Sasi was really sceptical when he first joined Kita Studios. Having studied UX/UI at Republic Polytechnic then freelancing in social media management, he wasn’t sure if this six month programme was worth the commitment.

“I didn’t like designing websites back then,” he admits. “But I thought, why not give it a try?”

From the first day, he found himself pulled into the energy of the programme. Morning energisers set the tone, and teamwork challenges pushed him beyond his comfort zone. The trainers treated students like adults, giving them space to grow, helping Sasi gain confidence in his own problem-solving and decision-making. His capstone project, a social media revamp for Minds Café, tested his resilience. 

“Mentally, it felt like a final-year uni project,” Sasi recalls. “Out of five teammates, only one other contributed consistently. I was tempted to give up, but we pushed through and created something we were proud of.”

At Demo Day, Sasi had to present his project under tough questioning. 

“Bro, my legs started shaking, I was trembling,” he laughs. 

He made the split second decision to forgo his script and freestyle, culminating in an extremely memorable presentation. This moment taught him to trust himself and work under pressure.

Outside of projects, Sasi also dabbles in emceeing, including hosting Kita’s official launch celebration. “It taught me to adapt to all kinds of people,” he says. “I learned to stay composed even when things got unpredictable.”

Now at Hatch, Sasi (really) appreciates the freedom and structure his new role offers. “I’m happy to be here! There’s no micro-managing and I can grow at my own pace.” 

Looking ahead, he hopes to combine his creative skills with impact work, starting a clothing brand using recycled, customised, one-of-a-kind pieces. 

His advice to new students? “Go with it, finish it and take every moment seriously. It’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss.”