TASTE Lunch Mentor

    York University

    Education

    The TASTE Program is a partnership between the York University Career Centre and Alumni Relations designed to give York students and Alumni an opportunity to make meaningful connections. Students look for connections with alumni professionals who've followed similar paths and can provide them with inside information and career advice.

    http://www.yorku.ca/careers/taste/

Publications

  • New Frontiers in Entrepreneurship Education

    2016 EFMD Entrepreneurship Education Conference

    Transforming models of thinking through intense immersive experiences

    See publication

  • Plugging into South Korea's Entrepreneurship Eco-System

    Medium.com

    We focused on the journey of aspiring entrepreneurs and the challenges they face in founding a new startup venture; especially in connecting and building lasting relationships with mentors, vendors, legal and financial institutions in addition to the day-to-day administrivia of running a business for the first time.

    Other authors
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  • The untold story of the aspiring entrepreneur…

    Medium.com

    Inspired by the book, “The Startup Experience: The Journey of a Seasoned Few”, the article explores the untold story of the aspiring entrepreneur and the challenges faced when transforming an idea to a viable startup venture.

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  • How to design a MOOC

    This paper takes an in-depth look at sustainable community engagement at scale and explores how culture plays an influential role in creating a richer environment at the intersection of hybrid/blended learning & flipped classroom models. A MOOC (/muːk/) is a massive open online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the web. In addition to traditional course materials such as filmed lectures, readings, and problem sets, many MOOCs provide interactive user forums to support…

    This paper takes an in-depth look at sustainable community engagement at scale and explores how culture plays an influential role in creating a richer environment at the intersection of hybrid/blended learning & flipped classroom models. A MOOC (/muːk/) is a massive open online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the web. In addition to traditional course materials such as filmed lectures, readings, and problem sets, many MOOCs provide interactive user forums to support community interactions between students, professors, and teaching assistants (TAs).

  • Visual hinting & Glances: How computer vision modeling can help customers make timely & better informed decisions

    The article explores the performance of visual cues on map design within the context of a city-wide transit system. We are interested to find out how well customers are able to find their way and whether these high performing visual cues can reduce their time and effort in navigating our system, while still providing a sense of refuge and reassurance as they journey to their destinations.

    See publication

  • Artificial Intelligence: The Evolution of Design

    Medium.com

    An exploration into a technology-driven approach in implementing design. How this next evolutionary leap will transform the design industry as we know it and why I'll gladly welcome the help in resolving issues with design execution.

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  • TTC signage system improves wayfinding for 3rd largest transportation system in North America

    Association of Registered Graphic Designers

    A behind-the-scenes story on the development of the Toronto Transit Commission's new Wayfinding Manual, one of the key initiatives to keep our customers informed and to improve the ability to find their way through the system.

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  • My experience at Pakathon Toronto

    Medium.com

    In working with groups, a common issue I've noticed is that the challenges are more about team formation rather than the idea itself and how it is so vitally important to have the right fit. As leaders, it is crucial that our team’s passion and objectives are fully aligned. And for employees coming onboard later, it is also essential that they're a good fit with the existing team and culture.

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  • How is the world going to be different 30 years from now and what are you doing about it?

    Medium.com

    An excerpt from an essay submission for the MIT Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 2014 — My primary objective is to mentor divergents with the passion and motivation to succeed, equipping them with the critical tools necessary to prevail, ensuring knowledge succession, so that the cycle of innovation continues to disruptively challenge the status quo.

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  • How applied behavioural economics can alleviate crowding & congestion during rush hour on subways in Toronto

    Andrew Ngui Design

    As part of the upcoming Presto (Stored Value) Fare Card implementation, the Toronto Transit Commission is studying how applied behavioral economics can alleviate crowding and congestion during rush hour on subways in Toronto.

    Caveat Lector – As the selected topic is a critical issue of concern, this paper is in no way, shape or form representative of my work at the Toronto Transit Commission. The assignment forms part of a core course submission requirement for the Statement of…

    As part of the upcoming Presto (Stored Value) Fare Card implementation, the Toronto Transit Commission is studying how applied behavioral economics can alleviate crowding and congestion during rush hour on subways in Toronto.

    Caveat Lector – As the selected topic is a critical issue of concern, this paper is in no way, shape or form representative of my work at the Toronto Transit Commission. The assignment forms part of a core course submission requirement for the Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction track.

    See publication

  • Scrambled Eggs & Bacon: Why parents need to understand the power of defaults

    Andrew Ngui Design

    The principles and methods learned in behavioral economics is a toolkit that can help parents create positive learning opportunities for young children, specifically to help them connect the dots towards the end goal of making better choices during meal times.

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  • How iBeacon will redefine your shopping experience

    Medium.com

    Retailers have been searching for a seamless solution to address their needs. iBeacon appears to be the most relevant solution that will convert passive browsers into active buyers and thereby redefining the retail therapy experience as we know it.

    See publication

  • Create a new way of thinking

    Medium.com

    Primer & introduction to Design Thinking

    See publication

  • Learn Strategically

    Medium.com

    Primer on learning strategically and how various methods help to increase one's learning retention rate

    See publication

  • Wayfinding as Customer Experience

    Medium.com

    How insights from crowdsourced metrics can help close the feedback loop in redefining wayfinding as customer experience.

