EVENTS

90 events

KEY EVENT

01 - 02 OCTOBER

Design Futures Forum 2024

The Design Futures Forum returns with an expanded two-day programme this year, examining the critical role of design in creating a better future in the areas of emerging tech, sustainability, and care.

TICKETED

KEY EVENT

MARINA DESIGN DISTRICT

26 - 28 SEPTEMBER

FIND – Design Fair Asia

FIND - Design Fair Asia is a dynamic marketplace showcasing top furniture, interiors, and design brands to key buyers.

REGISTRATION ONLY

KEY EVENT

MARINA DESIGN DISTRICT

26 - 28 SEPTEMBER

EMERGE @ FIND

EMERGE, an exciting platform dedicated to showcasing contemporary design talent in Southeast Asia, returns in 2024.

REGISTRATION ONLY

KEY EVENT

BRAS BASAH.BUGIS DESIGN DISTRICT

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

Bras Basah.Bugis Design District: People of Design Showcase Series

During Singapore Design Week 2024, ten showcases presented across the Bras Basah.Bugis Design District will creatively examine the rituals of daily life through the lens of design.

FREE

KEY EVENT

BRAS BASAH.BUGIS DESIGN DISTRICT

27 SEPTEMBER

Friday Late at Bras Basah.Bugis

Rediscover everyday experiences through the lens of design at the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) Design District for Friday Late events during Singapore Design Week.

REGISTRATION ONLY

KEY EVENT

BRAS BASAH.BUGIS DESIGN DISTRICT

26 SEPTEMBER - 10 NOVEMBER

People of Design Showcase Series – DESIGN

DESIGN showcases innovative works by everyday people, empowered by the transformative power of design.

FREE

KEY EVENT

BRAS BASAH.BUGIS DESIGN DISTRICT

26 SEPTEMBER - 10 OCTOBER

People of Design Showcase Series – EAT: Transformative Seeds

EAT explores food design by investigating seeds through culinary transformations and materials innovation.

FREE

KEY EVENT

BRAS BASAH.BUGIS DESIGN DISTRICT

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

People of Design Showcase Series – SLEEP

SLEEP is a two-part experience comprising SLEEP: DIVING IN and SLEEP: LESS, exploring elements of ideal sleep hygiene rituals to overcome insomnia and the stories of individuals with different relationships to sleep.

REGISTRATION ONLY

KEY EVENT

BRAS BASAH.BUGIS DESIGN DISTRICT

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

People of Design Showcase Series – READ: BOOK?

READ presents Atelier HOKO's interrogation of the physical book through an immersive showcase at the National Library Building.

FREE

KEY EVENT

BRAS BASAH.BUGIS DESIGN DISTRICT

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

PEOPLE OF DESIGN SHOWCASE SERIES – SHOP

SHOP explores the intricate dynamics of how shops, shopping, and shoppers are intertwined with design.

FREE

KEY EVENT

BRAS BASAH.BUGIS DESIGN DISTRICT

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

People of Design Showcase Series – HEAL: Repair+

HEAL explores mending emotional memories through restorative design in a curation of transformed broken objects.

FREE

KEY EVENT

BRAS BASAH.BUGIS DESIGN DISTRICT

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

People of Design Showcase Series – MAKE: me(n)tal

MAKE discovers metal's potential as creatives transform scraps into treasures that celebrate its innate qualities.

FREE

KEY EVENT

BRAS BASAH.BUGIS DESIGN DISTRICT

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

People of Design Showcase Series – COMMUTE

COMMUTE unveils your MRT personality at Bencoolen Station through "My Riding Tribe", a design research adventure.

FREE

KEY EVENT

BRAS BASAH.BUGIS DESIGN DISTRICT

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

People of Design Showcase Series – PLANT

PLANT reimagines household planters that brings a fresh twist to traditional concepts of utility and appreciation.

FREE

KEY EVENT

BRAS BASAH.BUGIS DESIGN DISTRICT

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

People of Design Showcase Series – DISPLAY

DISPLAY focuses on the experimental approach of Studio Juju exploring the idea of ‘display’ in exhibition making.

FREE

KEY EVENT

MARINA DESIGN DISTRICT

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

Marina Central presents Neufolk: Bridging Tradition and Future in Design

Marina Central, part of the Marina Design District of Singapore Design Week, presents Neufolk: Bridging Tradition and Future in Design.

REGISTRATION ONLY

KEY EVENT

MARINA DESIGN DISTRICT

04 OCTOBER

Friday Late at Marina Central

Singapore Design Week’s second Friday Late at Marina Central on 4 October features an evening of design, music, food and crafts.

