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Kay Vasey

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Connecting People, Play, and Possibility


Tech for Good Expert | Future-Ready Educator | Online Safety Advocate

ABOUT

Hi I'm Kay, a digital futurist on a mission to help young people thrive in a fast-changing online world.

With a background in technology law, immersive media, and education, I have led the development of award-winning AR/VR experiences and mobile games in collaboration with Apple, Meta, and the UN Environment Programme. I believe that to inspire the next generation to care about people and our planet, we must meet them where they already are: inside games, interactive experiences, and digital spaces that encourage learning through play and spark real-world curiosity, action, and behaviour change.

  • k-ID

    As Head of Youth and Family at k-ID, I lead the development of privacy-first tools that help young people navigate digital spaces safely. Through co-design with youth and partnerships with leading child safety organisations, we're shaping the future of the internet for kids and teens globally.

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  • Sky Farm Island

    My passion for engaging youth led me to create Sky Farm Island, the world's first urban farming game on Roblox that aims to inspire kids to grow and eat their greens. This game showcases Singapore's innovative food production systems while inspiring real-world action, earning recognition as a two-time finalist in the UN's Playing for the Planet Green Game Jam 2024.

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  • MeshMinds

    As the founder of MeshMinds, I built an award-winning creative technology studio and foundation that invests in games for good. By connecting impact artists, tech-for-good developers, and sustainability advocates, we create immersive experiences that inspire real-world action for people and the planet. In collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), we launched initiatives like 100 Days to #BeatPlasticPollution, using augmented reality (AR) games to engage and educate digital youth on sustainability.

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  • Group of five people in a control room, some smiling and holding devices, with papers and equipment around them.

    OceanX Education Hackathon: Creativity Meets Ocean Science

    I was honoured to join the inaugural OceanX Education Hackathon, spending 8 days aboard the OceanXplorer, the world’s most advanced marine research and media vessel. Alongside a global team of scientists, designers, and storytellers, we turned cutting-edge ocean data into immersive, educational experiences that inspire the next generation of ocean advocates.
    This one-of-a-kind creative sprint at sea was about more than just innovation - it was about making ocean science more accessible, interactive, and impactful through storytelling and technology.

    WATCH HERE

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  • Two children with backpacks standing on rocky terrain, looking at a futuristic cityscape with tall buildings glowing pink and purple at night, and a large logo of a kid climbing a shield with the letters "ID" in the sky.

    k-ID

    As Head of Youth and Family at k-ID, I lead the development of privacy-first tools that help young people navigate digital spaces safely. Through co-design with youth and partnerships with leading child safety organisations, we're shaping the future of the internet for kids and teens globally.

    Learn more
  • Colorful logo for Sky Farm Island with buildings, trees, and a person standing on a rooftop in the background.

    Sky Farm Island

    My passion for engaging youth led me to create Sky Farm Island, the world's first urban farming game on Roblox that aims to inspire kids to grow and eat their greens. This game showcases Singapore's innovative food production systems while inspiring real-world action, earning recognition as a two-time finalist in the UN's Playing for the Planet Green Game Jam 2024.

    learn more
  • Pink background with white logo and text for MeshMinds Foundation.

    MeshMinds

    As the founder of MeshMinds, I built an award-winning creative technology studio and foundation that invests in games for good. By connecting impact artists, tech-for-good developers, and sustainability advocates, we create immersive experiences that inspire real-world action for people and the planet. In collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), we launched initiatives like 100 Days to #BeatPlasticPollution, using augmented reality (AR) games to engage and educate digital youth on sustainability.

    learn more
  • A group of five diverse people in a control or mission room with computer equipment and a large whiteboard. One woman is seated in a wheelchair, smiling and wearing a black lace top with bright pink jewelry. The others are standing behind her, observing and smiling.

    OceanX Education Hackathon: Creativity Meets Ocean Science

    I was honoured to join the inaugural OceanX Education Hackathon, spending 8 days aboard the OceanXplorer, the world’s most advanced marine research and media vessel. Alongside a global team of scientists, designers, and storytellers, we turned cutting-edge ocean data into immersive, educational experiences that inspire the next generation of ocean advocates.
    This one-of-a-kind creative sprint at sea was about more than just innovation - it was about making ocean science more accessible, interactive, and impactful through storytelling and technology.

    Watch Here

My proudest moments

  • Meeting King Charles III: A recognition for Women in Tech

    SGInnovate selected me to meet King Charles III, where I shared how art could be blended with XR technology to promote the sustainable development of people and our planet.