    See publication

  • Why trials are validated learning exercises in disguise

    Medium.com

    Trials are validated learning exercises expressively tailored for you to be refined by fire and how to overcome them.

    See publication

Courses

  • ADA

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  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) – Built Environment Accessible Standard

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  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) – Customer Service Standard

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  • Advanced Google Analytics

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  • Applied Nudge Theory & Behaviour Analysis

    Danish Nudging Network

  • Branding & Marketing

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  • CSA Accessible Design for the Built Environment

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  • Computing, Network Administration & Technical Support

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  • Contract Documentation

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  • Customer Service

    Subway Closures

  • Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act

    CCTV

  • Google Analytics for Beginners

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  • Human Rights Code

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  • Intellectual Property Rights

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  • Lean Startup Entrepreneurship

    Erie Ries

  • OFM

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  • Occupational Health & Safety Act

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  • Ontario Building Code 2012

    Accessibility & Exits

  • Ontario Traffic Manual, MUTCD

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  • Project Management

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  • Subway Rule Book

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  • WHMIS

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Projects

  • Culture as Competitive Advantage

    An open source project that crowdsources insights on what entrepreneurs, startups and more importantly customers think about team culture and the traits that are important to them. The input will help us understand what team culture traits are important, especially ones that are strong and memorable, those that clearly define what teams stand for, and what makes them unique.

    See project

  • #RaidmyFridge

    A social change initiative to share food in the fridge that would normally be thrown out when moving with my local community. In less than 1 hour, the entire list of 25 food items were reserved for pickup! Awesome!

  • MITxKolkata

    MITx Entrepreneurship Seminar at Heritage Institute of Technology. Sold out crowd of over 500 students and professors came to listen to Harsh Bhatt , Bootcamp Class 1 alum share about the myths and why we at MIT believe entrepreneurship can be taught.

    Other creators

  • CityTaps

    CityTaps uses technology to help the urban poor in developing countries access running water at home. CityTaps is a 2014 MIT Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp startup. Incubated at MassChallenge Boston 2015.

    See project

  • Independently organized MIT15390x events around the world

    Kolkata, New York City, Toronto, Rome, Boston, London

    Other creators

  • Montain Wolves

    Translating research insights & technology innovations from universities into viable businesses. Brazil

    Other creators

  • Zerofila

    With Zerofila, you no longer need to stand in line when you pay your bill. Simply open the app, select the location where you are, and follow the steps of the application to make the payment. It is handy, fast and totally secure. Brazil.

    Other creators
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  • Bloor-Yonge Typeface

    The updated Bloor-Yonge typeface addressed previously unresolved issues in the original forms. We added punctuation & arabic figures that were also missing from the original digitized typeface.

    Other creators
    See project

  • MIT-SERC Usability Study

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    The research explores the performance of visual cues on sign and map designs within the context of a city-wide transit system. We are interested to find out how well customers are able to find their way and whether these new high performing visual cues can reduce their time and effort in navigating our system.

    Other creators

  • TTC Wayfinding Standards

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    The new TTC Wayfinding Standards is designed to communicate on four different cognitive levels. Our maps and signs provide clear, simple and direct messaging progressively throughout the system with easy to remember numbers, colours, shapes and symbols. The standards are designed to support the growth and expansion of the transit system and to provide a process that will ensure consistent design for the future.

    Learn more about the inside story with a Q&A by the…

    The new TTC Wayfinding Standards is designed to communicate on four different cognitive levels. Our maps and signs provide clear, simple and direct messaging progressively throughout the system with easy to remember numbers, colours, shapes and symbols. The standards are designed to support the growth and expansion of the transit system and to provide a process that will ensure consistent design for the future.

    Learn more about the inside story with a Q&A by the Ryersonian
    http://bit.ly/1dWYDq8

    Media Stories
    Has the TTC finally found their wayfinding way?, Spacing Toronto, March 20, 2014
    http://bit.ly/1nWH1om

    Confused by the subway system? The TTC has your number, Toronto Star, October 3, 2014
    http://on.thestar.com/1yS1M9F

    TTC unveils new system map and wayfinding signage, BlogTO, October 23, 2013
    http://bit.ly/1nWH1om

    TTC says the days of subway names are numbered, Toronto Star, October 5, 2013
    http://on.thestar.com/1yS1Nuq

    Other creators
    See project

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    $55M, LEED Silver Certified Project – Renovation of 192,000 square feet + addition of 23,000 square feet to the existing structure. The scope of work included updating mechanical and electrical systems, complete remediation of asbestos and addition of two elevators, and wayfinding & donor recognition

    Other creators
    See project

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    Winner of New Venture Competition Finals 2015
    California Lutheran University

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Honors & Awards

  • Dean's Honor Roll

    Faculty of Fine Arts

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Mandarin

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • French

    Limited working proficiency

  • Japanese

    Elementary proficiency

  • Indonesian

    Elementary proficiency

  • Malay

    Elementary proficiency

Organizations

  • Danish Nudging Network

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    - Present

  • Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD)

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  • RGD Ontario

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  • CASE (Counsel for Advancement & Support of Education)

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  • ICMA

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    Founded in 1914, ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, advances professional local government through leadership, management, innovation, and ethics. Our vision is to be the leading professional association dedicated to creating and supporting thriving communities throughout the world.

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