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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.

29/10/2026

What might the next 20 years look like for Singapore?

Some clues can already be found around us – in the buildings we live in, and the way we share our city with nature.

Think old shophouses given a new lease of life, everyday waste turned into something useful, and greener spaces that help our city adapt to the changing climate. These are just some of the ways design is shaping a future that works better for people and the planet.

And it’s not just about what’s new. Sometimes, it’s about seeing what we already have in a different light, or imagining what could be possible.

Swipe through for a glimpse of how Singapore’s designers are thinking about the future and the possibilities they’re bringing to life.

With just a few days left, catch all 177 Designs and Designers of the Year recognised over the past 20 years of the President*s Design Award at 𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 before it closes this Sunday. Admission is free!

𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣
🗓️ 18 September – 1 November 2026
📍 National Museum of Singapore, Stamford Gallery
🕚 Open daily from 10am to 7pm (Last admission at 6.30pm)
🎟️ Free admission for all

Find out more at pda.designsingapore.org
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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.

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📷 1: Image courtesy of Bjarke Ingels Group. Photo by Finbarr Fallon.
📷 2: Image courtesy of WOHA Architects. Photo by Patrick Bingham-Hall.
📷 3, 4: Images courtesy of Kinetic Singapore.
📷 5: Photo by Ivan Loh.
📷 6: Image courtesy of Henning Larsen. Photo by Finbarr Fallon.
📷 7, 8, 9: Images courtesy of WOHA Architects.
📷 10: Image courtesy of Gabriel Tan Studio. Photo by Paula Holtheuer.
📷 11: Image courtesy of Gabriel Tan Studio.
📷 12, 13, 14: Images courtesy of Mandai Wildlife Group and RSP Architects Planners & Engineers.
📷 15: Image courtesy of Formwerkz Architects. Photo by Nabil Nazri.
📷 16: Image courtesy of Formwerkz Architects.

27/10/2026

Nature is a design inspiration in Singapore.

At Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, designers drew on how natural rivers work to combine water management, ecology and recreation. Henderson Waves’ flowing form echoes the rolling terrain of the Southern Ridges, with pylons kept to a minimum to protect the trees below. At Jurong Eco-Garden, existing habitats and natural terrain guided the design, and a densely planted wildlife corridor gives animals cover while business park workers get a green escape.

Together, these projects show how design can work with nature, protecting ecosystems while giving us more ways to enjoy the outdoors.

Swipe to see how these President*s Design Award recipients work with nature, and discover more award-winning designs at 𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣, at the National Museum of Singapore until 1 November. Admission is free!

𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣
🗓️ 18 September – 1 November 2026
📍 National Museum of Singapore, Stamford Gallery
🕚 Open daily from 10am to 7pm (Last admission at 6.30pm)
🎟️ Free admission for all

Find out more at pda.designsingapore.org
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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.

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📷 1: Image courtesy of Henning Larsen.
📷 2, 6: Images courtesy of Henning Larsen. Photos by Shiang Han Lim.
📷 3, 7: Images courtesy of Atelier Dreiseitl Asia Pte Ltd (now known as Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl).
📷 4, 5: Images courtesy of RSP Architects Planners & Engineers. Photos by IJP Corporation Ltd, United Kingdom.

21/10/2026

How can we help the people we love, live well, stay independent and feel connected regardless of their age or abilities?

Sometimes, the answer lies in thoughtful design: a book of home hacks for dementia care, a void deck social kitchen that brings neighbours together, a former vocational institute reimagined as an inclusive space for everyone, and even a lion dance redesigned so seniors can perform and bond over it.

Because design isn’t just about the things we see. It is also about how we apply it to care for one another, and grow a more inclusive society where everyone can live with dignity and purpose.

Tap to discover five President*s Design Award recipients making everyday life better for seniors, caregivers and people of all abilities.

Explore more award-winning designs at 𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣, now on at the National Museum of Singapore. Admission is free!

𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣
🗓️ 18 September – 1 November 2026
📍 National Museum of Singapore, Stamford Gallery
🕚 Open daily from 10am to 7pm (Last admission at 6.30pm)
🎟️ Free admission for all

Find out more at pda.designsingapore.org.
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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.

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📷 1, 6, 7: Images courtesy of NextOfKin Creatives.
📷 2, 3: Images courtesy of DP Architects.
📷 4: Image courtesy of WOHA Architects. Photo by Edward Hendricks.
📷 5, 11: Images courtesy of WOHA Architects. Photos by Patrick Bingham-Hall.
📷 8, 9: Images courtesy of Lekker Architects. Photos by KHOOGJ.
📷 10: Image courtesy of WOHA Architects. Photo by Darren Soh.

21/10/2026

Think you have what it takes? 👀
5 stops. 5 challenges. One shot at the top.

🚨 For one day only, grab a teammate, navigate the North East Line, and put your problem-solving skills to the test as you take on the New Everyday Life, By Design (NELBD) Quest and discover how design shapes our everyday.

