SP Media, Arts & Design School

04/09/2026

From surviving studio crits at SP MAD to literally packing bags for the UK… huge win incoming ✈️🇬🇧

Massive congrats to our fam girl AL ( Alicia Hong En Ting) for securing the DesignSingapore Scholarship 2026! She’s heading off to Loughborough University to do her Bachelor in Industrial Design, and honestly, we couldn’t be prouder.

If you ask her what tipped the scales, Alicia points straight back to her time on the Creative Entrepreneurial Pathway at SP MAD and the endless opportunities to learn different things at SP. It wasn’t just about making things look good on design—it taught her how to think like a founder, pitch wild ideas with confidence, and actually solve real-world problems for different communities. That hustle made all the difference.

To everyone pulling late nights staring blankly at your Figma frames or templates: take this as your sign. Don’t sleep on your own ideas. Take the risks, build the prototypes, and seize every opportunity at SP MAD.

Alicia set the bar—who’s taking notes next? ✍️🔥

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25/08/2026

🦄🕷️ It’s SHOWTIME at the XLAB Finale!

Will Spider-Man secure the billionaire bag—or lose his authentic self chasing the startup dream? 👀💰

Queen Unicorn is ready to decide his fate. No cap, this finale is about to go WILD. 🔥

See you at SPCC. Show starts at 4PM.

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24/08/2026

From creating ideas to creating value. 💡✨

On 25 August, our Year 1 students will be hearing from three inspiring alumni who have turned their ideas into real ventures during our Drafts of Ourselves panel discussion.

🎤 Jennelle Castillo, Co-Founder of Harmonics
🎤 Al Hong, Founder of Digi-Up!
🎤 Dylan Goh, Founder of Sitwork

Moderated by Mr Lynus Hee, Senior lecturer of SP MAD.

Through their stories, experiences, and lessons from the startup journey, our panelists will share what it takes to move beyond an idea—to build, create value, navigate challenges, and turn possibilities into action.

It is inspiring to see our alumni return as founders and share their journeys with the next generation. For our Year 1 students, their experiences offer a valuable reminder that every great venture starts somewhere—with a draft, an idea, and the courage to take the first step. 🚀

Here’s to learning from those who have gone before us, embracing our own journeys, and creating value from the ideas we believe in. 🌱

18/08/2026

From SP MAD to the world. 🌏✨

Big congratulations to XPD alumnus Givson Ong, recipient of the prestigious DesignSingapore Scholarship 2026!

His journey began at SP Media, Arts & Design, where he learnt to turn human insights into meaningful physical and digital experiences. That foundation carried him through Industrial Design at NUS—and now towards Innovation Design Engineering at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London.

At SP MAD, you can dream big like Givson, design boldly and see where we can take you. 🚀

24/07/2026

From writer to video producer and now Social Media Lead, SP MAD alumna Ms Syahindah Ishak has built a career around shaping stories that inform, engage and connect with audiences. Today, she leads a team at Mothership , curating content across social media platforms and covering everything from current affairs and entertainment to environmental issues and beyond.

Syahindah graduated from the Diploma in Creative Writing for Television and New Media (DTVM), now the Story & Content Creation (SCC) specialisation under the Diploma in Media, Arts & Design (DMAD).

Swipe through and discover how her SP MAD journey evolved into a career in news, digital storytelling and social media ✨🎙️

If you are a MAD alumnus making your mark in the creative industry, we would love to hear your story!

20/07/2026

Design skills can open doors, but business thinking helps you lead. Join this insightful webinar to discover how creatives can combine design, strategy and commercial thinking to thrive in Singapore's AI-driven creative economy.

Learn how to communicate your value, influence business decisions and take the next step in your creative career with practical frameworks you can apply immediately. Whether you're a designer, marketer, creative professional or aspiring leader, this session offers valuable insights to help you stay ahead.

📅 22 July 2026 | ⏰ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (SGT)

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3SWKI3i

10/07/2026

Life doesn’t always go according to plan — but learning how to adapt can make all the difference. 🌟

Join our FREE Zoom webinar: Working with Uncertainty: Improvisational Skills for Work and Life and discover practical improvisation techniques to improve communication, collaboration, adaptability, and confidence in everyday situations.

📅 16 July 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

🎤 Speaker: Chang Mei Yee
Lecturer/Course Manager, Specialist Diploma in Applied Drama & Psychology in Community Engagement, Singapore Polytechnic

Learn how to:
✔️ Respond more openly and confidently
✔️ Navigate uncertainty at work and in life
✔️ Apply practical improvisation techniques in everyday interactions

Register here:
https://bit.ly/4vpFomN

10/07/2026

🎤 FROM THE STUDIO TO THE STREETS. IT’S SHOWTIME. 🎸🔥

Our SP MAD School Sound & Music (SM) students are taking the leap beyond campus and hitting the streets with live busking performances at *SCAPE Park and Bras Basah MRT Station from 10–31 July! 🎶✨

This isn’t just another gig—it’s the ultimate confidence check, courage level-up, and a chance to own the stage in front of real crowds. 💥 Come through, cheer them on, sing along, and let’s show them what the is all about. Your support could be the boost that turns nerves into unforgettable performances. ❤️

10–31 July. One month. One shot. Once in a lifetime. Don’t miss it. 🚀

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09/07/2026

📸💥Ever wondered what it’s like to shoot a 16mm film on an LED stage? Join us for a talk with filmmakers Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen, where they’ll break down how they’re blending old‑school film with Unreal Engine for their horror short named, “The Calling”.

The film is currently in pre‑production, so this is a rare chance to see how it’s being built before filming begins and maybe even be part of the crew!

🔥👻Event Details
Date: Wed, 15 July 2026
Time: 3 – 4.30pm
Venue: MAD Virtual Production Studio (VPS)

Sign up here >> https://for.edu.sg/calling-talk

Come with questions, leave inspired.

See you there!
From MAD Lecturers Bee Thiam, Christian James, Clarence and Lydia 👨🏻‍🔬👨🏼‍🦲👨🏻‍🏫👩🏻‍🦱

07/07/2026