EVENTS
44 Events
11 SEPTEMBER - 26 OCTOBER
Unnatural History Museum of Singapore
Poor in natural resources but rich with creativity — explore some of Singapore’s unnatural solutions designed to help us survive and thrive.
Free Admission
11 - 21 SEPTEMBER
Marina Central Presents Design For Care
Curated by Randy Chan of Zarch Collaboratives, Design for Care at Marina Central district showcases Care as an inclusive design practice.
Free Admission
11 - 21 SEPTEMBER
Open Design Dialogue (ODD)
Open Design Dialogue (ODD) is the concept guiding Orchard Design District – a belief that meaningful design begins with open conversations.
Free Admission
11 - 21 SEPTEMBER
REINVENTION presented by Singapore Science Park
Singapore Science Park makes its debut as a design district this Singapore Design Week, celebrating REINVENTION through the symbiotic lens of science, design and technology.
Free Admission
12 - 21 SEPTEMBER
Singapore River Festival 2025 (Design Edition)
Celebrate SG’s 60th birthday at Singapore River Festival 2025 (Design Edition) — where design, heritage and community meet!
Free Admission
11 SEPTEMBER - 02 NOVEMBER
Future Impact 3: DESIGN NATION Homecoming Showcase
14 designers. 60 years. One design story. From Milan to Singapore, bold ideas shaping Singapore’s past, present, and future.
Free Admission
11 SEPTEMBER
Designing Possibilities: Innovating with Tech, Trust, and Purpose
At Thales, Nation by Design is our vision for Shaping Future-Ready Solutions with Trust, Tech & Transformation.
Free with Registration
13 SEPTEMBER
Design Conversations with Nathan Yong and Alvin Tjitrowirjo
Join us at ACM for a two-part talk series on contemporary furniture design and making cultures in Southeast Asia.
Free with Registration
13 SEPTEMBER
Designing with: building a more equitable future through hyperlocal design
Stories from the field: how hyperlocal, community-driven design and technology can create a more equitable future
Free with Registration
13 SEPTEMBER
IMAGINE: Embracing Chaos and Possibility in a Planetary Emergency
IMAGINELive panel and book launch on imagination as a collective practice for planetary crisis
Ticketed
13 SEPTEMBER
Shaping a Sustainable and Caring Future
Students investigate themes of care and sustainability through diverse creative approaches.
Free Admission
13 SEPTEMBER
Studio Dojo’s Transdisciplinary Approach for A Complex World
Listen to 3 Studio Dojo project stories that navigate different complexities, and experience the Warm Data Lab process.
Ticketed
11 - 13 SEPTEMBER
Studio Tour & Exhibition Preview: Anak Presents HOT BODIES
Peek inside Anak’s creative studio to preview HOT BODIES—an upcoming exhibition investigating apparel for hotter futures
Free with Registration
05 - 14 SEPTEMBER
Lines of Influence
Lines of Influence is an exhibition showcasing over 30 local designers, celebrating legacy, dialogue, and community.
Free Admission
12 SEPTEMBER & 15 SEPTEMBER
A Playshop to Design Your Futures for Humanity
A curated experience of Singapore Polytechnic’s HCD+ to support self-discovery, personal and professional goals.
Free with Registration
15 SEPTEMBER
Impact by Design
A meeting of minds and missions — where designers and non-profits shape the future of mental wellbeing in Singapore.
Free with Registration
15 SEPTEMBER
Modern Silver Banking – From Care to Contribution
Curious about inclusive design for seniors? Join an afternoon of talks with DBS thought leaders and a workshop with DBS.
Free Admission
15 SEPTEMBER
Navigating Intellectual Property (IP) in the Creative Economy
Explore how IP empowers designers to protect, commercialise, and scale creative ideas sustainably.
Free with Registration
16 SEPTEMBER
Championing Inclusivity in Southeast Asian Design
Explore SEA’s cultural diversity and design with the Inclusive Design Mindset Workbook for inclusive solutions.
Ticketed
16 SEPTEMBER
Designing for a Delightfully Different Bank
Four fun talks on how a digital bank with a small team adds heart, play and magic to money – one delight at a time.
Free with Registration
16 SEPTEMBER
Venturing for Impact – Design for a Kinder Future
This session unpacks how real-world problems turn into scalable, investable businesses — through design-led innovation.
