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Singapore Design Week 2024 lines up more than 80 events curated around the theme of "People of Design"
Anchored by a suite of engaging key programmes that reflect the festival's three defining pillars: Design Futures, Design Marketplace and Design Impact, Dsg is working closely with leading industry experts to inform, intrigue and inspire at this year's SDW.
will explore the future of design through Singapore's forward-looking lens, aiming to prototype a better future for us all. Upholding this pillar is SDW's flagship which returns with an expanded format that will be held across two days. Speakers from diverse fields will respond to this year's theme, 'Designing Our Collective Future'. The theme emphasises design's role and impact in emerging technologies, sustainability, and care – vital areas for shaping shared and resilient futures for all.
will unite lifestyle trends from around the world with the fast-growing design community of the Southeast Asia region. , Asia's largest design trade fair, presents its third edition at Marina Bay Sands from 26 to 28 September 2024.
In addition, Dsg's talent showcase dedicated to Southeast Asian contemporary design, curated by Suzy Annetta of Design Anthology, returns with the theme of These Precious Things . The curatorial provocation opens up a critical examination of the concept of value in an era of excess and environmental urgency as over 50 emerging and established designers from Indonesia , Malaysia , Philippines , Singapore , Thailand and Vietnam present new works that explore ideas of both internal and external value.
will inspire with innovative and impactful design solutions that tackle society's biggest questions. The is a key event of this pillar. It debuted at Milan Design Week 2024 featuring seven designers. The much-anticipated return to local shores will see the exhibition run for eight weeks at the Asian Civilisations Museum with some designers refreshing their pieces for this special return show.
Following a successful introduction last year, this year's design districts will span a greater area within Singapore's dynamic districts of Bras Basah.Bugis, Orchard and Marina. Each district will present special commissions, exhibitions, experiential activations, installations, workshops and more, reflecting the individual charm and character of the local community.
Continuing Dsg's ongoing efforts to champion homegrown talent, the three design districts will also see a network of creatives, communities, and partners collaborating to present Singapore's distinctive brand of creativity.
A collective, led by internationally acclaimed designer, educator, and three-time recipient of the President*s Design Award, Hans Tan , and comprising Singapore designers such as Atelier HOKO, Forest & Whale and gideon-jamie, will be shaking up Bras Basah.Bugis Design District, Singapore's arts, heritage, and design precinct with their creativity.
Tan's curatorial vision for the will see commissioned designers and studios reimagine everyday activities – eating, sleeping, reading, commuting, and more – through a series of specially created site-specific, experiential installations shaped to offer fresh perspectives across multiple venues.
This year, the expanded Marina Design District will feature Marina Central for the first time, alongside the iconic Marina Bay area. Helming curatorial duties at Marina Central is Nathan Yong , founder of the eponymous multidisciplinary studio. As one of Singapore's most recognised and awarded designers, Yong will present , a series of activations which merges the collective spirit of communities with the future-thinking vision of Singaporean design.
Over at Orchard Road, visitors can look forward to curated by Singapore -based inter-disciplinary group PLUS Collaboratives. Taking the theme of "Be Here Now", it brings an investigative design lens to enhance visitor experience of Singapore's famed shopping belt. Through curated interventions and design installations visitors are invited to discover spots along this iconic street and delve into the continual evolution of the district's character.
This year, Dsg will present two events; expect after-hours programming on 27 September across the Bras Basah.Bugis design district and on 4 October at Marina Central. SDW 2024 will also feature over 70 ground-up events across the island from the design community, ranging from exhibitions, talks and panel discussions to workshops, tours and retail pop-up experiences.
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26 September to 6 October 2024
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One of Asia's premier design festivals, Singapore Design Week (SDW) celebrates
Singapore's distinctive brand of creativity, exploring design through three defining festival pillars: Design Futures (the design of the future and the future of design), Design Marketplace (lifestyle trends with a spotlight on Southeast Asia ) and Design Impact (innovative solutions for a better world). Organised by DesignSingapore Council, SDW is a celebration of creativity and innovation, championing thought leadership and showcasing the best of design from Singapore and beyond.
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The DesignSingapore Council's (Dsg's) vision is for
Singapore to be an innovation-driven economy and a loveable city by design. As the national agency that promotes design, our mission is to develop the design sector, help
Singapore use design for innovation and growth, and make life better in this UNESCO Creative City of Design. Dsg is a subsidiary of the Singapore Economic Development Board.
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