Ian Lai🇲🇾
Lead Product Designer at GXBank
About Ian Lai
Lead Product Designer at GXBank
👋 Hi, I’m Ian! I’m a Product Design Leader with 8+ years of experience building design teams and shaping digital products across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
I see myself as a coach first, designer second. My passion lies in helping designers discover their strengths, navigate growth areas, and build the confidence to do their best work. Over the years, I’ve:
Mentored ICs into leadership roles Introduced scalable design processes across regions Guided teams to deliver products in banking, insurance, investment, and automotive that balance user needs with business outcomes
As a mentor, I’m here to support you with:
Career growth and transitioning into senior/lead roles Leadership skills for new managers Design process, UX strategy, and stakeholder collaboration Building confidence in your craft while staying user-focused
If you’re looking for a mentor who will challenge you, cheer you on, and help you find clarity in your design journey, I’d love to connect!
Expertise
Sessions with Ian Lai
- Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session
What mentees say
“I had a really great session with Ian. His knowledge helped me articulate my design decisions more effectively. He also provided valuable insights on how I can reframe my resume. Overall, it was a great session and I really recommend Ian as a mentor!”
“I had an outstanding experience with Ian as my mentor. His amazing communication and deep subject knowledge made it easy for me to navigate my journey as a junior designer. Ian’s motivation and exceptional problem-solving skills truly inspired me to overcome challenges. I highly recommend booking a session with him—his insights will exceed”
“Mr. Ian is resourceful and helpful, generously sharing his knowledge and experience to provide advice that has greatly impacted my career progression and mentorship choices. Thank you again, Mr. Ian.”