Led by Consultants and Industry Practitioners
Making design thinking real for learners
Our programmes make design thinking and branding accessible and practical through immersive projects grounded in real briefs, industry practice and measurable outcomes. Learners gain the skills to solve problems clearly, creatively and confidently.
We believe in humanity-centred learning.
Our work goes beyond tools and techniques; it’s about your students, their growth, and the meaningful connections they build. At C-Academy, we focus on how learning can empower individuals to create positive change within your schools, organisations, and communities.
Our logo reflects our belief.
When seen as a whole, the C, line, and A form a subtle human figure; a symbol of people at the heart of everything we design.
Creativity
The soft skills that C-Academy nurtures:
imagination, empathy, collaboration and critical thinking.
Balance
Uniting creativity and ability so that your learners can apply their ideas in the real world.
Ability
The hard skills and tangible capabilities learners develop through our programmes.
Leadership
Every programme is facilitated by certified trainers who are also practising consultants, ensuring learners get both theory and real-world practice.
“We bring the way we work as consultants into the classroom by providing real briefs, real constraints, real impact, enabling learners to develop the creative confidence needed to tackle complex problems with clarity and courage.”
Kimming Yap
Director of C-Academy, Co-Founder of Creativeans
Kimming is an award-winning brand consultant and designer with over 15 years of experience across sectors from technology to retail and government. He is a Distinguished Professor at Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts and serves on curriculum advisory boards at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and the Institute of Technical Education, bringing deep industry and education insight into every programme.
“Design thinking should not stay on slides. C-Academy is where we make creativity practical for schools and businesses, equipping people with the mindsets and skills to create change in their own contexts.”
Yulia Saksen
Managing Director of C-Academy, Co-Founder of Creativeans
Yulia is a certified management consultant, educator and speaker who has led branding and design thinking projects for businesses across Asia and Europe. As Council Member and Honorary Secretary of the Institute of Management Consultants (Singapore) and co-author of the book Are You Brand Dead?, she combines strategic rigour with a passion for making creativity practical for bosses, educators and students alike.
Our Partners
Our programmes are strengthened by partnerships with respected public institutions, industry leaders, and purpose-driven organisations. Our partners bring real-world perspectives into learning, helping your students connect design thinking to national priorities, community needs, sustainability goals, and emerging technologies. Together, we ensure every programme is grounded in authentic contexts and equips your learners with insights that extend beyond the classroom.
As the national agency that promotes design, their mission is to develop the design sector, help Singapore use design for innovation and growth, and make life better in this UNESCO Creative City of Design. Dsg is a subsidiary of the Singapore Economic Development Board.
Hovarlay turns packaging and print into immersive, app-free WebAR. Customers just scan to open browser-based Lenses with stories, videos, and overlays. Its no-code, drag-and-drop platform lets marketers build campaigns quickly and track real-time engagement.
As a Singapore registered charity organization (UEN T07SS0157J), JGIS creates meaningful and purposeful journeys empowering individuals and communities to act and contribute positive social impact to LIFE – nature, wildlife, and mankind.
Creuse gives reclaimed pallet wood a second life by designing and handcrafting products in Singapore with sustainable materials and circular-economy practices. They also run upcycling workshops to promote zero-waste living.
Pek Sin Choon Pte Ltd, founded in 1925, is one of Singapore’s foremost Chinese tea merchants. The company continues to source, blend, and roast tea traditionally, with every pack carefully hand-packed in-store.
SADeaf is a leading non-profit organisation advocating for inclusion and equal opportunities for the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing community in Singapore, with a mission to support the Deaf in reaching their full potential.
Master Trainers
Every programme is facilitated by certified trainers who are also practising consultants, ensuring learners get both theory and real-world practice.
Kimming Yap
Lead Consultant
- Vice President of Design Business Chamber Singapore
- Academic Advisory Committee at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and Institute of Technical Education
- Distinguished Professor from Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts
Yulia Saksen
Lead Consultant
- Council Member of Institute of Management Consultants (Singapore)
- Registered Management Consultant (Enterprise Singapore)
- Certified WIAL Action Learning Coach
- Certified WSQ ACLP Trainer
Mavis Chew
Design and Creative Teacher
- Branding Specialist & Illustrator
- Arts Educator & Curriculum Developer
- Advocate for Children’s Development through Creative Learning
Let Out Your Students' Creativity
Tell us your goals and priorities, and we’ll tailor a design thinking programme that helps your students build future-ready skills through real-world learning.