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Niel Sy

Niel Sy

Niel Sy is a design leader, workshop aficionado, and design thinking educator based in London.


He leads design across physical, digital, service, and product experiences — working at the intersection of humans, business, and the future. His focus is on helping teams move from discovery to delivery, and from now to next, through thoughtful, human-centred design.


Currently at BP, Niel drives transformative initiatives across technology platforms and services. He also teaches human-centred design globally through IDEO U. Previously, he served as an enterprise innovation architect at Deloitte UK, and led the Nano Labs, Liquid Studio, and Design Thinking Capability at Accenture SEA in Manila.

Niel Sy is a design leader, workshop aficionado, and design thinking educator based in London.


He leads design across physical, digital, service, and product experiences — working at the intersection of humans, business, and the future. His focus is on helping teams move from discovery to delivery, and from now to next, through thoughtful, human-centred design.


Currently at BP, Niel drives transformative initiatives across technology platforms and services. He also teaches human-centred design globally through IDEO U. Previously, he served as an enterprise innovation architect at Deloitte UK, and led the Nano Labs, Liquid Studio, and Design Thinking Capability at Accenture SEA in Manila.

Approach

Approach

Niel Sy’s design approach begins by creating space — space to listen, to learn, and to imagine what is possible. He believes in designing with people, not just for them, centering empathy and collaboration at every stage of the process.


His work follows a thoughtful arc: from discovery to delivery, and from now to next. Niel applies design thinking as both a mindset and a method, blending systems thinking, storytelling, and strategy to craft experiences that are human-centred, scalable, and sustainable.


Whether shaping a product, a service, a workshop, or a strategic vision, Niel connects the dots between user needs, organizational goals, and long-term impact — building not just solutions, but spaces where meaningful change can take root.

Niel Sy’s design approach begins by creating space — space to listen, to learn, and to imagine what is possible. He believes in designing with people, not just for them, centering empathy and collaboration at every stage of the process.


His work follows a thoughtful arc: from discovery to delivery, and from now to next. Niel applies design thinking as both a mindset and a method, blending systems thinking, storytelling, and strategy to craft experiences that are human-centred, scalable, and sustainable.


Whether shaping a product, a service, a workshop, or a strategic vision, Niel connects the dots between user needs, organizational goals, and long-term impact — building not just solutions, but spaces where meaningful change can take root.

Humans

In human-centered design, everything begins with empathy. It is about creating space for real people — their needs, behaviors, and contexts — to shape the outcome. When design meets people where they are, the result is more meaningful, inclusive, and impactful.

Business

Great design bridges purpose and performance. It helps organizations clarify ideas, align teams, and deliver value that people can feel. When businesses design with intention, they do not just serve customers — they build trust and momentum.

The Future

The future is a space that is designed, not predicted. Design leaders today understand that what they create must be adaptable, responsible, and ready for what comes next. By designing with awareness and foresight, they shape systems that are resilient and human in the long term.

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London, United Kingdom

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© 2025 Niel Sy

Get in touch

London, United Kingdom

Let's connect

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© 2025 Niel Sy