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Episode 42: Behind the Numbers: Future proofing your Career, Pay and Progression with Jonathan Yap

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Behind the Numbers: Future proofing your Career, Pay and Progression with Jonathan Yap

Jonathan Yap is a design leader and community advocate exploring the evolving identity of design in Southeast Asia. Through Design Pay Asia, he dives beyond surface-level salary data to uncover deeper insights about career growth, education pathways, and the changing value of design in the region. With 15 years of experience across WeWork and Visa, and currently leading design standards at a Singapore bank, Jonathan brings a unique perspective on how design roles are transforming alongside technological advancement. His work combines quantitative insights with nuanced understanding of cultural and educational shifts in the design industry. As someone deeply invested in nurturing future design talent, he regularly speaks about the intersection of design education, industry needs, and regional identity in Southeast Asia’s growing tech ecosystem.

Hear us cover:

  • Preview of Design Pay 2025 Report
  • Salaries between men and women
  • Where are the UX hotspots in South-East Asia?
  • How design education is shifting and what that means for future talents
  • The perception vs reality of design value in our region
  • Continuous learning as a product and design talent