Bookmark this guide to the most creative stuff to check out at Singapore Design Week 2017

Singapore Design Week 2017

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Let’s admit it: Design surrounds us in our everyday lives, but is often far removed from our consciousness; something we take for granted. So it’s time to explore this concept at Singapore Design Week 2017 and #getinspired. Without further ado, let’s March on!

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1. Frontliners in Action: Architects and the People Create a Better Living Environment

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This feature exhibition highlights the social consciousness and combined creativity of our dedicated “frontliners” – architects and the people who give their heart and soul to creating a better living environment in Singapore. It’s important not to forget the role the people play in the co-creation process, which helps the architects translate their creativity into purposeful infrastructure that’s responsive and useful.

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READ MORE: Here are the inspiring Harper's Bazaar Art Prize 2016 winners and Find your inner zen with yoga by the bay.

 

1. Frontliners in Action: Architects and the People Create a Better Living Environment

3/11

The exhibition, which was Singapore’s showpiece at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2016, comprises three segments: Space to Imagine, Room for Everyone; Living Shelter and Limit/Limitless. Space to Imagine, in particular, is an intriguing installation of photos placed in dangling blocks of glass, giving a surreal vibe.

March 3 - April 8, 2017

9am - 9pm

National Design Centre

 

Photo: Vincent Tan

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2. Film screening: The Art of Recovery

4/11

Catch the Singapore premiere of The Art of Recovery, an inspiring documentary about post-quake Christchurch, New Zealand, and stories of the residents’ efforts in rebuilding the city they love. There’s also a pre-screening talk where Prasoon Kumar, co-founder and CEO of billionBricks will share the initiatives of his not-for-profit design and innovation studio.

March 9, 2017

7.30pm - 9.30pm

National Design Centre

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3. SingaPlural 2017

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In case you were wondering about the name, “SingaPlural” is a combination of “Singular” and “Plural”, and was conceived from the need to create a common platform to bridge designers with the industry. Themed Stories – A New Perspective, the anchor event of Singapore Design Week 2017 aims to give us a glimpse into the creative minds of designers while offering us a visual treat as we journey through various narratives and eye-catching displays, including one by fashion brand Uniqlo.

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READ MORE: Here are the inspiring Harper's Bazaar Art Prize 2016 winners and Find your inner zen with yoga by the bay.

3. SingaPlural 2017

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You can also look forward to Pop-up, a curated retail space that supports Singapore brands by encouraging collaborations with local designers, such as CATCH x Lucinda Law, with limited edition prints celebrating the idea of being at home and at ease.

March 7 - March 12, 2017

11am - 10pm

F1 Pit Building

 

Photo: DesignSingapore Council/ Singapore Design Week

READ MORE: Here are the inspiring Harper's Bazaar Art Prize 2016 winners and Find your inner zen with yoga by the bay.

4. Design Trails: Design Day Out in the City

7/11

Here’s your chance to get up close and personal with the creative community through intimate talks, interactive demos and behind-the-scenes showcases.

Photo: Chong Wen Ge

READ MORE: Here are the inspiring Harper's Bazaar Art Prize 2016 winners and Find your inner zen with yoga by the bay.

4. Design Trails: Design Day Out in the City

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The journey will start at at the National Design Centre, going on to innovative offices like Collision 8, a co-working space at North Bridge Road, and the Airbnb office in Tanjong Pagar. Other landmarks include Oasia Hotel Downtown and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre.

March 11 - March 12, 2017

11am - 6pm

National Design Centre and various locations

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Photo: Oasia Hotel Downtown

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5. Designers Talk Series 2

9/11

Cat lovers, this one’s for you... Hear all about the journeys of four designers in designing furniture for cats and humans in our urban compact living spaces – in The Company of Cats (and yup, in the company of their 10 adorable resident kitties!).

Photo: DesignSingapore Council/ Singapore Design Week

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5. Designers Talk Series 2

10/11

What a timely reminder that design doesn’t just revolve around us humans, and we should never leave out our furry buddies.  

March 9, 2017

7pm - 8pm

The Company of Cats

https://new.designsingapore.org/sdw/modules/event/2017/designers-talk-series-2

 

Photo: The Company of Cats/ Facebook

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6. Smart Cities 2.0 Beyond Technology

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If we had to think of what a smart city is, we’d most likely imagine driverless cars whizzing through streets, bike sharing schemes and talking fridges. It’s all about a future where lives are made easier and more productive thanks to technology. But it’s easy to forget that the definition of a smart city varies around the world. This lecture, which talks about different case studies around the globe, sounds like a great opportunity to start thinking about whether such environments really enhance our daily lives.

March 10, 2017

7pm - 8pm

National Design Centre

https://new.designsingapore.org/sdw/modules/event/2017/smart-cities-beyond-technology

 

Photo: DesignSingapore Council/ Singapore Design Week

READ MORE: Here are the inspiring Harper's Bazaar Art Prize 2016 winners and Find your inner zen with yoga by the bay.