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Why this tribe exists
Hong Kong's exam-driven system leaves little room for creativity. Many students lack the motivation and self-directed learning habits that matter most in an AI-shaped world — where curiosity, initiative, and the ability to keep learning on your own decide who thrives.
From my working experience and access to resources across the UK and Hong Kong, I see a real gap between what the current learning system delivers and what young people will actually need. As William Gibson said, "the future is already here — it's just not evenly distributed."
This tribe is a space where HK secondary students — both in Hong Kong and those who have immigrated to the UK — can close that gap. I'll build tools and experiences based on what the tribe needs, so members can see what's coming and prepare for it. Parents are welcome too, to stay informed about the skills that actually matter in a world being reshaped by AI and global change.
What you'll get when you join
Instant Visual Hub Access
Join and you'll get an instant link to our curated Visual Hub — a collection of the most iconic visuals across film, animation, and design, capturing the taste and creativity of different generations.
Workshops & Learning Experience Updates
Hands-on sessions in design thinking, creativity, and problem-solving — for HK secondary students in Hong Kong and those who have immigrated to the UK. Plus curated learning experience updates on future skills, AI, and global education delivered to your inbox.
Early Access — Often Free
Tribe members are the first to hear about new products and experiences I launch — and many opportunities are free for members, including invitations to take part in our latest research-based learning experiences and projects.
Hi, I'm Sa
I've seen the AI revolution from both sides — leading the HSBC Future Skills Programme for 10,000+ students, and holding an MA from the Royal College of Art. Post-graduation, I design automation workflows at a large UK organisation. This dual perspective revealed what skills AI can't replace.
Now I help parents, youth, and adults build creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration — skills AI can't touch. I've been incredibly lucky to learn from inspiring teachers, mentors, and legendary masters throughout my journey. Through Saipprentice, I want to make this invisible luck tangible and share it with those who recognise its value. Whether you're 8 or 80, let's learn what makes us human and live the life we choose.
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Education & learning project experience
A selection of my work designing learning experiences for children, students, and adult learners.
Saipprentice — Future Skills Learning Experience
Tackling the creativity drop among HK children through edutaining, gamified learning experiences connecting children with the best creative role models. Finalist, HK DFA Young Talent Award · Innovation RCA Award.
Future Skills Applied
HKFYG STEM Future Skills Programme
Led a pioneer project sponsored by HSBC to equip HK youth — from primary to university — with future skills through STEM education. Served 10,000+ students with 10,000+ attendance over 2 years.
Future Skills Applied
INCO France — Digital Green Skills
Designed collaborative learning experiences with a global facilitator team and delivered digital green skill programmes to HK adult learners as Consultant & Facilitator (2022–2024). Delivered in collaboration with Microsoft and LinkedIn.
Future Skills Applied
Apple & HSBC Hands-on Workshops
As founder of Player01Sa, designed and launched interactive, handcraft-based workshops for corporates including Apple and HSBC, as well as public audiences.
Future Skills Applied
TalentU — Career Pathways for Students
Developed during my Imperial College Business School MBA module (Entrepreneurial Journey). A tailored recruitment service helping Chinese postgraduate students in London access internship opportunities after Covid. Built from real student research.
Future Skills Applied
Envision Future of Work
Research and design tackling the unhealthy recruitment ecosystem in the entertainment industry — exploring transparent, stress-free pathways for the next generation.
Future Skills Applied
Other major projects
Selected service design, strategy, and product work across the UK, China, and Hong Kong — with project durations ranging from 3 months to 3 years.
UK Local Government — Digital Transformation
Involved as a service designer in digital transformation, cost efficiency, and organisational restructure projects across regulatory, registration, traffic, planning, waste, and community safety services for a London local authority.
Future Skills Applied
Vivo Barefoot — Circular Shoes Strategy
Delivered a service design, strategy plan, and business model for innovative footwear as part of a circular ownership model.
Future Skills Applied
Catch22 — Alternative to Recall
Designed a prototype-ready solution for Catch22 to lower the recall rate of people on probation, for their newly launched criminal & justice service.
Future Skills Applied
Fiture — Online Fit Shopping
Co-founded and ran a fashion-tech startup for 3 years. Raised £100K, affiliated with 300+ luxury brands, served 1,000+ users solving online sizing. Apple featured app.
Future Skills Applied
Reimagine Ownership of Goods
A global competition project. Reduced household waste from university students in London through a circular economy strategy and digital design — adding emotional value to second-hand objects.
Future Skills Applied
Photo Helper
Developed during my London Business School MBA module (Business Model Experiment). An AI-guided app that helps unskilled users take professional photos across different scenarios. Took the idea from user research and prototyping through to investor pitch.
Future Skills Applied
Selected awards & Recognition
HKSAR Government Scholarship
Awardee · Innovation, Science & Technology
Cyberport Creative Micro Fund & Incubation Programme
Awardee · Fiture
HK PolyU Micro Fund for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Awardee · Fiture
HK PolyU Best of Show
Awardee · Undergraduate Project
GS1 HK U-21 RFID Award
Awardee · Most Innovative Application
HK DFA Young Talent Award
Finalist · Saipprentice
Innovation RCA Award
Finalist · Saipprentice
2022 Student Service Design Challenge
Global Finalist · Aki