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Keen to pick up on PM knowledge on the go? Besides our routine educational content, our authors will also share about their past relevant experiences!

14 MAY 2024

Let’s Go Oat-side: The Secret Sauce of OATSIDE’s Commercial Success

by Lim Jing Yun

We love OATSIDE--it's not only delicious, it's genius. In this article, we delve into the wonders of OATSIDE's product and marketing strategy, and explore how this Singaporean-owned brand became one of the fastest-growing consumer packaged goods in Southeast Asia. 

9 MAY 2024

Event Recap: UI/UX Design + Figma Workshop

by Nurul Izzati

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the seamless integration of UI/UX has become pivotal in creating compelling and user-centric products. Throughout the semester, I had the privilege of immersing myself in the NUS Product Club’s UI/UX + Figma workshop. Here, I'll share key insights gleaned from this enriching experience!

6 MAY 2024

Anniversary: A Message from the Last Co-Founder

by Harry Chang

To commemorate the one-year anniversary of NUS Product Club, Harry drafts an open letter to his successor - Clare - as he reflects from his perspective on how his year as President has been since founding our club, as well as sharing his future aspirations for our club moving forward. This also serves as an extension to Article #00: Our Origins, Research and Development - An Extended Take.

2 MAY 2024

Career Coaching for Product Management

by Diane Wong

Serving as an extension to Article #U4 - Event Recap: Career Resume Workshop, Diane shares the value of career coaching in assisting students and professionals alike in entering the workforce, especially in the field of product management. This article was drafted in collaboration with ResumeWriter.SG, a career consultancy firm specialising in services such as CV writing and salary negotiation for clients seeking to secure their ideal jobs.

30 APRIL 2024

Books to Launch Your PM Journey - Summarised! 

by Harry Chang

Not sure how or where to kickstart your journey in product management? Our team summarises a few recommended books and resources widely recognised within the product community, including career tips and tricks to guide our aspiring PMs. This article also serves as a small extension to “Lorong Product” Episodes 2 and 5 - highlighting the recommendations of our respective guests Arnav and Jay.

23 APRIL 2024

How To Scale Your Products

by Lim Jing Yun

Ready to take your business to the next level? In our article, we discuss why scalability is crucial for your success and how to effectively prepare your product to meet increasing demands without compromising performance.

16 APRIL 2024

Event Recap: Career Resume Workshop

by Harry Chang

Missed our live resume workshop held earlier this semester? Fret not - as we reminisce about its highlights, including application tips and tricks shared by Cleon and Henry, as well as live resume reviews conducted by Yao Feng, Joanna and Hilman. Also included are additional tips that were not previously disclosed in our workshop - don’t miss it!

9 APRIL 2024

UI/UX in Product Management

by Nurul Izzati

In today's product management landscape, UI/UX design integration is vital for innovation and customer satisfaction. Darice, who honed her skills during internships, exemplifies its importance. Joining her is Jing Xuan, a Product Manager intern, who offers unique insights into UI/UX and Product Management intersection, underscoring its significance in modern product development.

4 APRIL 2024

Streamlit for Prototyping

by Harry Chang

Primarily used for data science and analytics, the Streamlit framework based in Python has seen a recent surge in its usage by product analysts, data scientists and even webpage enthusiasts alike. Harry shares more about its growing popularity, particularly as a baseline prototyping tool before building a full-stack product, as well as his personal experiences with it through his past hackathons.

26 MARCH 2024

Case Studies: Uncovering Strategies for Successful Products

by Lim Jing Yun

Launching a successful product is no easy feat, yet, many companies continue to do the seemingly impossible. In today’s article, we take a look at 2 immensely successful start-ups--Superhuman and Miro, and how their excellent product strategies has allowed them to win over consumers.

