Introduction
DesignTinkers recognize the child's unique ways of seeing the world. We want them to be inquisitive of what works and what does not in their environment and to instill critical thinking at an early age. By exposing children to design concepts, principles and aesthetics, we introduce the design process as a methodology to problem solve and encourage our young ones to be creative in finding solutions.
Workshop Programmes
DesignTinkers provide fun and nurturing camps and workshops across various disciplines in Art, Design & Architecture. Our programmes are designed to pique curiosity, prompt inquiries, challenge norms and to test ideas to get to unique outcomes through a design process.
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Who We Are
We are a team of Educators, Designers, and Architects dedicated to providing fun and immersive maker learning experiences. We value diversity, innovation, preservation and sustainability.
Tessa Ng
Tessa earned her Architecture degree from RMIT University and is a registered Architect (ARBV) with professional practice experience in Australia and Singapore. In 2010, she began her journey in architectural teaching and has since developed a passion for working with teens and children.
As a parent, Tessa actively explored fun, creative, and alternative methods to teach, share, and engage her child during her early formative years. She focused largely on hands-on, creative problem-solving activities in art, design, and technology
Based previously in London with her family, Tessa collaborated with London-based Creative Learning Experience to develop a Design + Architecture after-school club programme. She also co-designed a public event for Open House Families, organized by Open City London, UK. Building on her knowledge and experience, Tessa founded DesignTinkers to create a fun and nurturing maker-learning space for young minds, fostering creativity and critical thinking through hands-on exploration of design concepts and solutions.
Dian Wahyuni
Dian is a creative and enthusiastic educator with a strong foundation in both fine arts and architectural studies. She graduated with a BA (Hons) in Fine Arts from LASALLE College of the Arts in 2023, awarded by Goldsmiths, University of London, and previously earned a Diploma in Environment Design from Temasek Polytechnic in 2019.
Since 2022, Dian has been teaching design and architecture to children aged 6 to 12 where she brings her multidisciplinary background and passion for working with young learners into the classroom.
Dian teaches both weekly classes and holiday workshops at DesignTinkers, thoughtfully tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each learner. She guides students on their individual creative journeys while helping them build visual literacy, develop model-making techniques, and practice safe tool-handling skills. Passionate about working with children from diverse backgrounds, Dian finds it especially rewarding to witness their pride and confidence as they complete their projects. Her goal is to foster a positive and supportive environment where every child feels encouraged, inspired, and empowered to express themselves through hands-on creative making.
Partnerships + Collaborations
Schools Partnerships
At DesignTinkers, we create engaging programmes that make learning fun for children from all backgrounds. Our goal is to help develop the next generation of creative thinkers who can solve problems with innovative solutions. We can curate co-curricular programmes, enrichment courses and holiday programmes for your students. Let us know what you need and we will work together to create a programme tailored just for your school.
Workshop Collaborations
DesignTinkers are always open to collaborations to connect different fields of knowledge and to test new ideas. We believe in development of new ideas and innovations through synergetic collaborations, leveraging on every creative mindsets, interests and expertise combined. Let’s kickstart to seed an idea together by connecting with us now!
