SDN Singapore Chapter is thrilled to share the incredible energy and innovation that unfolded at the Ideactio studio during our 2nd Open Innovation Competition centred around ‘Shaping the Future of Food Manufacturing’! Our talented participating teams embraced the opportunity to tackle this dynamic challenge head-on, bringing forth a wave of creativity and cutting-edge solutions. It was truly inspiring to witness the diverse perspectives and collaborative spirit that our participants brought to the table. Teams showcased ingenious approaches to tackle the challenge statements given. Innovative technologies and sustainable practices took centre stage, reflecting our commitment to a greener and more resilient future. Cross-functional collaboration at its best - Engineering, design, IT and life science students seamlessly blended their skills to craft holistic solutions. The amazing winners! Winning Team - Ngee Ann Polytechnic: Process automation to optimise delivery and improve efficiency Co-Runners Up (two teams) - Ngee Ann Polytechnic & Nanyang Polytechnic: Attract and retain young local talent for business expansion. Third Place - Singapore Polytechnic: Attract young talents by understanding prospective employees. A massive congratulations to all participating teams for pushing boundaries and redefining the future of food manufacturing! We believe in fostering a culture of innovation, and this competition was a testament to the extraordinary talent within our partners. A heartfelt thanks to all participants, mentors, and judges who made this event a resounding success. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue to push the boundaries of creativity and explore new frontiers in innovation!
On May 20th 2026, we are holding a special event connected to the publication of the most recent issue of Touchpoint, the journal of service design: Touchpoint Vol.17 No. 1 | From AI to Synthetic Services.
AI continues to disrupt our work as service designers, fundamentally changing the way we design, deliver and analyse services. The advances are rapid as well, presenting new opportunities while at the same time forcing us to answer some challenging questions on where and how its capabilities are deployed. This issue of Touchpoint answers an ongoing need in our community to learn from each other - as well as those outside our field - to confidently apply AI, as well as know where it should be avoided.
Connect, Collaborate, and Create Change – SDGC26 Awaits! Join us in Wiesbaden, Germany and online, 28–30 October. Registration is open, with Early Bird tickets on sale until May 15.
Created for service designers with 2+ years’ experience, the 8-week, 8-module course offers you the chance to strengthen your core skills, expand your capabilities, and earn Professional Accreditation.
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