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The DesignSingapore Council (Dsg) is the national agency that promotes design. Our work focuses on three areas. www.designsingapore.org

DesignSingapore Council’s (Dsg) vision is for Singapore to be an innovation-driven economy and a loveable city through design by 2025. 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. First, we help organisations and enterprises use design as a

strategy for business growth; and for excellent delivery of public services. Second, we nurture industry-ready talents skilled in design and innovation; and engender a design-minded workforce for the future economy. Third, we advance the Singapore brand through raising design appreciation on home-ground; helping local design talents and firms go international, and making emotional connections with people across the world. The Dsg is a subsidiary of the Singapore Economic Development Board. Singapore was designated UNESCO Creative City of Design in December 2015. The designation supports Singapore’s development of a creative culture and eco-system that integrates design and creativity with everyday life. It also expands Singapore’s opportunity to collaborate with cities from the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). The City of Design Office is sited with Dsg which coordinates and implements programmes that respond to UCCN’s mission.

11/09/2026

What if architects designed not just spaces but the conditions for people to flourish?

For Khoo Peng Beng and Belinda Huang of ARC Studio Architecture + Urbanism, that means looking past lighting, materials and geometry to something harder to measure: what a space does to and for people within it.

Their approach has been to treat buildings as hosts that carry life rather than monoliths. This has taken them to new frontiers in high-rise, high-density living designed around vertical connectivity, community living and well-being, and it shows in Pinnacle@Duxton and The Tembusu, which have both received the P*DA Design of the Year, in 2010 and 2018.

For their inventive and impactful architectural ideas, Khoo Peng Beng and Belinda Huang were named Designers of the Year at the President*s Design Award in 2020. The duo is one of 47 Designers and 130 Designs of the Year we're bringing together for the award's 20th anniversary.

Explore 20 years of design impact you experience everyday at 𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣. Opens 18 Sep at the National Museum of Singapore. Save the date!
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The President*s Design Award is Singapore’s highest honour for designers and designs across all disciplines. It recognises the achievements of those who have made a difference to the lives of Singaporeans and the global community through excellent design. The P*DA is jointly administered by the DesignSingapore Council and the Urban Redevelopment Authority. 𝘗*𝘋𝘈20: 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 is supported by the National Museum of Singapore. Visit pda.designsingapore.org for more info.

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📷 1: Photo by Ivan Loh, pigscanfly photography
📷 2–7: Image courtesy of ARC Studio Architecture + Urbanism Pte Ltd

10/09/2026

Only two weeks remain before 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 closes at ArtScience Museum! Come take a final look at how local designers are experimenting with ideas, technologies, materials and systems to imagine new possibilities for everyday life.

Tag someone who has not visited yet in the comments, and go experience the showcase together!

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴
🗓️24 Jul - 20 Sep 2026
🕚9am - 6pm daily
📍ArtScience Museum, Basement 2 Circulation
🎟️Free admission

Visit bit.ly/dsgprototypeislandsg to learn more.

Photos courtesy of ArtScience Museum

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Following its award-winning debut at Milan Design Week 2026, 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 curated by Hunn Wai and Eian Siew returns to Singapore, bringing together transdisciplinary designers to holistically examine what it means for a country to treat itself as a living prototype.

09/09/2026

Why does the showcase unfold in shades of blue? And why are the landscapes deliberately unfinished?

Every design decision reflects a larger question about Singapore as a place constantly being tested, refined and reimagined.

Step into 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, and come see what is taking shape.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴
🗓️24 Jul - 20 Sep 2026
🕚9am - 6pm daily
📍ArtScience Museum, Basement 2 Circulation
🎟️Free admission

Visit bit.ly/dsgprototypeislandsg to learn more.

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Photos by Eian Siew.

Following its award-winning debut at Milan Design Week 2026, 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 curated by Hunn Wai and Eian Siew returns to Singapore, bringing together transdisciplinary designers to holistically examine what it means for a country to treat itself as a living prototype.

09/09/2026

What happens when 3D printing meets the traditional craft of lacquer threading?

Rafiq Mohamad, Brand and Cultural Strategist at Feral, takes note of the humanity, vulnerability, and cultural depth woven through Prototype Island Homecoming.

Come experience the craftsmanship up close, where a centuries-old technique meets innovative design.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴
🗓️24 Jul - 20 Sep 2026
🕚9am - 6pm daily
📍ArtScience Museum, Basement 2 Circulation
🎟️Free admission

Visit bit.ly/dsgprototypeislandsg to learn more.

Photos by Zi En Chong.

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Following its award-winning debut at Milan Design Week 2026, 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 curated by Hunn Wai and Eian Siew returns to Singapore, bringing together transdisciplinary designers to holistically examine what it means for a country to treat itself as a living prototype.

