Roses:

• SP Fablab is integrated within the institution and is financially supported by Singapore Polytechnic.
• There is substantial government backing and advocacy for digital fabrication and maker education.
• There is a growing interest in embracing 21st-century technologies.

Buds:

• There are significantly more opportunities for pre-employment (PET) and continuing education training (CET).
• There are increasing opportunities for entrepreneurship and social impact.

Thorns:

• The current generation appears to have drifted away from the maker culture, with a heightened focus on academic performance.
• Administrators and decision-makers are not well-acquainted with digital fabrication, often showing reluctance in committing to such initiatives.