DesignSingapore Council
Project
When is enough, enough? Singapore Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale
To be housed in the 1460 armoury building Sale d’Armi in Arsenale, Venice, this year’s Singapore Pavilion responds to the 18th International Architecture Exhibition’s theme — The Laboratory of The Future — but taking the form of a giant evolving machine that seeks to understand our true desires for how we live in the city.
Events
What’s on at Singapore Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale 2023
Happening from 20 May to 26 November, the Singapore Pavilion at the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale opens up dialogue about new ways of measuring and evaluating the intangibles we design to.
Events
The 2022 Dsg Scholarship is open for application
Applications are open till 25 March for students and industry professionals who want to develop or further their design career through education.
Events
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.
Events
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.
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SIDS Takes Steps Toward Interior Design Accreditation by 2021
A roundtable chaired by SIDS in March built on the recommendations of a 2018 report for the DesignSingapore Council, and set out a framework for accreditation in Singapore.
Events
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.
Events
Three Winning Designs Of The Sacco Bean Bag Competition Announced
W. Atelier has unveiled the 10 finalists and announced the top three winning designs of the design competition commemorating the 50th anniversary of Zanotta’s iconic Sacco bean bag chair.
Events
Calling All Singapore-Based Designers! Submit Your Design For Zanotta’s Iconic Sacco Bean Bag!
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Sacco bean bag chair, W.Atelier and Zanotta together with DesignSingapore Council invite all Singapore-based designers to submit their own version of the chair for a showcase in Milan. You have until 3 August!
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DesignSingapore Council signs MOU with British Council
Looking to develop design ties with the UK? Well now’s there’s official support for Singapore-UK design-related exchanges.
People
Mark Wee Joins DesignSingapore Council as Executive Director (Designate)
Architect Mark Wee officially joins DesignSingapore Council as Executive Director (Designate) while current Executive Director Agnes Kwek is to assume the role of Design Ambassador to promote Singapore design overseas.
Events
Revamped President’s Design Award Focuses on Impact
The President’s Design Award will switch to a biennale cycle to implement important changes that reflect the critical role of design today.
Ideas
Questioning the Question ‘What is Singapore Design?’
“What is Singapore design?” we often hear, but is this still a relevant enquiry? What are the better questions to ask of design in Singapore, going forward? How comfortable are we with our past and future of design?
Events
The Intersection of Design, Business and Public Policy
Where will design take Singapore in the years ahead? The ‘Innovation by Design’ Conference, organised by the DesignSingapore Council, was an anchor event during Singapore Design Week 2017. We present some of the highlights.
Events
Here’s What Happened at President’s Design Award 2016
In a first for the President’s Design Award, an individual from the engineering field has been named ‘Designer of the Year’. See which other names and works have received the top honours.
News
A Masterplan for Singapore to Become Design-driven by 2025
The Design Masterplan Committee (DMC) has launched Design 2025 – Singapore by Design, a report documenting five strategic thrusts created to propel Singapore design to the next level.
News
First National Designathon Centres On Design For Graceful Ageing
In a first national design marathon organised by DesignSingapore Council, designers and design enthusiasts came together to create innovative solutions aimed at addressing the needs of the elderly. Olha Romaniuk writes.
Articles
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.
Project
Vitra: Inspired by Singapore
In Space Nurtures 2014, students were invited to create a graphical pattern in the spirit of Vitra’s well-known designers, but set in the context of modern day Singapore. Here are the results.
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NATIONAL DESIGN CENTRE: REDESIGNING HERITAGE
Singapore’s new National Design Centre by SCDA Architects is a handsome edifice set in the arts district of Bras Basah writes Iliyas Ong.