EVENTS
25 SEPTEMBER
Design Futures Forum 2023
The Design Futures Forum 2023 is a special-edition event marking the DesignSingapore Council’s 20th anniversary, and 20 years of design’s evolution and potential as a multiplier for impact across contexts.
21 - 23 SEPTEMBER
EMERGE @ FIND
EMERGE explores the curatorial theme of “CRAFT + INDUSTRY: MAN + MACHINE”, with works by over 50 emerging and established designers from Southeast Asia.
21 SEPTEMBER - 31 DECEMBER
Playground of Possibilities
This specially commissioned exhibition presents 12 design projects from Singapore that tackle today’s pressing challenges with innovative solutions and inspiring provocations.
21 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
FI&LD
Can Singapore’s future be inclusive by design? Find out at this experiential showcase at LASALLE College of the Arts, curated by Ong-Ker Shing and Joshua Comaroff of Lekker Architects.
21 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
School of Tomorrow
At this specially commissioned school-themed exhibition, learn about today’s environmental issues, and what you can do for a better tomorrow.
21 SEPTEMBER - 31 OCTOBER
Future Impact: Homecoming Showcase
After its successful showing at Milan Design Week, the Future Impact exhibition lands at the National Design Centre, presenting works by six of Singapore’s most progressive designers.
21 - 23 SEPTEMBER
FIND – DESIGN FAIR ASIA
FIND – Design Fair Asia presents the latest in contemporary and innovative design, and is a definitive link for suppliers to the Asian market.
22 SEPTEMBER
SDW 2023 Friday Late
An extraordinary celebration of design inspired by the festival theme ‘Better by Design’ at Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB).
21 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
Re-imagining Tomorrow: A LASALLE Product Design Showcase
Re-imagining tomorrow’s design solutions to expand our notions of care, taste and well-being.
26 AUGUST - 10 OCTOBER
President*s Design Award 2023 Exhibition
Discover how the eight President*s Design Award 2023 recipients are creating a better world by design in a travelling exhibition.
02 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
The Ocean Imagineer’s Work Studio
Witness the development of revolutionary sea vessels in ArtScientist-In-Residence Cesar Jung-Harada’s working space.
15 SEPTEMBER - 07 OCTOBER
Encounters 2.0 – Practising Innovation, Shaping Futures
Encounters 2.0 presents a window on LASALLE’s Faculty of Design as a site of collaborative knowledge and cultural production. The exhibition draws inspiration from projects at LASALLE in recent years and is presented as a design for new creative cultures and futures.
21 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
1kg Challenge
The 1kg Challenge presents the finalists of the 1kg Challenge for sustainable 3D-printed models up to 1kg in weight.
21 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
Wunderground
This new lifestyle event celebrates local collaboration, creativity, and entrepreneurship through retail, art, and design.
21 SEPTEMBER - 09 OCTOBER
Material Matters by Sony
Explore the possibilities of design with this detailed exploration into the world of material fascination, brought to you by Sony’s designers.
21 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
Sustainability Comes in Pairs:
Recycled chopsticks to lifestyle objects
See how used disposable chopsticks are given a second life through their transformation into a collection of mini wooden toys.
21 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
Hybrid Horizons
A showcase of boundary-pushing projects across design disciplines: a virtual space game, scent journeys, immersive presentations, VR experiences, and dialogues.
21 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
Fashion Waste Illustrated
Amidst an escalation of textile waste, this exhibition asks: Can we consume fashion more mindfully, use clothes for longer, and throw less away?
21 SEPTEMBER - 16 OCTOBER
Healthier Me, Happier We: Making choices that matter
Discover your health journey at an interactive exhibition by the Centre for Healthcare Innovation and Nanyang Polytechnic's School of Design and Media.
21 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
SDM-NYP Metaverse Lab
Discover a transformative vision of Web 3.0 learning at the Nanyang Polytechnic Metaverse Lab.
21 SEPTEMBER
New Design Partnerships: NATURE
New Design Partnerships: NATURE offers a glimpse of Singapore where natural and human systems co-exist in harmony.
21 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
TITHONUS: LASALLE BA(Hons) Product Design x SUTD Electric Vehicle Club
Explore how the future of sustainable transportation can be more than just utilitarian, at the LASALLE's McNally campus.
