EVENTS
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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.
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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
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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 NOVEMBER
People of Design Showcase Series – EAT: Transformative Seeds
EAT explores food design by investigating seeds through culinary transformations and materials innovation.
FREE
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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 - 03 NOVEMBER
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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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26 SEPTEMBER - 06 OCTOBER
What a Waste! by Built-to-Object x NextOfKin Creatives
Experience the potential of circular recycling with desirable circular products made from Singapore’s very own waste.
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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.
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01 OCTOBER
Italian architect Michele De Lucchi meets SFIC
A fireside chat with the Italian archistar Mr. De Lucchi on designing furniture today.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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28 SEPTEMBER
Celebrating Creative Arts and Design Education
Explore the future of creative arts and design through an engaging panel and interactive workshop.
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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.
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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.
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28 SEPTEMBER
SYNERGY: CREATIVE TECH FRINGE (DESIGN EDITION)
Join Tusitala for a day of creative tech exploration, with a focus on design!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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27 - 28 SEPTEMBER
An Idea Economy
The best ideas are flexible and snap back with feedback. Explore the rubberbandonomics of developing ideas during this session.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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27 - 29 SEPTEMBER & 04 - 05 OCTOBER
An Architectural Design Thinking Workshop
Create your own design metaphor! Learn, build and unleash your inner designer.
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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.
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27 SEPTEMBER
GENERATIONS
GENERATIONS is a community-focused event exploring technology as an ally of design.
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28 SEPTEMBER
Book Launch: Singapore Strata Malls
Book Launch and Workshop: “Singapore Strata Malls: Celebrating Everyday Heritage and Imagining Possible Futures''
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28 SEPTEMBER & 05 OCTOBER
ThinkFuture: Innovating Sustainable Social Futures
Co-creating and innovating social futures through inclusivity, exploration, and play.
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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.
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28 SEPTEMBER
Developing Designers. Inspiring Leaders.
Find out how Studio Dojo addresses wicked design problems and tackles leadership dilemmas in challenging times.
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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!
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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.
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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
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.
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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
