Friday Hacks #302, October 16: AI Coding and Interactive Graphics at The Straits Times
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Date/Time: Friday, October 16 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm SGT
Venue: Seminar Room 12, COM3-01-21, NUS
NUS Sign-up: NUSync
Non-NUS Sign-up: Luma
Food 🍕 will be served!
1) Behind the Graphics: Data Storytelling and Frontend Architecture at The Straits Times
How does The Straits Times turn complex data into performant interactive stories? In this two-part talk, the Interactive Graphics team breaks down its pipeline across select signature projects—from data collection and iterative UI design to motion accents and web optimisation for mass audiences. The team then dives into its frontend architecture, examining how flexible component design, creative workarounds, and scalable workflows empower fast-paced newsroom production.
Speaker Profiles 🎙️
Shannon Teoh is a digital graphics designer with The Straits Times’ Digital Graphics team. He studied in Japan, where he trained in a combination of graphic, product, and interface design. With a passion for interaction design, he is keen on pushing the envelope of digital storytelling.
Chee Wei Xian is a data visualisation developer with the Digital Graphics team at The Straits Times. She specialises in building interactive graphics, including scrollytelling, 3D web experiences, and data-driven visuals. Her work involves creating custom components for each story, optimising web performance, and ensuring responsive layouts and cross-browser compatibility.
👋 See you there!