21 - 22 SEPTEMBER
T.I.N.K.E.R Into the Unknown!
Fostering design mindsets, cultivating innovative thinking, and driving social impact through immersive tinkering experiences.
21 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
MATTERMORPH by KompacPlus
Explore innovative living solutions by KompacPlus achieved through creative applications of our signature KompacPanels.
21 SEPTEMBER
Gardens by the Bay Design Trail
Discover the unique and award-winning designs in Gardens by the Bay through this trail.
21 - 23 SEPTEMBER & 25 SEPTEMBER - 30 OCTOBER
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Experience GINLEE's latest circular initiative - _/\/\/\ake O. Customise your pleated bag on-demand or repurpose your unwanted t-shirts to create a bag.
21 SEPTEMBER - 10 OCTOBER
NAFA x Lam Chuan
Explore how NAFA students work with leading material supplier, Lam Chuan, to conceptualise and prototype to create their final piece
21 SEPTEMBER - 10 OCTOBER
Next of Kin
An exhibition showcasing creative design explorations by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) BA (Hons) Design Practice students on climate change and ecological degradation.
21 SEPTEMBER
Unleashing Human Potential @ Work
Join us for an immersive workshop exploring the science of human creativity and the possibilities of unleashing human potential in the workplace.
21 SEPTEMBER
Design Crawl – SG Mark Winners Sharing
As part of Singapore Design Week, feel the creative pulse and join us in championing thought leadership and showcasing the best in design from Singapore and beyond!
21 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
A New Wake Design Experience
A New Wake Design Experience explores new funeral typologies, outlining how spatial design can respond to changing needs of religions.
21 SEPTEMBER
Behavioural Design for Social Good
Discover how to design better solutions and deliver greater social impact with behavioural science, prototyping and testing
22, 24, 25, 27, 29 & 01 OCTOBER
Food Waste and Bioleather Workshop
Learn about Singapore-produced bioleather and create a personalised bioleather cardholder in this workshop at Crafune.
22 SEPTEMBER
Net Zero Is Not Enough: Cesar Jung-Harada and Sarah Ichioka
Cesar Jung-Harada and Sarah Ichioka discuss the need for regenerative design and greater ecology in design futures.
22 SEPTEMBER
DT|UX Summit 2023: Moving towards Humanity-Centred Innovation Strategies to Design for Sustainability and Drive Business Growth
This summit will explore how we can design synergies between people, products, and our planet towards a positive and sustainable world.
21 - 22 SEPTEMBER & 25 - 29 SEPTEMBER
Digital Twin – Science Fiction or Reality?
Learn how digital twins link the digital and physical, enabling design-driven smart environments of the future.
22 - 24 SEPTEMBER
Impact of Design Thinking: Understand how Design Thinking can enhance our local driving experience
Impact of Design Thinking: Understand how Design Thinking can enhance our local driving experience
22 SEPTEMBER
Well-being Framework for the Built Environment of Tropical Cities Masterclass Workshop
A 4.5-hour Masterclass workshop providing insights on designing for well-being through the lens of the built environment
22 - 25 SEPTEMBER
DESIGN ASSEMBLIES
Design Assemblies a showcase of home design practices, with Italian style.
22 SEPTEMBER
Doomsday Design Workshop
A workshop for design students with experience design firm Eight Inc, on how design can holistically impact living in a doomsday scenario.
22 & 23 SEPTEMBER
Data and Design for a Sustainable Future
Data and Design for a Sustainable Future, a closed-door roundtable session aims to generate fresh perspectives on designing for sustainability.
23 SEPTEMBER - 07 OCTOBER
Singapore Interior Design Festival (SIDFest)
SIDFest is an annual celebration of all things interior design with talks, showcases, and community-centred activities for the professional and public.
23 & 30 SEPTEMBER
Inside the Minds of Nextofkin Creatives and LiquidLab: A Studio Tour of Innovative and Impactful Designs
An experiential studio tour that provides a glimpse into the inner workings of two design studios: Nextofkin Creatives and LiquidLab.
23 SEPTEMBER
Designing Regenerative Futures
Look into how designers can play an active role in effecting change through 3 different sessions with Climate Designers.
23 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
Bee Inspired: Learning to Redesign Homes for Better and More Sustainable Living
Over two workshops on redesigning homes, Bee Inspired engages children and youths of different ages on the value of design and problem solving skills.
