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Know someone whose creative thinking makes a difference and inspires you? Nominate them to be featured in the People of Design campaign! Perhaps they found a clever way to minimise waste in their home or business. Maybe they pioneered a programme to help people in the community to connect and feel supported. Or did they surprise you with their creativity in overcoming a simple everyday problem? For a chance to have their stories featured, submit your nominations at https://lnkd.in/g_FVhH-P!  –  Organised by the DesignSingapore Council, People of Design celebrates the everyday visionaries who are delivering extraordinary impact through design. These innovators defy the stereotype that design is only for designers or that it is merely about aesthetics – it is a tool for positive change that is accessible to everyone.  #DesignSingaporeCouncil #PeopleOfDesign

📢 OPEN CALL: Be part of DesignSingapore Council’s Singapore Showcase at Milan Design Week 2025! Get the chance to present your work on a global stage and showcase the distinct brand of Singapore design in the areas of ‘Design Futures’ and/or ‘Design Impact’. Visit bit.ly/dsgmdwopencall2025 for more details or submit your proposal! – Organised by the DesignSingapore Council, the Singapore Showcase at Milan Design Week supports Singapore-based designers, studios, and design-driven brands break into the international market while promoting the Singapore design brand. #DesignSingaporeCouncil #MilanDesignWeek2025 #MDW2025

The designers at NextOfKin Creatives aren’t afraid to put skin in the game for issues they feel strongly about. One of those is the wellbeing of Singapore’s seniors, who will make up a quarter of the citizen population by 2030. Ageing is a natural process for all of us, after all. So, it’s in everyone’s best interests for the ecosystem of support to be optimal to seniors’ needs – and their wants. This is what led NextOfKin Creatives to turn their attention to active ageing programmes, where men had been underrepresented despite the wide range of activities offered and the potential benefits to their health and wellbeing. The designers’ had a hypothesis that tapping into memories through culture could be the spark that would entice their participation. They were right, and the Silver Pride Lion Troupe was born! Read more about how NextOfKin Creatives went above and beyond to bring physical activity, social engagement, and enjoyable memories to a group of seniors from Holland Close by heading to bit.ly/pod-noksilverpride. – Organised by the DesignSingapore Council, People of Design celebrates the everyday visionaries who are delivering extraordinary impact through design. These innovators defy the stereotype that design is only for designers or that it is merely about aesthetics – it is a tool for positive change that is accessible to everyone. Know someone who’s making a difference through design? Nominate them at https://lnkd.in/g_FVhH-P for a chance to be featured. #DesignSingaporeCouncil #PeopleOfDesign

Know someone who thinks creatively to find innovative solutions to everyday problems? Nominate them for a chance to be featured in 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣!    Submit your entries now at https://lnkd.in/g6QGwWQ3. –  Organised by the DesignSingapore Council, People of Design celebrates the everyday visionaries who are delivering extraordinary impact through design. These innovators defy the stereotype that design is only for designers or that it is merely about aesthetics – it is a tool for positive change that is accessible to everyone.      #DesignSingaporeCouncil #PeopleOfDesign 

Spatial designers Genevieve Ang and Georgina F. take a considered approach to the materials they utilise in their designs.    Beauty and meaning are aspects they seek to imbue in the objects and spaces they create through their design practice, STUDIO GIN&G. But their minds are also focused on how they might experiment with materials to elevate the experience of a space and reduce its impact of the environment.   Often, that means trying out alternative materials that clients and builders are unfamiliar with. Drawing on their empathy for the challenges faced by suppliers and contractors, as well as the hesitations of clients, Genevieve and Georgina use a collaborative approach to overcoming unknowns. Their spirit of experimentation often inspires other stakeholders in their projects to be bolder with their vision and delivery.   You might have seen the results at bar and restaurant FURA (@fura.sg), which has a blue bar countertop made with fragments of recycled glass amalgamated into sheet form, and wall light sculptures constructed by layering with glass offcuts that have been trimmed into organic geometries.    Swipe left to read about how curiosity, courage trust, and tenacity help GIN&G to shift expectations and venture into the unknown. –  Organised by the DesignSingapore Council, People of Design celebrates the everyday visionaries who are delivering extraordinary impact through design. These innovators defy the stereotype that design is only for designers or that it is merely about aesthetics – it is a tool for positive change that is accessible to everyone.    Know someone who’s making a difference through design? Nominate them at https://lnkd.in/g_FVhH-P for a chance to be featured.    #DesignSingaporeCouncil #PeopleOfDesign