FREE

KEY EVENT

ORCHARD DESIGN DISTRICT

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

Re-Route: Orchard

Re-Route: Orchard is a creative festival that invites visitors to explore and deepen their experience of Orchard through design.

FREE

KEY EVENT

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

Everyday, by Design at New Bahru

Explore how local creative businesses harness the transformative power of design to enhance everyday moments.

REGISTRATION ONLY

KEY EVENT

26 SEPTEMBER - 17 NOVEMBER

Future Impact 2: Homecoming Showcase

Launched during Milan Design Week in April 2024, Future Impact 2 returns to Singapore. Curated by Tony Chambers and Maria Cristina Didero, the homecoming showcase demonstrates how designers push the boundaries of their creative practices to create forward-thinking designs.

TICKETED

28 - 29 SEPTEMBER & 04 OCTOBER

library@orchard Pro Series x Singapore Design Week 2024

Pro Series design talks co-curated by library@orchard and DesignSingapore Council (Dsg).

REGISTRATION ONLY

28 SEPTEMBER

SIDFest 2024: SID Convention @ FIND Design Fair Asia 2024

Organised by the Society of Interior Designers, Singapore (SIDS), the SID Convention is an annual flagship conference, held in conjunction with the annual SIDFest, which serves as a premier platform for delegates to discuss spatial and interior design.

TICKETED

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

Beyond the Blueprint

Discover the unique traits that define your work style and how you contribute to the dynamic environment of your office.

REGISTRATION ONLY

01 OCTOBER

Italian architect Michele De Lucchi meets SFIC

A fireside chat with the Italian archistar Mr. De Lucchi on designing furniture today.

REGISTRATION ONLY

04 OCTOBER

Why traditional business models fail: designing for long-term value

Use design to drive long-term success. Take home practical tools to help businesses thrive in a changing world.

TICKETED

26 SEPTEMBER - 04 OCTOBER

Digital Studio Explorations: Play Virtual Worlds with The Doodle People

Explore innovative mixed realities in a virtual studio tour with The Doodle People at Singapore Design Week 2024!

FREE

01 OCTOBER

Michele De Lucchi: past and future works

The Italian architect De Lucchi revisits the stages of his career and share his views on new possible partnerships.

REGISTRATION ONLY

30 SEPTEMBER

Talk by Michele De Lucchi: The Equation

On the tracks of an equation defining a new attitude, a new philosophy of architecture for its intervention on nature.

REGISTRATION ONLY

26 SEPTEMBER - 02 OCTOBER & 04 - 05 OCTOBER

KPMG in Singapore: Designing tomorrow with Horizon Hues

Explore data visualisations of how ESG and AI are transforming tomorrow's businesses.

FREE

01 - 03 OCTOBER

Make Tomorrow Empowering

Experience how design thinking can empower individuals to make a difference in the lives of others and drive real change

FREE

27 - 28 SEPTEMBER

FUTURE OF SERVICES – REIMAGINING SERVICES OF TOMORROW

How to be 'Future Ready' from the lens of sectors like learning and education, banking and money and ageing and retirement.

REGISTRATION ONLY

26 SEPTEMBER

Singapore-China Design Dialogue

An open dialogue session between Singapore and Chongqing Design Communities on challenges and opportunities to collaborate.

REGISTRATION ONLY

28 SEPTEMBER

Celebrating Creative Arts and Design Education

Explore the future of creative arts and design through an engaging panel and interactive workshop.

REGISTRATION ONLY

21 SEPTEMBER - 27 OCTOBER

Cesar Jung-Harada: An Ocean City Imagined

Cesar Jung-Harada envisions a hopeful future, in which society has adapted creatively to environmental changes.

REGISTRATION ONLY

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

Future of Making

Future of Making explores how a radical rethink of our culture of making can enable a more regenerative future.

FREE

28 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

House Of Grafunkt

Grafunkt introduces their new location nestled in the charms of Joo Chiat.

TICKETED

02 OCTOBER

I Will Survive!

With rising costs and other challenges, how do small design studios navigate these to survive?

REGISTRATION ONLY

27 SEPTEMBER

The People Behind Gen AI

The future of design is not only about the technologies created but the individuals & communities that shape technologies.

REGISTRATION ONLY

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

Ship of ReNeWorld: Navigating towards a Better Future

ReNeWorld - a ship sailing towards the future.

FREE

06 OCTOBER

Designing For Tomorrow, Today: The Grab Way

Designing for the future at hyperlocal speed: How Grab Design brings Insights and AI together.

REGISTRATION ONLY

30 SEPTEMBER

Navigating AI Enabled Futures in Design

Uncover AI design education with Nanyang Polytechnic and AI Singapore, featuring student-designed AI Game Builder.

