Meet More of Our Design Ambassadors

July 2nd, 2014

Tags: Foreign POlicy, George Budiman, Hassell Singapore, Interior Deisgn Association Singapore, Singapore Indesign, Talena Phua Gajardo, Tanya Suvannapong

A few weeks ago we revealed the first of our Singapore Indesign Ambassadors, Natalie Louey, Director and Head of Interiors at ONG&ONG, and Peter Tay, Principal of Peter Tay Studio. This week we’re honoured to announce several more industry leaders who will be joining us as Ambassadors. This role involves giving us an insight into the design industry via their personal practice, their perspective on the local scene and their thoughts on Singapore Indesign’s role in the industry.

MEET Singapore Indesign Ambassador Tanya Suvannapong

Tanya Suvannapong is principal at HASSELL Singapore and has led its team in designing some of the most cutting edge offices in the region such as dtac Bangkok and Credit Suisse Singapore.

MEET Singapore Indesign Ambassador Talenia Phua Gajardo

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The multi-talented and entrepreneurial Talenia Phua Gajardo is the founder of multi-disciplinary design practice T+ that delves into the realms of architecture, interior design and product design. Talenia is also the director of The Artling, an online gallery that supports and sells the work of Asian artists.

MEET Singapore Indesign Ambassadors Yah-Leng Yu and Arthur Chin

Yah-Leng Yu and Arthur Chin are the founders of creative branding and design studio Foreign Policy. Active supporters of the local design scene, they are part of a rising generation of independent designers that is changing the creative scene in Singapore.

MEET Singapore Indesign Ambassador George Budiman

George Budiman is a respected figure in the Singapore interior design scene. He has active plans to strengthen the leadership of the Interior Design Confederation of Singapore and the industry during his two-year term as President.

Get to know more about these Ambassadors and their perspectives over the coming weeks. For more on Singapore Indesign, which takes place on 4 October 2014, head to singaporeindesign.com.sg

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