Dr. Elizabeth Kim served as the Early Years Consultant for the revamp of Keppel Centre for Art Education, Singapore's first dedicated art education facility, located within the iconic National Gallery Singapore. She contributed her strategic expertise to the redevelopment of the new Keppel Centre by setting functional and creative guidelines that anchored the space in child-led, play-based learning.

Guidelines Development and Design Consultation:
Dr. Kim led the creation of Early Years Guidelines that shaped the Centre’s conceptual, architectural, and operational design. These guidelines ensured the space prioritized child-led, play-based learning and fostered inclusive, family-oriented engagement with art. She contributed in design meetings, advising on how to integrate creative vision with the practical and developmental needs of young children and caregivers.

Stakeholder Engagement and User Testing:
To inform and refine the design, Dr. Kim co-developed survey tools for focus group discussions with key stakeholders. She also co-facilitated user testing sessions before the official launch, gathering feedback from internal and external participants to optimize the visitor experience.

Training and Post-Launch Research:
Dr. Kim co-developed training for front-of-house staff, equipping them to support child-led exploration and family learning effectively. After the Centre’s reopening, she conducted structured observation sessions on visitor behaviour, producing a detailed illustrated report that informed ongoing programming and operational improvements.

Through this comprehensive role, Dr. Kim helped ensure the revamped Keppel Centre remains a dynamic, inclusive environment that inspires creativity, curiosity, and meaningful connections among children, families, and educators.