23 SEPTEMBER
Branch Banking Redefined – A design tour by OCBC and The Afternaut
Take a tour of OCBC Wisma Atria and discover how design can spark meaningful conversations and redefine the banking experience.
23 SEPTEMBER
Science Fiction Design Workshop
Create new ideas for the future by applying real-life design methods to Science Fiction challenges.
23 SEPTEMBER
Making of SDM-NYP Metaverse Lab
Get behind the scenes of SDM-NYP’s Metaverse Lab with this talk to experience a world where education, creativity and technology converge.
23 & 30 SEPTEMBER
WOHA Architecture Tour and Afternoon Tea at Pan Pacific Orchard
Join an insightful architect-led tour and afternoon tea experience at Orchard’s newest green landmark – Pan Pacific Orchard.
23 SEPTEMBER
Hello Empathy
Hello Empathy is a conversational card game where participants will deepen their empathy to build stronger and more inclusive communities.
23 SEPTEMBER
Designing for All: Embracing Inclusivity Across Physical Abilities, Health, and Culture in Singapore
Empowering designers and businesses to prioritize inclusivity for all abilities, ethnic groups, and health across various life stages in Singapore's diverse society.
23 SEPTEMBER
#1 Exploring the Intersection of Creativity and Responsibility
Panel discussion and open dialogue exploring the intersection of creativity & responsibility (Part 1 of the 2-part series)
24 SEPTEMBER
Harnessing AI & IP for New Creative Era
Harnessing AI & IP for a New Creative Era - a fireside chat exploring intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property.
25 SEPTEMBER - 27 OCTOBER
The Foundation Show: Designerly Ways of Being
The Foundation Show features the exciting Common Foundation outcomes from the creative talents of the 2023 freshmen cohort of Temasek Polytechnic School of Design.
25 - 27 SEPTEMBER
Food for Thought: Sustainability in Action by KompacPlus
Sustainably-sourced bites and conversations about design, business, and the planet. Hosted by global design firm Eight Inc.
25 - 29 SEPTEMBER
Project SURYA
Project SURYA is ipse ipsa ipsum’s collaboration with young artists to bring Diwali-inspired lighting concepts to life.
26 SEPTEMBER
Education Reimagined: Designing Scenarios for the Future of Learning with Critical Design Thinking and Generative AI
Reshape the future of education with AI tools, critical thinking, and speculative design to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
26 SEPTEMBER
World Interaction Design Day: Ethics, Equity, + Responsibility
Explore design's role in creating an ethical, equitable, and responsible world.
26 SEPTEMBER
Onegreen by onepoint: Designing for Sustainability
Join Onegreen by onepoint to learn how to apply "green" UX design principles to design for inclusion, accessibility and sustainability.
26 SEPTEMBER
IMPACT 2023 x Design Research Forum
The inaugural forum explores the impact of design research and connects design researchers and industry professionals.
27 SEPTEMBER
Red Dot Awarding Ceremony
The Red Dot Awarding Ceremony is the much-anticipated finale to the annual Red Dot Award: Design Concept.
27 SEPTEMBER
Gen AI Unveiled: Exploring the Basics
This workshop will unleash your creativity and invite you to enter the realm of endless possibilities using the latest AI advancements.
27 SEPTEMBER
Reimagining Education Through Design
Participants in this design-thinking workshop will collectively leverage methodologies to reimagine education for Singapore's future.
27 SEPTEMBER
Dinner on the Edge: Navigating Humanity’s Digital Future
Transition from intellectual contemplation to heartfelt exploration of the future through an intimate, closed-door dinner dialogue.
28 SEPTEMBER
Designing for Total Inclusion
Join Aleph for an immersive studio visit and workshop and learn how to create a more equitable digital future.
27 SEPTEMBER
The future of hospitality: Serving the needs of guests, businesses & the planet
Discover the future of sustainable hospitality and tourism. Join Chemistry and Service Design Days for a thought-provoking session!
27 SEPTEMBER - 09 NOVEMBER
Made with Passion
Design Orchard celebrates all things local and puts Made with Passion brands in the spotlight for a unique shopping experience.
