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Set
YOU
Up For Success
What our attendees, parents, and teachers say*
01
Love the workshop setting
"Extremely engaging, informative, interactive, and creative."
Hands-on support
02
"Risa offers guidance, advice, and practical support based on her own expertise and experiences through the workshop"
Double thumbs up
03
"My son said the workshop was a “double thumbs up”, and still has been talking about the workshop a lot. Risa has made a great impression. Thank you so much."
A significant impact on future aspirations
04
"My daughter seemed to be very interested, telling us what she learned in the class, and explaining very excitedly. Thank you for the initiation!"
*Comments at workshops held during January - March 2024
Our mission
Empower the next generation to help them exceed their potential for enhanced well-being and equality
--- inspired by Prof. Abhijit Banerjee,
Nobel Prize Behavioural Economist
"Development is about giving people the power to make their own choices and exercise their own agency"
A story
The founder's lack of career guidance in secondary school led her to pursue subjects and a college degree influenced by those around her. Through self-reflection and part-time work experiences, she discovered her passion for motivating people.
Recognizing a gap in society's provision of career guidance and critical thinking development for young adults, Designventure Academy was born. “Designventure” has been derived from an amalgamation of “design” and “adventure” signifying that the adventure of one’s life can be designed by own agency.
Our mission is to empower individuals, improve well-being, and promote equality through creative problem-solving and innovation workshops and a national youth empowerment program. By combining youth welfare and business, we aim to make a significant impact on the world.
A founder
Risa Sato
Throughout a decade of her career at Accenture, Risa spearheaded numerous projects in digital transformation across various industries, including Communications, Media, Technology, E-commerce, Sports, Medical, and Trading. She developed integrated systems, formulated long-term digital strategies, and led change management initiatives through leadership programmes, skill-building workshops, and professional growth seminars for global corporations. Passionate about mentorship, Risa dedicated herself to guiding junior colleagues, recognizing her enthusiasm for motivating others.
Her tenure at Accenture underscored the profound impact of technology on human behavior and decision-making, leading her to pursue an MSc in Behavioural Economics at City, University of London.
Driven by environmental concerns within the retail sector, Risa launched her own dress design business, repurposing vintage kimono fabric to create stylish garments while championing eco-friendly practices.
https://www.theobikyoto.com/
Meet the Team
At Designventure Academy, our passionate team is dedicated to providing students with personalized guidance in youth development and behavioral sciences, ensuring an exceptional learning experience for all.
Cecilia
Cecilia, with a BSc in Psychological and Behavioural Science from the London School of Economics, is dedicated to youth development and education. With extensive experience as a secondary student coach at Universify Education, she adeptly tailors her approach to meet individual needs and boost confidence. Additionally, her consulting internship experiences in health industries enable thorough research and competitor evaluation, enhancing workshop experiences.
Amala
Amala, currently pursuing a BSc in Psychology at University College London, is passionate about behavioral science. Through a clinical observership at the American Wellness Center Dubai, she explored behavior change interventions in health psychology. In her volunteering role at Mind Retail, Amala applies behavioral design techniques to influence customer behavior and boost sales. This practical experience deepens her understanding of behavioral concepts in real-world settings.
Workshop Location
Highgate
Jacksons Lane
Richmond
Tiffin Girls' School
Online
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