🏆 There are prizes worth chasing, including up to $2,000 in Grab Vouchers + Sony Headphones per teammate!
Ready to take on the challenge? Sign up for the NELBD Quest now at the link in bio. 🔗

New Everyday Life, By Design
📅 14 Nov – 6 Dec 2026, open daily
📍17 MRT stations along the North East Line

More info at dsg.sg/nelbd
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New Everyday Life, By Design (NELBD) is an activation presented by the DesignSingapore Council and produced by FARM. Spanning 17 MRT stations across the North East Line, it explores how design shapes the things we use, the spaces we share, and the systems that keep our city running seamlessly, through stories and experiences along the way.

18/10/2026

Relive the highlights of the official opening of 𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 at the National Museum of Singapore.

With President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Energy, Trade & Industry Gan Siow Huang 颜晓芳, and Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi, joining the occasion, it was a special moment for the design community, marking two decades of ideas that have challenged conventions, turned constraints into possibilities and changed the way we live, learn, work and play.

Having all 130 Designs of the Year and 47 Designers of the Year in one exhibition was a reminder of how far Singapore design has come, and how it continues to move our nation forward.

Catch P*DA20 before it closes on 1 November. Admission is free!

𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣
🗓️ 18 September – 1 November 2026
📍 National Museum of Singapore, Stamford Gallery
🕚 Open daily from 10am to 7pm (Last admission at 6.30pm)
🎟️ Free admission for all

Find out more at pda.designsingapore.org
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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.

16/10/2026

Less than three weeks left to experience 𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣, celebrating the imagination, ingenuity and ambition of our design community.

Explore an atlas of Singapore design via a 27.5 sqm interactive LED installation, then go behind the scenes with insights from the recipients, original sketches and prototypes, some never shown publicly before.

Spot architectural models of familiar landmarks, products you may already use, and a batik-inspired coat by Andrew Gn, the first Singaporean to show consistently at Paris Fashion Week. Every exhibit reveals the story and intent of its designers.

Don’t miss your chance to catch the best of Singapore design over the last two decades. Plan your visit to P*DA20 today!

𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣
🗓️ 18 September – 1 November 2026
📍 National Museum of Singapore, Stamford Gallery
🕚 Open daily from 10am to 7pm (Last admission at 6.30pm)
🎟️ Free admission for all

Find out more at pda.designsingapore.org
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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.

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📷 1–3, 5: Exhibition views and visitors at 𝘗*𝘋𝘈20: 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯. Photos by Penoramic Publishing.
📷 4: Installation view of a batik-inspired coat by Andrew Gn (Designer of the Year 2007). Photo by Soong Li-Shya.
📷 6: Detail view of sketches for CapitaSpring (Design of the Year 2023). Photo by Penoramic Publishing.
📷 7: Detail view of architectural model of Wisma Atria. Photo by Penoramic Publishing.

12/10/2026

The places we love don’t happen by chance.

From Esplanade’s “durian” roofs to Jewel Changi Airport's spectacular waterfall and Gardens by the Bay’s futuristic Supertrees, some of Singapore’s most recognisable landmarks have become part of our collective identity. But beyond their striking appearances are thoughtful design and solutions responding to our tropical climate, bringing people closer to nature, creating memorable experiences and giving historic places new life.

Each is a recipient of the President*s Design Award, Singapore’s highest design honour. Discover the ideas, people and stories behind these familiar places, and see them in a new light at 𝘗*𝘋𝘈20: 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯.

𝙋*𝘿𝘼20: 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣
🗓️ 18 September – 1 November 2026
📍 National Museum of Singapore, Stamford Gallery
🕚 Open daily from 10am to 7pm (Last admission at 6.30pm)
🎟️ Free admission for all

Find out more at pda.designsingapore.org.
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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.

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📷 1, 5: Photos by Timothy Hursley.
📷 2, 3: Images courtesy of DP Architects.
📷 4: Photo by Jino Lee. Image courtesy of Changi Airport Group.
📷 6, 7: Images courtesy of Gardens by the Bay.
📷 8, 9: Images courtesy of CPG Consultants.
📷 10, 11: Images courtesy of Architects 61.

08/10/2026

A global award win is a massive milestone, and these local studios are showing the world what Singapore design is capable of.

We’re proud to celebrate the recipients of Dsg’s newly launched programme, the International Design Awards Scheme (IDEAS): Piper Labs, Kinetic Singapore, and FACTORY.

Between elevating everyday household items, crafting immersive exhibitions, and building poetic visual systems, their winning projects across Red Dot, D&AD, and iF Design awards showcase the breadth and depth of our design ecosystem.

Swipe to read the stories behind the works and stay tuned for more.

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Launched under the Design 2035 Masterplan, the International Design Awards Scheme (IDEAS) seeks to bring Singapore’s design capabilities onto the world stage by amplifying award-winning projects. It supports eligible individuals and organisations by defraying award-related costs and extending the visibility of their work, translating international recognition into new opportunities. Visit dsg.sg/IDEAS for more information and how to apply.

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