Kahmin graduated with a Bachelor’s degree (Honours, Highest Distinction) in Industrial Design from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in May 2022. A dedicated and inquisitive designer, she has built a robust foundation in both design research and professional practice. During her undergraduate years, she co-founded a communication design studio within NUS, where she led interdisciplinary projects that combined storytelling, motion design, and systems thinking to communicate complex ideas with clarity and empathy.

Before pursuing her Master of Fine Arts in Design Research and Development at The Ohio State University, Kahmin accumulated extensive experience working across Singapore’s diverse design landscape—collaborating with corporations, government boards, research studios, and consultancies. Her professional portfolio includes engagements with organizations such as the Health Promotion Board, Shopee, Foolproof Singapore, and various academic partners. These roles strengthened her ability to translate strategic insights into human-centered solutions, bridging communication gaps between institutions, technology, and everyday users.

Kah Min’s primary interest lies in designing innovative solutions that promote physical wellness and preventative care. She is deeply motivated by the global shift toward longevity and the growing need for design to contribute meaningfully to sustainable health and well-being. Her work explores how thoughtful design, rooted in empathy, accessibility, and evidence, can empower people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Her design excellence has been recognized internationally. During her undergraduate studies, she received the Red Dot Design Concept Award (2023) for Verdure, a project exploring nature-inspired product systems, and the European Product Design Award (2021) for Tappi, a learning-through-play tool designed to support children’s motor and sensory development. These accolades reflect not only her technical competence but also her commitment to designing with purpose and care.

Today, as a graduate researcher and budding educator, Kahmin continues to expand her design practice through participatory and systemic approaches, using design as a bridge between people, research, and complex social systems. Her journey embodies a commitment to curiosity, collaboration, and compassion, values she carries into every project she undertakes.

Selected Publications

• Ong, K., Sanders, E. B.-N., Shen, Y., Berner, T., & DiGiovine, C. (2025, October 15–18). Untangling Access: Design, Policies and the Complex Landscape of Wheelchair Service Delivery Process. Presentation at the 2025 Relating Systems Thinking and Design Symposium (RSD14): Arcs of Impact, OCAD University, Toronto, Canada.
• Ong, K., Sanders, E. B.-N., Shen, Y., Berner, T., & DiGiovine, C. (2025, June 12–13). Reframing Wheelchair Acquisition: Weaving User Autonomy and Design Collaboration. 2025 AIGA Design Educators Conference: Weave, Normal, IL, United States.
• Tan, V. & Ong, K. (2025, June 19–21). Bridging the communication gap with motion design: balancing accuracy, storytelling and engagement in healthcare explainer videos. Session to be presented at the Motion Design Education Summit 2025. Retrieved from www.modesummit.com.
• Nickley, W., McInroy, L., Sanders, E. B.-N., Snyder, C., & Ong, K. (2025). Director’s Cut: Hope-Filled Approaches to Amplifying LGBTQ+ Youth Voices in Healthcare [Workshop]. In Proceedings of The 24th Annual ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference (pp.1242–1245). June 23–25, University of Reykjavík, Iceland. https://doi.org/10.1145/3713043.3735540
• Ong, K., Sanders, E. B.-N., Shen, Y., Berner, T., & DiGiovine, C. (2024, December). Visualizing system complexities and diverse stakeholder perspectives: A co-design approach to enhance the wheelchair acquisition and service delivery process. RESNA Student Scientific Paper.
• Ong, K., Sanders, E. B.-N., Shen, Y., & DiGiovine, C. (2025, May 12–16). Reimagining mobility: Co-design approach to service delivery for wheelchairs. Workshop presented at Rehab Week 2025, Chicago, IL, United States.