REGISTRATION ONLY

26 SEPTEMBER & 02 OCTOBER

Participate with Data

A scenario-building workshop for evidence-based participatory design to empower designers.

TICKETED

28 SEPTEMBER

SYNERGY: CREATIVE TECH FRINGE (DESIGN EDITION)

Join Tusitala for a day of creative tech exploration, with a focus on design!

REGISTRATION ONLY

28 SEPTEMBER & 05 OCTOBER

Inside the Minds of NextOfKin Creatives + their Collaborators

An experiential studio tour that provides a glimpse into the inner workings of NextofKin Creatives.

REGISTRATION ONLY

26 SEPTEMBER - 21 OCTOBER

PLAYABLE

Accessible products and inclusive design initiatives from Sony that helps those with diverse needs to share "Kando".

FREE

02 OCTOBER

xFutures Design Forum 2024: Inclusivity by Design

Embrace inclusivity with insights from thought leaders on designing spaces, products, and services for diverse users.

REGISTRATION ONLY

30 SEPTEMBER - 03 OCTOBER

Designing for Financial Inclusion

A designathon organised by Visa to support Singapore's young and ageing population to participate more fully in the economy.

REGISTRATION ONLY

27 SEPTEMBER ONWARDS

The Nature of Things

The Nature of Things will share a dialogue with Nature designed by the students from NUS Division of Industrial Design.

TICKETED

28 SEPTEMBER - 05 OCTOBER

Coexistence by Design with Creativeans & Jane Goodall Institute (Singapore)

Discover 'Coexistence by Design': fostering harmony in Singapore's environments, wildlife & communities.

TICKETED

28 SEPTEMBER

Crafting Tomorrow’s Narrative

Explore the multifaceted impact of design, from 3D animation and digital media productions to microsite designs.

FREE

05 OCTOBER

DesignSG Social: Design & Donuts!

Inspiring Design Futures: Meet Singapore’s design veterans over Brunch!

REGISTRATION ONLY

05 OCTOBER

Heritage Design Lab: Crafting Singapore’s Cultural Identity with LSP

Re-imagine what a collective Singapore Cultural Identity might look like through the use of LEGO Serious Play.

TICKETED

28 SEPTEMBER

Technicolor: Reimagining Transportation with AI & Design

An electric two-seater hypercar for the road and the track designed by the Singapore University Of Technology & Design.

REGISTRATION ONLY

05 OCTOBER

Conquer the Fear of AI: Unleash the Power of Technology Today!

Delve into applications of AI in design with practical insights and inspiration for integrating GenAI into your workflow.

REGISTRATION ONLY

04 - 05 OCTOBER

NEWVIEW SCHOOL Singapore: AR x Physical Computing Workshop

This workshop is created for designers who want to explore new I/O interfaces for AR with different digital sensors.

TICKETED

27 SEPTEMBER

Empathy in Action: A Design Thinking Workshop

Dive into the world of design thinking and explore how empathy can drive action in this zine-making workshop.

REGISTRATION ONLY

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

M.SPACO 3D PRINTING DESIGN CHALLENGE: Sustainability in interior design

This challenge calls upon design submissions that use 3D printing to shape the future of sustainable interior spaces.

FREE

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

As a Matter of Fact Return Showcase

As a Matter of Fact adheres to a principle embedded in emphasising the significance of materiality and imagination.

FREE

26 - 27 SEPTEMBER, 30 SEPTEMBER & 03 - 04 OCTOBER

Innovating play with the LEGO System in Play

A tour of the LEGO Singapore office followed by a sharing session on the benefits of play and LEGO's product innovation.

REGISTRATION ONLY

27 SEPTEMBER ONWARDS

An Idea Economy

The best ideas are flexible and snap back with feedback. Explore the rubberbandonomics of developing ideas during this session.

REGISTRATION ONLY

27 - 28 SEPTEMBER & 04 - 05 OCTOBER

Planet Disruptors: Hack your way to a greener future

Solve puzzles with hidden clues to reverse the effects of climate change in this time-travel sustainability escape room!

TICKETED

28 SEPTEMBER - 16 OCTOBER

Being and Nothingness – New Works by Nathan Yong

An exhibition that seeks to challenge and bridge the formal expressions of object design and visual art in Singapore.

FREE

21 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

GENTLE GIANTS: Karang Garang

One man's trash is another's treasure: this exhibition reimagines construction waste with a gentler design approach.

REGISTRATION ONLY

27 SEPTEMBER

Inclusive Design in Practice

Join us for "Inclusive Design in Practice" to learn, share, and implement strategies for creating inclusive experiences.

