Panel Discussion 1: Design Thinking and HCD+ for Sustainable Innovation

The Design Thinking and Humanity-Centred Design (HCD⁺) for Sustainable Innovation panel brings together industry leaders who are driving transformation through empathy, creativity, and purpose-driven strategies.
This session features Sigit Priawan Djokosoetono, Deputy Director of Bluebird Group; Veronica H. Sisilia, Commercial Director of InJourney; and Tang Soo Yin, Director of the User Experience Centre, Singapore Polytechnic.
The discussion explores how the principles of Design Thinking and HCD⁺ can shape sustainable innovation across industries—enabling organizations to create solutions that balance business growth with social and environmental responsibility.
Through real-world perspectives from transportation, tourism, and education sectors, this dialogue highlights the power of empathy-led innovation in addressing complex challenges and fostering long-term value creation.
This session reflects a shared vision to redefine innovation not just as progress, but as a commitment to humanity and the planet.