12 MARCH 2024

Behind the Scenes of NUS Product Club!

by Arissa Tan

Dive into our behind-the-scenes journey as we reveal the passion, strategy, and collaboration driving innovation at every turn.🚀✨From curriculum development to event execution, partnerships, and publicity, discover how we're shaping the future of product management! Read the full article for an exclusive look behind the curtain. 👀

29 FEBRUARY 2024

From Zero to One (Part 3) - The Way of the Ninja

by NUS Product Club Admin

Born out of Contest 2.2 from CS1010S on Coursemology, NUS Product Club Admin explains the origins of the Python-generated “Ninja” - and how it was eventually adopted as one of our club’s branding assets.

27 FEBRUARY 2024

'Tis the Season: Our Holiday Essentials

by Lim Jing Yun

Maybe you have the stinking itch that you forgot something. Something key, something essential for your trip. Don’t worry, we got you. 😎 At NUS Product Club, we believe in having a good time–here are our six essentials for a smooth and stress-free vacation experience.

13 FEBRUARY 2024

Members' Spotlight: Revealing our Members' Favourite Picks

by Nurul Izzati

Discover the must-have items loved by the talented individuals driving our team forward. From beloved classics to hidden gems, get ready for an inside look at what keeps our committee members productive and motivated!

30 JANUARY 2024

5 Must-Have Apps for University Students

by Lim Jing Yun

Struggling with back-to-school blues? Navigating university can be challenging, but having the right tools will make life easier. In this article, we explore 5 apps that can enhance your learning & productivity--making you the ultimate academic weapon. 

16 JANUARY 2024

Decoding the Role of a Product Manager

by Nurul Izzati

Within this article, Nurul Izzati, our Publicity Executive offers not only an overview but also delves into the multifaceted responsibilities inherent in the position of a PM. Gain insights into the intricacies of this role and the crucial aspects managed by the pros in the field!

7 JANUARY 2024

New Year, New Me, New Things!

by NUS Product Club Admin

In this article, our Co-Head of Publicity - NUS Product Club Admin - gives an overview of our club's upcoming events and activities in Semester 2, as well as the preparations behind these initiatives by our respective teams over the recent winter break.

31 DECEMBER 2023

PM Insights - Shopee vs TikTok

by Joanna Wang

Given her expertise as a Product Manager at SingTel, Joanna provides an in-depth analysis on a theoretical product case addressing how to mitigate the impacts of TikTok Shop from a Shopee product manager’s point of view. This analysis was performed in response to the applications our club has received for our recent PM1101E participant recruitment.

30 DECEMBER 2023

Undisclosed: President's End-Of-Year Message

by Harry Chang

In this "Undisclosed" article, Harry shares his personal thoughts on how our club has been functioning well so far, before introducing suggestions to further enhance the club experience of our O'Comm members and event participants over our next semester. 

15 DECEMBER 2023

From Zero to One (Part 2) - Reaffirming An Interest in Design

by Harry Chang & Tricia Ang

As the follow-up article in a two-part series, Harry reflects on his limited design-related experiences prior to starting NUS Product Club, and how his experiences in NUS Fintech Society as a Design Manager has influenced him to increase his involvement in our club’s branding and marketing efforts towards the end of our first semester.

13 DECEMBER 2023

From Zero to One (Part 1) -  Establishing Our Brand

by Harry Chang & Lam Jing Xuan

In the first of a two-part article series, Harry elaborates on his thought process behind the initial design of our club’s logo, before our Publicity Team took over and established our branding guide, along with refining his initial draft of the logo.

11 DECEMBER 2023

Our Origins, Research and Development - An Extended Take

by Harry Chang

In this article, Harry shares his perspective on the rebirth of ‘NUS Product Club’, joining our club’s other six co-founders in validating the importance of building a product community in NUS, as well as the events that led to the successful launch of our activities over our first semester.

3 DECEMBER 2023

Harnessing the Power of Analytics in Product Management

by Harry Chang

In this article, Harry shares his take on how analytics plays an important role in product management, as well as how his prior relevant experiences has influenced him to co-found NUS Product Club despite his lack of proper product experience.

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