REGISTRATION ONLY

26 SEPTEMBER - 22 OCTOBER

Harmony in Hellos

Harmony in Hellos: Bridging gaps, fostering healthy conversations, and building a supportive society through design.

FREE

28 SEPTEMBER

Lovable Design: Where Delight Meets Authenticity

What are the key ingredients of Lovable Design? Join to find out!

REGISTRATION ONLY

25 SEPTEMBER & 04 OCTOBER

Reimagine The Future of Hospitality with A.I.

Reimagine The Future of Hospitality with A.I. - A Student Design Competition

REGISTRATION ONLY

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

Harvesting Food + Fun in Singapore

Landscape Architecture students from NUS share their unique visions for the Singapore Long Island.

FREE

30 SEPTEMBER

Overcoming Creative Blockers in the Public Sector

A gamified workshop exploring strategies for developing a creative culture in public organisations.

REGISTRATION ONLY

27 - 29 SEPTEMBER & 04 - 05 OCTOBER

An Architectural Design Thinking Workshop

Create your own design metaphor! Learn, build and unleash your inner designer.

REGISTRATION ONLY

19 SEPTEMBER - 10 OCTOBER

Echoes for Tomorrow

A showcase of enquiries that explores how technology-enabled design can shape cross-cultural dialogues and experiences.

FREE

26 SEPTEMBER - 05 OCTOBER

Well-being Reimagined: Designing the Home of the Future

An exhibition that explores the interconnectedness of senses, memories, and social ties within the future home setting.

FREE

28 SEPTEMBER

Co-design with Nature

A workshop at the confluence of biodiversity and development, emphasising the connection between humans and nature.

TICKETED

27 SEPTEMBER

GENERATIONS

GENERATIONS is a community-focused event exploring technology as an ally of design.

REGISTRATION ONLY

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

Book[Marks]

Books from Dreams: Where Reader and Story intertwine

FREE

28 SEPTEMBER

Book Launch: Singapore Strata Malls

Book Launch and Workshop: “Singapore Strata Malls: Celebrating Everyday Heritage and Imagining Possible Futures''

REGISTRATION ONLY

28 SEPTEMBER & 05 OCTOBER

ThinkFuture: Innovating Sustainable Social Futures

Co-creating and innovating social futures through inclusivity, exploration, and play.

TICKETED

28 SEPTEMBER

Metempsychosis: A Passage Through Hidden Narratives

Join this tour and be inspired by how laminates and their complements can be creatively used, reused, and repurposed.

REGISTRATION ONLY

28 SEPTEMBER & 04 OCTOBER

Developing Designers. Inspiring Leaders.

Find out how Studio Dojo addresses wicked design problems and tackles leadership dilemmas in challenging times.

TICKETED

26 SEPTEMBER

Envisioning Tech in a Future We Can All Trust

Use Design and Futures Thinking to empathise with users, identify trends, and generate ideas shaping future technology.

FREE

02 - 13 OCTOBER

Nothing but Singapore

This photographic exhibition shares a French designer’s view of Singapore, from details to the big picture.

FREE

03 - 05 OCTOBER

What does it take to Design The Good Life?

Experience health reimagined and redesigned through an interactive empathy adventure in the west!

TICKETED

03 OCTOBER & 05 OCTOBER

Resourcity – A Strategic Boardgame on Building Resilience

A fun and impactful board game on building resilience in a city - are you ready for the challenge?

REGISTRATION ONLY

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

MODERN MODS by KompacPlus

In celebration of creative innovation in everyday spaces, discover the art of compact living with KompacPlus.

FREE

30 SEPTEMBER

Playful InSights: A Game Jam to See the Unseen

Design immersive experiences to spotlight challenges of overlooked communities, creating awareness & inspiring change.

REGISTRATION ONLY

30 SEPTEMBER

Future Innovations 2026

Join WGSN expert to discover the areas of innovation that will reshape the world in 2026, underpinned by WGSN’s STEPIC analysis. Reserve your spot for the talk now.

REGISTRATION ONLY

04 - 06 OCTOBER

The Pocket-Sized Design Festival

Your handy companion to explore the meaningful value of creativity and design within everyday experiences.

FREE

26 SEPTEMBER

Banking on Design: Customer-Centric and Innovating for Impact

Find out how you can use design to lead business transformations.

REGISTRATION ONLY

27 SEPTEMBER - 05 OCTOBER

What If?

What if absurd ideas could be turned into practical innovations? Join this workshop to learn how to make your ideas a reality.

REGISTRATION ONLY

26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER

Typography as Muse: Beyond the Boundaries of Language

Designers across Asia explore the intersection of identity, language, and multilingualism through typography design.

FREE