The rich designer: empowering financial literacy among design professionals

• Main Author: Salim, Aaron
• Other Authors: Yam Min Yee, Angeline
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2024
• Subjects: Arts and Humanities; Financial education for designers; Design career planning; Singapore designers; Financial literacy for designers
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/177461
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

In the vibrant tapestry of Singapore's creative landscape, financial literacy emerges as an indispensable cornerstone, vital for the flourishing and endurance of design practitioners. Despite its pivotal role, the realm of financial literacy remains largely uncharted within the educational trajectories of designers. Enter "The Rich Designer" project, a pioneering initiative aimed squarely at filling this critical void by spearheading a bespoke financial literacy program meticulously tailored to the distinctive challenges and aspirations of Singapore's design community. Through an exhaustive examination encompassing comprehensive surveys and illuminating interviews, this ground-breaking endeavour probes deep into the intricate financial literacy needs of designers, culminating in the meticulous crafting of bespoke educational resources. These meticulously curated materials are precision-engineered to arm designers with the indispensable knowledge and tools requisite for deftly navigating the complex financial intricacies woven into the fabric of their careers. By nurturing financial resilience and catalysing both professional ascension and financial stability, this project heralds the paramount significance of financial literacy in unleashing the boundless creative and economic potential of design practitioners. In doing so, it lays the foundation for a design community in Singapore that is not just creatively vibrant but also financially astute and resoundingly prosperous.