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DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Clarity before Craft

My Path, My Perspective, and What’s Next.

Hi, I'm Allan — a multidisciplinary designer grounded in industrial design, with experience spanning UX, branding, visual merchandising, and frontline service. My recent work in UX consulting involved leading digital transformation initiatives that turned complex requirements into clear, user-centred systems.


I’ve always believed that our perceptions are limited by our beliefs and environment. That belief deepened during my time as a flight attendant with Singapore Airlines, where I developed empathy first-hand by working with people from all walks of life. It taught me never to assume, but to understand first. That's why I value clarity before craft: grounding every design decision in purpose, context, and constraints to create solutions that are both relevant and innovative.


Industrial design taught me to balance form and function through context. Branding sharpened my understanding of visual systems and consistency. Years in frontline service deepened my empathy for real-world needs. UX in the public sector brought it all together — aligning empathy, systems thinking, and strategy to turn complex requirements into coherent, relevant outcomes.


Today, I focus on product design and strategy, while exploring service design and AI — creating end-end experiences that brings relevance to users and impact to organisations. Let's connect and build something meaningful!

Awards

NEC Japan Team Award / “EMA Corporate Website” / 2023


NEC Japan Team Award / “EMA Corporate Website” / 2023

A’Design Award / “The Early Chapter” Branding (Iron) / 2021


A’Design Award / “The Early Chapter” Branding (Iron) / 2021

World Future Foundation Product Design Competition / “Glo” (Winner) / 2010


World Future Foundation Product Design Competition / “Glo” (Winner) / 2010

WTP Furniture Design Competition / “Benche” (1st Runner-Up) / 2010


WTP Furniture Design Competition / “Benche” (1st Runner-Up) / 2010

Exhibitions & Features

Composite Wall Decals / SATS Safety & Security Office Feature Wall / 2021, 2022

Composite Wall Decals / SATS Safety & Security Office Feature Wall / 2021, 2022

‘V for Vase’, Singapore Design Festival / “Vasecard” / 2009

‘V for Vase’, Singapore Design Festival / “Vasecard” / 2009

Inner Diameter Industrial Design Graduation Show / 2010

Inner Diameter Industrial Design Graduation Show / 2010

IFFS International Furniture Fair / "Fairies" Collection (for Cilicon Factory) / 2010

IFFS International Furniture Fair / "Fairies" Collection (for Cilicon Factory) / 2010

Design Boom Magazine / “Fairies" Collection (for Cilicon Faytory) / 25 Mar 2010

Design Boom Magazine / “Fairies" Collection (for Cilicon Faytory) / 25 Mar 2010

Beyond Work

Outside of work, I’m drawn to furniture and interior design, having completed three residential projects from space planning to bespoke fittings. I’m also a pasta enthusiast and a proud father — my daughter constantly reminds me that the best designs are the ones that bring joy.

Lets build better experiences together .

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© 2025 Allan Toh — Singapore

Lets build better experiences together .

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© 2025 Allan Toh — Singapore

Lets build better experiences together .

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© 2025 Allan Toh — Singapore