Intrigued to Innovate: The Podcast
Learning from the Student Innovators of iDP (And More!)
Every innovation journey begins with a spark. Intrigued to Innovate, the new podcast by the NUS Innovation & Design Programme (iDP), shines the spotlight on students and guests who have successfully transformed that spark into real-world innovation. Hosted by Dr Jovan Tan, the podcast reveals the untold stories of student innovators, highlighting their challenges, breakthroughs, and key moments of discover.
Why “Intrigued to Innovate”?
The podcast’s title, Intrigued to Innovate, carries a double meaning that reflects the essence of every innovator’s experience. On one hand, students feel inspired, curious, and eager to explore new ideas, often unsure where they might lead. On the other, Intrigued to Innovate encapsulates the entire process of creation—beginning with inspiration and culminating in innovation.
Listeners are invited to discover what it truly takes to bring ideas to life: from early ideation to iterative development, navigating real-world challenges, and uncovering the valuable lessons learned along the way.
A Platform for Learning From Peers, Not Just Professors
Unlike traditional lectures or seminars, Intrigued to Innovate flips the classroom dynamic.
Each episode showcases inspiring stories of student innovators tackling complex, real-world challenges through creative, interdisciplinary solutions. Here, Dr Jovan Tan learns from them, gaining insight into the fresh perspectives and creative problem-solving approaches that they bring to the table.
The series also occasionally features thought leaders in innovation, design, and entrepreneurship, offering listeners a blend of student-driven stories and expert insights that together paint a holistic picture of innovation in action.
Listeners can expect to gain practical insights into the innovation process from multiple perspectives, including those of students, professors, and industry experts. Through these candid conversations, listeners can learn more about how creative collaboration, interdisciplinary thinking, and iterative product design drive meaningful innovation. Each episode offers valuable lessons that students can apply to their own disciplines, projects and learning journeys.
Tune In
Whether you’re a first-year student curious about innovation, or a seasoned creator eager to learn from peer mentors, tune in to Intrigued to Innovate on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for authentic, insightful stories grounded in real experience. New episodes will be released every Wednesday.
Episodes of Intrigued to Innovate
Episode 1 (29 Oct 2025)
Validate First, Prototype Later: Why Stakeholder Alignment Beats Perfect Design (feat. Low Tse Han)
Inspire to Innovate’s debut episode features Low Tse Han, a Year 3 Electrical Engineering student, Executive Producer of the series, and creator of MaternAI — a clinical decision-support system that helps OBGYN clinicians determine when a C-section is truly needed.
Through candid reflection, Tse Han shares how the MaternAI team faced unexpected challenges, including mid-project pivots and changing stakeholder expectations. Together with Dr Jovan Tan, he shares how these moments shaped his understanding of product design, adaptability, and real-world collaboration.