About
Xavier is particularly drawn to overlooked and niche problems—areas that are often ignored, yet hold significant potential for impact.
He believes that good design should feel obvious in hindsight—solutions that make people think, “I wish I thought of that.” This mindset pushes him to question decisions that are often taken for granted, especially in cases where design could—and should—have been more thoughtfully considered.
His strengths lie in CAD, prototyping, storytelling and communication, allowing him to translate complex problems into clear and compelling solutions. He is known for his ability to present ideas effectively, whether through refined visualisations, structured narratives or well-crafted presentations. Proficient in tools such as Rhino and KeyShot, Xavier brings concepts to life through both digital and physical prototyping, often utilising 3D printing to iterate quickly.
Rejecting a purely designer-centric viewpoint, Xavier approaches projects through the lens of the people he is designing for. His process is grounded in ethnographic research, co-creation and continuous user validation—ensuring that his work reflects real perspectives rather than assumptions. This has led him to collaborate with companies such as Precise Development and Y5-G Builders, as well as gain experience at Eden Living and NextOfKin Creatives, where he worked closely with clients and observed how design is executed at a professional level.
Looking ahead, Xavier aims to contribute across diverse industries, creating work that is not only seen, but felt, questioned and remembered.
ICARUS – The study and reimagining of boom lift safety
ICARUS is a proactive safety system designed to address one of the most overlooked yet critical risks in construction: caught-between accidents in boom lift operations.
The project draws inspiration from the Greek myth of Icarus—who unknowingly flew too close to the sun. In a similar way, boom lift operators often work in close proximity to surrounding structures, where blind spots, divided attention and spatial uncertainty can lead them dangerously close to surfaces they may not even be aware of.
Existing safety solutions in this space are largely reactive, activating only upon physical contact. While effective in preventing severe injury, they intervene too late—after risk has already escalated.
ICARUS redefines this moment.
Instead of reacting to danger, it introduces awareness before it happens. The system continuously monitors the operator’s surroundings and translates spatial proximity into intuitive visual and auditory cues. By indicating not only how close an operator is to a surface, but also where the risk is coming from—left, right, or behind—it provides a new layer of environmental awareness that operators currently lack.
Designed as a retrofit solution, ICARUS integrates seamlessly onto existing boom lift cages, ensuring minimal disruption to current workflows while prioritising ease of adoption and worker acceptance. Its purpose is not to replace existing safety systems, but to complement them, acting as an early warning layer that empowers operators to make safer decisions in real time.
At its core, ICARUS is not just about preventing accidents. It is about shifting safety from reaction to awareness, ensuring that operators never get too close, before they even realise it themselves.
Tanya Varshi Sivakumar
Koh Hui Chin
Calvino Kho
Yasheeta Singhi
Pun Song Ning
Muhammad Hakeem Bin Hussain