09/09/2026

Olivia Lee, Founder, OLIVIA LEE Studio (OLIVIA LEE), is inspired and emboldened by the new generation of designers and sees the assertion of their ideas, values and ambitions as a mark of confidence.

Experience the future of the design industry at Prototype Island Homecoming.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴
🗓️24 Jul - 20 Sep 2026
🕚9am - 6pm daily
📍ArtScience Museum, Basement 2 Circulation
🎟️Free admission

Visit bit.ly/dsgprototypeislandsg to learn more.

Photos by Zi En Chong.

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Following its award-winning debut at Milan Design Week 2026, 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 curated by Hunn Wai and Eian Siew returns to Singapore, bringing together transdisciplinary designers to holistically examine what it means for a country to treat itself as a living prototype.

08/09/2026

Proof that design can change how we experience stories—starting with a 3D-printed tactile picture book.

Tracy Joy Phillips (Tracy Phillips), Creative Director, PPURPOSE (PPURPOSE) says that the showcase features a diversity of creatives and solutions for the variety of challenges we face as a society.

Come explore these prototypes and their real-world applications for yourself!

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴
🗓️24 Jul - 20 Sep 2026
🕚9am - 6pm daily
📍ArtScience Museum, Basement 2 Circulation
🎟️Free admission

Visit bit.ly/dsgprototypeislandsg to learn more.

Photos by Zi En Chong.

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Following its award-winning debut at Milan Design Week 2026, 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 curated by Hunn Wai and Eian Siew returns to Singapore, bringing together transdisciplinary designers to holistically examine what it means for a country to treat itself as a living prototype.

04/09/2026

Airports can often be one of the biggest pain points of any journey, but have you ever noticed how fast and hassle-free travelling through Singapore Changi Airport can be? This seamless experience, especially at T4, is no accident.

Every touchpoint in T4 was carefully considered, from a kerb-less entrance and automated kiosks for check-in and bag-drop to a security screening turned into a vibrant encounter with a 70-metre-wide LED screen alive with animation and music. Once you breeze through, you can spend time exploring the heritage zone, public artworks and shops.

Most airports make you choose between efficiency and comfort. T4 elevates both experiences through intuitive design. For that, it was named Design of the Year at the President*s Design Award in 2018.

T4 is one of 130 Designs and 47 Designers of the Year we’re bringing together for the award’s 20th anniversary. Explore 20 years of design impact you experience everyday at 𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣. Opens 18 Sep at the National Museum of Singapore. Save the date!

(Images courtesy of Changi Airport Group)
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The President*s Design Award is Singapore’s highest honour for designers and designs across all disciplines. It recognises the achievements of those who have made a difference to the lives of Singaporeans and the global community through excellent design. The P*DA is jointly administered by the DesignSingapore Council and the Urban Redevelopment Authority. 𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 is supported by the National Museum of Singapore. Visit pda.designsingapore.org for more info.

28/08/2026

The most powerful motor ever made for a home appliance spins faster than a Formula 1 engine, and you've probably used one without realising it.

The Dyson Digital Motor powers many of the brand's appliances, and it was the team in Singapore which took the prototype to mass production, at a precision few could match. For that, it was named Design of the Year at the President*s Design Award in 2011, Singapore's highest design honour.

While Dyson’s motors have continued to evolve, the Dyson Digital Motor marked a defining chapter in that journey. It helped establish Singapore as a key hub for advanced engineering and manufacturing, paving the way for the innovations that followed.

It's one of 130 Designs and 47 Designers of the Year we're bringing together for the award's 20th anniversary. Explore 20 years of design impact you experience everyday at 𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣. Opens 18 Sep at the National Museum of Singapore. Save the date!

(Images courtesy of Dyson)
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The President*s Design Award is Singapore’s highest honour for designers and designs across all disciplines. It recognises the achievements of those who have made a difference to the lives of Singaporeans and the global community through excellent design. The P*DA is jointly administered by the DesignSingapore Council and the Urban Redevelopment Authority. 𝘗*𝘋𝘈20: 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 is supported by the National Museum of Singapore. Visit pda.designsingapore.org for more info.

09/08/2026

61 years of going beyond. And we’re just getting started. 🇸🇬

This National Day, we celebrate not just how far Singapore has come, but how far we dare to go.

That spirit is at the heart of the DESIGN 2035 Masterplan, a national roadmap born from the collective imagination of our design community, businesses, and everyday Singaporeans. By coming together to challenge, innovate, and create, we can ensure Singapore remains liveable, loveable, and truly limitless.

Thank you to all our partners, creators, and community members who helped pave the way. The journey continues. Explore the full Masterplan framework and find your place in it: dsg.sg/design2035

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