#Throwback to an inspiring design thinking workshop with students from Hwa Chong Institution, where we explored how creativity and critical problem-solving can shape Singapore’s future. By deepening their understanding of our nation’s unique challenges and opportunities, students worked firsthand on a specially crafted brief from us and learned how innovation, adaptability, and sustainability can drive meaningful change. We hope this experience sparked a greater appreciation for Singapore’s journey and empowered them to contribute to their communities and beyond. NOK is glad to be part of the mission to groom the next generation of innovative leaders and thinkers. If you’re a school or institute of higher learning and would like to collaborate with us, reach out at studio@nok.design Rodney Loh Melvin Ong Edmund Zhang Shervon Ong Clara Tan
About us
NextOfKin Creatives (NOK) is a strategic design studio founded in the twin spirits of creative thinking and building bonds. We strive for designs that stir desire and enhance user experience. Creations that become integral parts of your life. Our creative process involves working with trained specialists, such as expert trend analysts, engineers with extensive experience, and award-winning graphic designers. We cover every aspect of the process: from research, brief, analysing social-cultural trends, strategic intend, branding, right through to manufacturing. From start to finish, a well-rounded approach to the process of creating designs that matter.
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https://nok.design/
External link for NextOfKin Creatives
- Industry
- Design Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Type
- Privately Held
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- 2007
- Specialties
- product design, service design, graphic design, motion design, branding, communications, ideation workshop, cmf, homeware design, collectibles, toy design, lifestyle, design strategy, creative technology, content creation, and content design
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CT Hub 2, 114 Lavender St.
#13-70
Singapore, 338729, SG
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Justco Level 7, No. 2, Sec 3, Minsheng E. Rd Zhongshan Dist.,
Taipei City , Taipei 10480, TW
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Thank you Caracol AM for the feature! We are glad to share more about our collaboration, where innovation meets craftsmanship. 🌱✨ With the Stacked Modules project, we explored how advanced robotic manufacturing—powered by #HeronAM can come together with traditional weaving techniques. Using durable leather ropes to bind additive-produced structures, we’re showing that sustainability and character can go hand in hand. At NextOfKin Creatives, we constantly pushing the boundaries of design by blending technology with craft. If you’re keen to collaborate, drop us a note at studio@nok.design Find out more about the project: https://lnkd.in/gET5r_RF
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽? 🌱✨ Melvin Ong, Creative Director at NextOfKin Creatives, joined us for an inspiring Client Talk to share how they’re pushing the boundaries of furniture design with a 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵. 🔄 By merging our 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 capabilities #HeronAM with traditional craftsmanship, NextOfKin Creatives designed the 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀: inspired by traditional weaving, durable leather ropes bind additive produced structures, proving that 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱! ⚖️ 🎥 Want to see how #HeronAM is reshaping design? 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗴! 🔊 #Caracol #CaracolAM #LFAM #knowhow #3Dprinting #largescale #HeronAM #buildbeyondpossible #3DPrinting #NOK #industrialproduction #furnituredesign #singapore #advancedmanufacturing #craftsmanship #innovation
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🚀 Inspiring Possibilities through Human-Centred Design & Prototyping At SingHealth Duke-NUS Quality & Innovation Day (CIQ) 2025, Rodney Loh challenged attendees to think boldly—embracing human-centred design and prototyping as a way to drive impactful change in healthcare. Through projects like Silver Pride Lion Troupe, we’ve seen how tapping into culture and nostalgia can transform the ageing experience, empowering seniors, both ambulant and wheelchair-bound to stay active, social, and engaged. But innovation doesn’t happen without risk. Rodney left attendees with this thought: Be bold. Fail fast. Succeed faster. Because real change starts when we dare to experiment and push boundaries. Let’s shape the future of healthcare together. Connect with us at studio@nok.design ✉️ #DesignForImpact #HumanCentredDesign #InnovationInHealthcare #FailFastSucceedFaster #BeAnAgentOfChange #HealthcareInnovation #DesignThinking #MedicalDesign #AgingWell #InclusiveDesign
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🔍 BEHIND THE DESIGN Did you know that 45% of fabric offcuts are generated by factories during production? Most end up in incinerators or landfills—but what if they didn’t have to? What if these offcuts could be given a second life? We explored this idea through our project Rethinking Fabric Waste, working with offcuts provided by Mobella Galleria. By deconstructing and reconstructing discarded textiles, we experimented with textures, forms, and applications that push the boundaries of upcycling fabric offcuts. Curious to know what we made? 👇 Watch this Video! If you’re passionate about sustainable design and product innovation, let’s create something impactful together. Reach out at studio@nok.design. Rodney Loh Leong Fu Xiang Nathaniel N. Melvin Ong Rayson Tan #BehindTheDesign #RethinkingFabricWaste #SustainableDesign #Jamminkins #NextOfKinCreatives #NOK #UpcyclingFabricWaste #ProductDesign #HomeProducts #EcoDesign #SustainableInnovation