Ticketed
10 - 21 SEPTEMBER & 18 SEPTEMBER
DBCS Celebrates 40 Years of Flourishing by Design
A one-day forum, awards and gala celebrating design’s impact, with an exhibition from 10–21 Sep 2025.
Ticketed
17 - 18 SEPTEMBER
Digital Design for Planet & People: A Practical Workshop on Sustainable UX
Designing for People and Planet: A hands-on workshop on sustainable, user-friendly digital design
Free with Registration
18 SEPTEMBER
Emerging Voices: Reflections on Milan Design Week
A conversation with young designers on insights from Milan Design Week and the directions shaping design today.
Free with Registration
18 SEPTEMBER
Reimagining Public Infrastructure for a Changing Climate
Stephen Pimbley reimagines Singapore’s public infrastructure for a changing climate through SPARK’s “Bush Stop.”
Free with Registration
18 SEPTEMBER
SG60 RE.PUBLIC – Design for Change of mindsets and hearts in nation-building
How might we design for change of mindsets and hearts in nation-building? Discover how design can bring about positive social change.
Free with Registration
15 - 19 SEPTEMBER
Designing Together: Building Inclusive Spaces for People and Planet
Co-design Singapore’s first off-grid, accessible and inclusive beach space at this hands-on workshop
Free with Registration
19 SEPTEMBER
Dreams to Reality: The Creative Journey Behind the Singapore Pavilion
Go behind the scenes to discover how KR+D brought the Singapore Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka to life.
Free with Registration
11 - 20 SEPTEMBER
Community by Design
Community by Design presents a series of vibrant programme celebrating community design organised by communityze.
Free Admission
15 - 20 SEPTEMBER
Design Beyond Vision
Design Beyond Vision explores Empathy Lab and Design Future: from inclusive public spaces to student-led sustainable innovation.
Free Admission
18 - 20 SEPTEMBER
Design WAH! Showcase
Design WAH! Showcase spotlights original IPs by SG's emerging designers through an interactive,future-forward exhibition
Free with Registration
19 - 20 SEPTEMBER
Silver Beats: Gamifying Lion Dance Drumming for Seniors
A gamified lion dance drumming experience that blends tradition, tech, and wellness for senior empowerment.
Free Admission
11 - 21 SEPTEMBER
Colours of Comfort – The Artful Design of Sleep
The art of sleep is reimagined in an interactive installation, ending with a cozy acoustic concert and slumber party.
Free Admission
11 - 21 SEPTEMBER
Design Leaps: From Creative Confidence to Design Futures @ Punggol Digital District
A showcase on Sustainability, Workplace Well-being and Health Innovations; and a Design-Your-Futures Student Exhibition
Free Admission
11 - 21 SEPTEMBER
Designed To Move, Built For Shared Experiences
Discover Benel’s vision for sustainable workplaces through modular furniture, spatial design & circular thinking.
Free Admission
11 - 21 SEPTEMBER
NudgeQuest: A gamified challenge
Spot subtle design nudges across Singapore in a playful challenge that reveals how your city shapes your actions.
Free with Registration
11 - 21 SEPTEMBER
Post-City in Nature Singapore
Reimagining urban design to integrate nature, foster coexistence, and move beyond sustainability to regeneration.
Free Admission
10 - 21 SEPTEMBER
Reflections and Knowledge Sharing on Responsible Urban AI
Explore the future of AI in cities through an experience that invites dialogue on technology's evolving role in society.
Free Admission
20 - 21 SEPTEMBER
The Artisan’s Zero-Waste Journey: From Fabric to Form
Explore sustainable fashion at Womb’s zero-waste open studio and design showcase.
Free with Registration
11 - 21 SEPTEMBER
The Modern Farmer (From Seed to System: A Living Design Experience)
From Seed to System: A sensorial journey through art and nature – walk the path of a tree from seed to forest.
Free with Registration
19 - 22 SEPTEMBER
Re:Frame – Retrofitting as Infrastructure for Future Living
RE-Frame explores the power of furnishing elements in redefining housing design within dense urban environments.
Free with Registration
18 SEPTEMBER - 18 OCTOBER
Mapping Singapore’s Design Landscape through Words : SPD DotGrid Vol 3
Singapore Product Design's magazine DotGrid reveals design's impact on five key industries shaping the nation's future.
Free Admission
12 SEPTEMBER - 28 OCTOBER
Crafting Narratives for Future Worlds
Exploring design’s role in shaping cities, narratives, and speculative futures through immersive experiences and adaptive craft.
Free Admission
