I've taught 1,000+ students across universities, polytechnics, and industry programs.
Teaching is where my design career started. It's also where I keep coming back. I teach because it forces me to explain things simply, and because the best way to learn something deeply is to teach it.
Where I've taught
Nanyang Technological University
2021 – 2024Adjunct Lecturer
Lectured DR5003 Introduction to Design to non-design students. Teaching design thinking, problem framing, and prototyping to students who have never touched Figma.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
2014 – 2017Lecturer, Founding Co-Lead (etc.lab)
Taught industrial design and design thinking to 130+ diploma students. Co-founded etc.lab, an interdisciplinary design centre for social impact. Received the School Teaching Award.
CuriousCore
2020 – 2024Guest Lecturer & Mentor
Lectured on what UX hiring managers look for. Mentored 20+ students through the Career Accelerator program. Achieved student rating of 9.29/10.
Income Insurance
2020 – 2021Design Thinking Facilitator
Designed and delivered design thinking workshops for 300+ participants across the organisation as part of the Digital Transformation Office.
From designers who've been in my classes.
"Joseph gives very practical advice on what changes we can make to our portfolio."
"I love that Joseph was very engaging throughout his presentation and gave many useful tips. I updated my portfolio using his tips and got a good immediate response during my mock interview."
"Excellent sharing of his journey and the use of personal style in portfolios really stuck with me."
"Gave great insights on what hiring managers look out for."
"Appreciate him for understanding what I was lacking and bolstering it in a very nurturing manner. He gave me the space and prompts to come to my own conclusions."
"Joseph was really patient and understanding. He also gave great insights into the hiring process."
Let's build something together.
Whether you're scaling a startup, transforming an enterprise, or building a design team, I'd love to hear about it.