🎶 Here’s to the festival vibes that hit all the right notes – thanks to you!      Singapore Design Week (SDW) 2024 was a design-sational experience, bringing out the creativity that lives in every one of us. Thank you for joining us in our celebration of the transformative potential we all have as 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻. Collectively, we made some sweet memories! What was your favourite SDW 2024 experience? Stay with us and subscribe to the DesignSingapore Council newsletter at bit.ly/dsgnews to keep up-to-date on all things design, and for the first announcements about the next edition of #SingaporeDesignWeek! – Singapore Design Week (SDW)  is organised by DesignSingapore Council. With the theme “People of Design”, this year’s festival honoured the everyday visionaries among us who are making meaningful contributions to society through design. Visit www.sdw.sg for more information. Hans Tan Nathan Yong Mervin Tan Cheryl Sim Plus Group TC & Friends Maria Cristina Didero David Lee Gabriel Tan Tiffany Loy Dawn Lim Lindsey McInerney Boonserm Premthada CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation Hon Tym Wong Tobias Ahlin Karlijn Sibbel Li Lian Liew #SDWSG24 #SingaporeDesignWeek #PeopleOfDesign #DesignSingaporeCouncil

Print-lovers know there’s something irreplaceable about the multi-sensory experience of a beautifully made book or magazine.     It’s one reason why some bookshops survived the digital revolution with their customer bases largely intact.      Equally important to the longevity of a store is the curation of the titles and the rapport offered by the bookseller. Basheer Graphic Books has all the puzzle pieces in place thanks to the dedication of its second-generation owner Abdul Nasser.     Beyond business considerations, he has nurtured a space where personal connections, discovery, and learning shape creative careers.     Read more about Abdul Nasser at bit.ly/pod-abdulnasser, and discover stories of other People of Design at bit.ly/dsg-peopleofdesign!     –      Organised by the DesignSingapore Council, People of Design celebrates the everyday visionaries who are delivering extraordinary impact through design. These innovators defy the stereotype that design is only for designers or that it is merely about aesthetics – it is a tool for positive change that is accessible to everyone.      Know someone who’s making a difference through design? Nominate them for a chance to be featured. Keep an eye out for our nomination announcement.      #DesignSingaporeCouncil #PeopleOfDesign

For Chu Xian Oh, founder of local deep-tech startup Magorium Pte. Ltd., correcting misconceptions about her “plastic roads” is all in a day’s work. Traditional bitumen – the glue that holds together the loose stones in road construction material – is made from crude oil. Magorium’s “NEWBitumen” is made from contaminated plastic waste that cannot otherwise be recycled. The plastic is depolymerised and re-engineered to create bitumen without the need for crude oil (which is an ingredient of plastic) as a primary raw ingredient. That explains why Magorium’s roads are indistinguishable from the norm and hold up just as well – a claim the company is happy to back with a five-year warranty. Read more about Oh Chu Xian and our other People of Design at bit.ly/pod-ohchuxian! – Organised by the DesignSingapore Council, People of Design celebrates the everyday visionaries who are delivering extraordinary impact through design. These innovators defy the stereotype that design is only for designers or that it is merely about aesthetics – it is a tool for positive change that is accessible to everyone. Know someone who’s making a difference through design? Nominate them for a chance to be featured. Keep an eye out for our nomination announcement. #DesignSingaporeCouncil #PeopleOfDesign

School’s back! The School of Tomorrow, that is. Go ahead, be excited ;) The much-loved and awarded sustainability exhibition by Kinetic Singapore returns for Term 2 in two days’ time with a new campus at New Bahru! Originally commissioned by Dsg for Singapore Design Week 2023, the School of Tomorrow is an interactive way for kids and adults to learn about environmental issues through familiar school subjects with a sustainability twist. There are 11 classes to get stuck into, including a brand-new History lesson alongside favourite classes from Term 1. No boring lectures here! But you will find plenty of design, creativity, and wit in the presentation of important environmental issues and innovations. Free guided school tours are available – limited slots are available so enrol now via https://lnkd.in/gxeZMw3t. Pack your satchel because term runs from 17 Oct to 28 Nov 2024, 12pm to 8pm. Don’t be late! – The DesignSingapore Council is a proud co-sponsor of the School of Tomorrow, Term 2, alongside Temasek Shophouse and venue partner New Bahru. #DesignSingaporeCouncil #schooloftomorrowsg

The “Wellness Kampung” spaces initiated by Dr Wong Sweet Fun resonate with seniors in more ways than one. The Senior Consultant of Geriatric Medicine at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital led the initiative for the development of these community spaces in residential estates as hubs for social gatherings, art activities, exercise sessions, and much more. They are part of a set of strategies for keeping seniors healthy and active. The simple act of hanging artworks by seniors who attend the Wellness Kampung @ 115 Chong Pang fosters community pride. It has also had the unexpected outcome of helping an elderly resident with dementia find his way around the neighbourhood. What is simply a painting to one person can be a significant mental marker to another, showing how certain community interventions can evoke emotional and cultural responses from people. It also shows how our simple, everyday ideas and actions can lead to unexpected but better outcomes. Read more about Dr Wong Sweet Fun and our other People of Design at bit.ly/pod-drwong! – Organised by the DesignSingapore Council, People of Design celebrates the everyday visionaries who are delivering extraordinary impact through design. These innovators defy the stereotype that design is only for designers or that it is merely about aesthetics – it is a tool for positive change that is accessible to everyone. Know someone who’s making a difference through design? Nominate them at https://lnkd.in/g_FVhH-P for a chance to be featured. Yishun Health #DesignSingaporeCouncil #PeopleOfDesign