27 SEPTEMBER
Service Experience Design
Learn how organisations leverage on Service Design in a collaborative manner to create meaningful experience for stakeholders.
28 SEPTEMBER ONWARDS
Red Dot Award: Design Concept Winners Exhibition 2023
The Red Dot Award: Design Concept Winners Exhibition 2023 is a preview into the future of design with the most novel and futuristic design concepts.
28 SEPTEMBER
WGSN Big Ideas 2025
WGSN reveals the major trends that will shape what consumers will need and want in two year’s time.
28 SEPTEMBER
Design Our Way Out of Dystopian Futures
Collaborate during this workshop to design practical and ethical solutions for a brighter world in response to worst-case scenarios.
28 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER
A Sustainable Nation By Design
This event allows participants to explore the transformative power of design in shaping a sustainable tomorrow.
28 SEPTEMBER
From Ambition to Action: The Circular Design Challenge – What does it take to transform?
An interactive panel discussion on circular design transformation with representatives from diverse industries.
28 SEPTEMBER
Designing the modern enterprise in the age of AI
Join industry experts to discuss how leaders can design modern, successful enterprises in a landscape reshaped by AI.
28 SEPTEMBER
Persuasive design for a greener Singapore: Transforming how we think about waste management
Learn how design techniques can contribute to fostering sustainable behaviour and promote a recycling mindset in society.
29 SEPTEMBER
P*DA x R For Repair: Canvas: Shoe Repair & Design Workshop
A repair & design workshop to mend cuts and holes in your shoes, reinforcing the surface while giving them a new look.
29 SEPTEMBER - 28 OCTOBER
Singapore Archifest Urban Installations
Archifest 2023 reimagines the festival's traditional pavilion as multiple urban installations around Kampong Gelam.
29 SEPTEMBER
Designing for Sustainability: Creating a Better Future for Singapore and our Planet
Join this workshop and networking event to make valuable connections and gain insights into the latest trends and best practices in sustainable design.
29 SEPTEMBER
Generative-Ipse
“Generative-Ipse” is an interactive AI prototype that generates perfectly matching interiors based on furniture designed by Ipse Ipsa Ipsum.
29 SEPTEMBER
Experiential Design for Mental Health
Participate in a World Café workshop on innovating Experiential Design for Mental Health by Design and Healthcare professionals.
29 SEPTEMBER
Ethical Design: Principles in Practice
Join PSYKHE at a discourse on Ethical Design principles that consider the well-being of people, the planet, and the community, to drive sustainable growth
29 SEPTEMBER
Better By Design: Helping leaders maximise relevance in a turbulent world
A keynote presentation on designing brands as operating systems and overcoming the common challenges to make it work.
29 - 30 SEPTEMBER
ai.land nation
A performance event and installation imagining future narratives and brand fictions from the isles of ai.land nation.
30 SEPTEMBER
Customer-obsessed: Designing Exceptional Experiences for CPF Members
Gain insights into the CPF Board’s customer-obsessed approach to designing and delivering exceptional services.
30 SEPTEMBER
Mapping and Designing the Ecosystem for Creativity and Responsibility
Explore mapping the present and future design ecosystem for creativity and responsibility. This is part two of a two-part series.
30 SEPTEMBER - 01 OCTOBER
Singapore Archifest Architours
Gain exclusive access to a curation of architectural gems in a series of curated Architours.
30 SEPTEMBER - 28 OCTOBER
Singapore Archifest Exhibition
The annual exhibition explores how architecture’s relationship with time and change shapes our buildings, cities, and environments.
30 SEPTEMBER
Designing for and with the Vulnerable
Learn and share ideas about empowering vulnerable communities to be part of the design process.
30 SEPTEMBER
Imagining New Creative Values
Join this exciting talk on new creative values at Nanyang Polytechnic Metaverse Lab during Singapore Design Week.
30 SEPTEMBER
IBM Xperience +ransformation
Discover how experience design is transforming businesses today.
01 OCTOBER
Moral of the Story: Designing Eco-Ethics Education to Instill Environmental Values in Our Children
Examine impactful ways to instil environmental and ethical values in children with a panel of education, environment, and design experts.
23 SEPTEMBER
Sustainable Future Designs
The Sustainable Future Designs exhibition aims to foster dialogue on sustainability through diverse showcases, talks, and demonstrations.