Biography

Li Qi (Richie) Chan

Richie is a PhD Student and Research Scholar at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Department of Architecture, where he also serves as a part-time tutor. His research sits at the intersection of urban public space, psychology, and wellbeing.

He recently led the research, narrative development, and creative direction for the 40th anniversary book of JGP Architecture (2025), a publication shaped through archival research and in-depth interviews centred on human stories and practice continuity.

Richie’s recent teaching includes interdisciplinary design innovation at the Singapore Institute of Technology (2024-2025), where he taught critical thinking, design thinking, and futures thinking. Prior to this, he lectured at the American University of Yangon and the British University of Yangon in social sciences, architectural history, and communication. He also led workshops, talks, and university-wide programmes on design, creativity, and life skills.

Trained in architecture, Richie previously practised at SUPER ASSEMBLY Architects and JGP Architecture. Beyond architectural practice, he has worked across design entrepreneurship, media and publishing. He served as Creative Director at Myanmore Media Group and as Managing Editor & Art Director at Knowledge Media Group, leading editorial and creative initiatives promoting design, art, culture, and tourism across the Greater Mekong Subregion. In 2023, he co-founded WOWCARDSTUDIO, a multidisciplinary creative practice based in Singapore and Yangon.

Teaching Appointments

• Associate Faculty, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore
  2024–2025
• Lecturer, American University of Yangon, Myanmar
  2016–2020
• Teaching Assistant, National University of Singapore, Singapore
  2011–2012

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy, Architecture (2026–)
  National University of Singapore, Singapore
• Master of Architecture
  National University of Singapore, Singapore
• Bachelor of Arts (Architecture), First Class Honours
  National University of Singapore, Singapore
• Diploma with Merit in Business Information Technology
  Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore

Professional Certifications

• UX Design Immersive
  General Assembly, Singapore

Corporate Experience

• Co-Founder & Design Principal, WOWCARDSTUDIO, Singapore, Myanmar
  2023–Present
• Architectural Designer, SUPER ASSEMBLY, Singapore
  2021–2023
• Managing Editor & Art Director, Knowledge Media Group, Thailand
  2017–2019
• Creative Director, Myanmore Media Group, Myanmar
  2015–2017
• Architectural Designer, JGP Architecture, Singapore
  2012–2015