  • Showcasing Tech for Good with Apple

    Apple invited me to meet Tim Cook before I hosted an #ArtxTechforGood ‘Today At Apple’ session teaching young creators to use AR to visualise solutions to protect our oceans.

  • My TEDx Talk: Gaming for Good

    At TEDxTanglinTrustSchool, I shared how immersive 3D games, like Sky Farm Island, can inspire kids to grow and eat their greens for healthy hearts and a healthier planet. 

Talking Tech, Trust & Tomorrow

Tune in to my podcasts covering two of my favourite topics, online safety and gaming for good:

🎙️ k-ID Talks

The podcast I host focuses on interviewing industry experts on how to keep kids safe as they play, learn and grow up online.

🌱 Sky Farm Island Podcast

The podcast I commissioned that brings together urban farmers and educators across 10+ countries to explore how online games can promote an understanding of the future of food production in cities.

As seen in…

  • Five women in traditional and modern Asian dresses posing for a promotional image for ICON Singapore, with the tagline "ReDefining Power" and neon light accents.

    ICON Magazine: Shaping the Digital Future for the Next Generation

    Selected as a Game Changer 2025 by ICON Magazine for my work at k-ID, focusing on empowering youth and families online. I believe online safety can be achieved through open, honest conversations, not just restrictions.

  • A woman with short dark hair wearing a light sleeveless shirt and a watch, standing next to a sign that reads 'Prestige Women of Power 2022' with logos of Hublot and Sulwhasoo.

    Prestige: Women of Power 2022

    Chosen as one of the Women of Power 2022, for my work in using XR technologies for social and environmental change, empowering diverse artists across Southeast Asia to unite art, technology, and sustainability for an inclusive future.

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with short hair, wearing a blazer over a shirt, sitting with hands folded on her lap. To the right, text announces Kay Vasey helping Spur change through MeshMinds' artful technology, authored by Cara Yap, dated October 3, 2022, with social media icons below.

    A+: Merging Art, Technology, and Sustainability

    Interviewed by A+ about merging art and technology for sustainable development and how creativity can addresses the world's most pressing social and environmental challenges.

  • Digital illustration of a mythical creature with the body of a human and the head of an ox, depicted in a low-poly style. The creature is holding a sword and is set against a red circular background, surrounded by stylized clouds and waves.

    Tatler Highlights MeshMinds' Sustainability Initiatives

    Tatler highlighted the MeshMinds Foundation for showcasing immersive experiences during Singapore Art Week that engage the public in environmental issues and reinforce our commitment to a sustainable future.

  • A woman with short dark hair wearing a red top and a gold necklace speaking in front of a white wall with framed pictures, with overlay text introducing her as Kay Vasey, Chair of B.T.A and founder & CCO of Meshminds, at a British Tech Advisors Singapore event.

    Helping UK Tech Scale in Southeast Asia

    As Chair of British Tech Advisors, I lead a group of investors, founders, and senior tech executives handpicked by the British High Commission to help UK tech scaleups navigate regional expansion and build sustainable business relationships across the Asia-Pacific region.

  • Page of a publication titled "How Augmented Reality Is Driving Action in the Plastic Pandemic" with images showing a sea turtle wearing a plastic bag and a plastic cup floating in the ocean, and a woman holding a reusable cutlery set.

    SEADS Blog: Using AR to Beat the Plastic Pandemic

    Highlighted for the successful launch of ‘100 Days to #BeatPlasticPollution’ campaign for the UN Environment Programme, using AR to drive education, advocacy and climate action across Southeast Asia.

Looking to collaborate?

🎤 Book me as a speaker on digital futures, youth empowerment or tech for good

👧 Get advice on child-centred design for digital experiences

🌏 Access high level connections to investors, founders and senior tech executives in the Asia-Pacific region

🎮 Receive guidance on how to create educational games that inspire real-world action

If you're working on a project that is focused on the sustainable development of people and our planet, please get in touch to see how I can help you. 

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Where I’ve been and where I’ll be next…

  • 21-27 May 2025 - Onboard OceanX
    Education Hackathon: Selected as one of 20 global experts to co-create immersive ocean education experiences at sea.

  • 26-27 June 2025 - Speaking @ Games for Change Festival
    I’ll be speaking on designing kid-friendly, compliant games and how to turn online safety into a creative advantage for developers.

  • 4-9 November 2025 - Attending BOLD UnConference

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"The future belongs to those with the skills, tools, and confidence to shape it. My mission is to empower young people to harness the digital world and raise their voices for positive change."

Empowering People, Elevating Futures.

Empowering People, Elevating Futures.