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Student exhibition explores what our healthcare system could look like in 2030

Student exhibition explores what our healthcare system could look like in 2030

An exciting exhibition at National Design Centre offers visionary possibilities for distributed healthcare spurred by emerging technologies.

4 noteworthy installations at the Design Superposition exhibition

4 noteworthy installations at the Design Superposition exhibition

Produced and curated by Yeo Ker Siang and DesignSingapore Scholarship recipients, Design Superposition challenges visitors to re-consider what design means to them and the greater society. 

These beautiful objects are made from waste

These beautiful objects are made from waste

Waste not want not! These bold and innovative creators are designing objects and fashion using waste as their starting point.

Good Design Research: Homegrown creatives solve problems through design

Good Design Research: Homegrown creatives solve problems through design

The DesignSingapore Council has released an initiative showcasing cross-disciplinary design solutions addressing sustainability as part of the Good Design Research program.

SIDFest 2021: 5 exciting programmes not to be missed

SIDFest 2021: 5 exciting programmes not to be missed

Running from 18 June to 18 July at National Design Centre, SIDFest 2021 will focus on the paradigm shift in the interior design industry with an exciting line-up of programmes.

Singapore: What is our garden dream for the future?

Singapore: What is our garden dream for the future?

Designers and the larger creative communities demonstrate how innovation is happening in the landscaping and urban greening of Singapore through the Garden Dreaming exhibition presented by DesignSingapore Council.

Kelley Cheng’s Journey Of Design, Art And Emotion

Kelley Cheng’s Journey Of Design, Art And Emotion

Proportion & Emotion, co-presented by The Press Room and the DesignSingapore Council, traces 20 years of output alongside the personal design journey of Kelley Cheng.

The Logic and Harmony of Øivind Slaatto: An Evening With Louis Poulsen

The Logic and Harmony of Øivind Slaatto: An Evening With Louis Poulsen

Danish designer Øivind Slaatto left a lasting impression on an audience of Singapore’s designers during a special lecture with Louis Poulsen at the National Design Centre. We share insights into his inspirational perspective.

First Stop In Project Vitra’s Global Tour: Singapore

First Stop In Project Vitra’s Global Tour: Singapore

The exhibition Project Vitra – Design, Architecture, Communications (1950-2017) at the National Design Centre offers an overview of the Swiss furniture brand’s diverse cultural and commercial activities.

How Can We Adapt To A Swelling Population?

How Can We Adapt To A Swelling Population?

1000 Singapores: Eight Points of the Compact City has returned home after a successful debut in Paris. The exhibition draws upon the planning strategies of Singapore and Paris to instigate discourse on dense living as a solution to an increasing world population. Stephanie Peh writes.

Singapore Declared UNESCO Creative City of Design

Singapore Declared UNESCO Creative City of Design

The designation will widen Singapore’s design network, promote collaboration, facilitate knowledge exchange and foster relationships with fellow creative cities. Stephanie Peh reports.

Singapore Indesign Intimate 2015 Review: Up-Close And Personal With Design

Singapore Indesign Intimate 2015 Review: Up-Close And Personal With Design

A roundup of Singapore Indesign Intimate 2015, where key industry players, designers and suppliers gathered and networked over creative content within a two-day event.