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Playful forms, designed for everyday living. ✨ Our Chubby & Skate Series reimagines textile waste into sculptural, modular pieces that bring personality and function into the home setting. 🎥 Motion design by nomo works Interested in exploring sustainable design or crafting motion storytelling that leaves a lasting impact? Reach out to us at studio@nok.design. #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #UpcycledDesign #DesignNarrative #PlayfulForms #ChubbySeries #SkateSeries #FutureOfFurniture #EcoMaterials #DesignInspiration #HomeAesthetics #AdaptiveDesign #cinema4d #c4d
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From fabric offcuts to a modular furniture system. ✨ Our Link Bricks story comes to life in this video—capturing how each piece seamlessly connects to form our Link Vase, Lamp, and even Coffee table. A showcase of thoughtful design, circular thinking, and endless possibilities with fabric waste. 🎥 Motion design by Glendon Chua, Chen Xuan Interested in exploring sustainable design or creating compelling motion storytelling that leaves a lasting impact? Reach out to us at studio@nok.design. #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #UpcycledDesign #GreenLiving #ModularFurniture #AdaptiveDesign #FutureOfFurniture #EcoMaterials #HomeDecorTrends #DesignInspiration #cinema4d #redshift #c4d
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How can we take something nostalgic and give it a fresh twist? BEHIND THE DESIGN: Take a journey back to the ’70s with our Café Racer Rocking Horse, inspired by the iconic café-racers and vintage scooters that still influence street and fashion culture today. 🏍️ It’s our take on the traditional rocking horse, with a sleek, contemporary vibe that makes it the perfect fusion of nostalgia and innovation. Café-racer Rocking Horse is currently on exhibition at Jewel Changi till next Friday! Made In Singapore: The Design Stories 📍 Jewel Changi Airport, Level 2, South Gateway Garden 📅 8 – 21 March 2025 ⏰ 10 AM – 10 PM Interested in designing furniture that connects with people and culture? Reach out at studio@nok.design—let’s create something meaningful together. #FurnitureDesign #NostalgicDesign #ModernDesign #CaféRacer #RockingHorse #VintageInspiration #ContemporaryDesign #DesignForCulture #CreativeDesign #MadeInSingapore
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#Throwback to last Friday’s launch of Made in Singapore: The Design Stories by Temasek Poly - School of Design (TP Design) Design at jewel changi airport! 🎉 It was an amazing time of connection, celebrating local designs by TP alumni. The exhibition is still ongoing until next Friday, so make sure to check it out! Look out for Rodney Loh and our Café Racer Rocking Horse among the incredible works on display! 📍 Jewel Changi Airport, Level 2, South Gateway Garden 📅 8 – 21 March 2025 ⏰ 10 AM – 10 PM Interested in exploring local design or reimagining nostalgic objects? Drop us an email at studio@nok.design – we’d love to chat!
Glad to be part of the Made in Singapore - The Design Stories at Jewel Changi where 15 alumni of Temasek Poly - School of Design (TP Design) showcased our Singapore brands, creations and design entrepreneurial stories! As a nation we have journeyed through manufacturing, engineering, designing, branding and I am really proud to see that now we are at the forefront of innovating for the global economy! Thank you Elaine Ho Vani Rajandran Anita Kuan Jing Ting Lim Sasha Fong Pang Jin, Yeoh (PJ) for making this showcase happen! NextOfKin Creatives Jeff Cheong Kelly Tan Siew Li T. Rayson Tan
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Ever wondered how good research can drive impactful design? 🤔 Discover the answer at the upcoming event hosted by Singapore Product Design, featuring Rodney Loh and Darren Ng, with support from Open Government Products. Rodney will be sharing insights on how Human-Centred design and prototyping can drive change, including NOK's work in empowering active aging communities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how research shapes meaningful design. Sign up now! https://lnkd.in/geNjWXBi More details below!
👍🔎Good research, research for good by Singapore Product Design🔎👍 Join Singapore Product Design for an insightful event on Good research, research for good, featuring two expert speakers who will share their perspectives on making research more effective and impactful in product design. Darren Ng, Lead Researcher at Open Government Products, will explore the challenges of making research more persuasive and actionable. Rodney Loh, Founder of NextOfKin Creatives, will share how human-centred design and prototyping can drive meaningful change, including his work in empowering active aging communities. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, this event offers valuable insights into the role of research in product design and its impact on shaping meaningful experiences. Organized by Singapore Product Design Supported by Open Government Products 🔗 SIGN UP HERE: https://lnkd.in/geNjWXBi Leonard Reese Toby Gail Sangeetha Selvaraja Desiree S. Naafiah Saleem Natalie Oh Chip Dong Lim Angeline Quah Gladys Foo Niki Non Shawn Sim Alicia Chong Min Mijin Choi Allison G. Alex Wong Martyn Chan Desmond Lui Qi Jie Lim
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How We Turn Fabric Waste Into a Table 📚 The Link-Side Table reimagines upcycling by transforming fabric offcuts into a sculptural design reminiscent of a bamboo forest. Crafted from interlocking Link Bricks made of processed shredded textile waste, the table is supported by a brass column for easy assembly and customization—no screws or extra parts required. A functional yet artistic piece that brings nature-inspired innovation to your home. If you’re keen on creating sustainable design for home use, let’s collaborate—reach us at studio@nok.design. #SustainableDesign #ModularDesign #CircularInnovation #UpcycledMaterials #NextOfKinCreatives #NOK #HomeDecor #DesignWithPurpose #jamminkins #bkkdw2025
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