Singapore imagines new ways of living at Milan Design Week with the opening of Prototype Island

Singapore imagines new ways of living at Milan Design Week with the opening of Prototype Island

15 curated works showcase the nation’s distinctive design approach, exploring innovative responses to pressing global challenges across living and world-making

April 20, 2026
Singapore imagines new ways of living with Prototype Island

Singapore imagines new ways of living with Prototype Island

15 curated works for Milan Design Week 2026 will showcase the nation’s distinctive design approach, exploring innovative responses to pressing global challenges across living and world-making

March 24, 2026

Prototype Island: Singapore unveils a living laboratory of innovation at Milan Design Week 2026

Prototype Island: Singapore unveils a living laboratory of innovation at Milan Design Week 2026

Celebrating Singapore’s bold ideas for world-building, the exhibition will explore new visions for thinking, living and designing global futures

February 24, 2026

Singapore Design Week 2025 celebrates six decades of the nation's creativity, design and innovation

Singapore Design Week 2025 celebrates six decades of the nation's creativity, design and innovation

Marking Singapore's 60th anniversary, the festival kicks off with four vibrant Design Districts, an expanded EMERGE @ FIND showcase, and exciting new collaborations at the ArtScience Museum, Singapore River Festival, and Jalan Besar.

September 11, 2025

Singapore Design Week 2025 takes on the future with thought-provoking design solutions for tomorrow 

Singapore Design Week 2025 takes on the future with thought-provoking design solutions for tomorrow 

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August 28, 2025

From independence to innovation – Singapore celebrates 60 years of design with Future Impact 3: DESIGN NATION

From independence to innovation – Singapore celebrates 60 years of design with Future Impact 3: DESIGN NATION

14 of Singapore’s most forward-looking designers, design studios, and rising talents address contemporary societal needs in a three-part showcase that captures the city-state’s vision for innovative design 

March 20, 2025

Singapore marks 60 years of independence with Future Impact 3: DESIGN NATION at Milan Design Week

Singapore marks 60 years of independence with Future Impact 3: DESIGN NATION at Milan Design Week

The past, present and future of Singapore design will be explored in an expanded showcase across three exhibitions, highlighting the role of design to elevate everyday lives and address urgent societal issues

March 17, 2025

Singapore Design Week 2024 drew over 190,000 visitors to discover the transformative power of design in the everyday

Singapore Design Week 2024 drew over 190,000 visitors to discover the transformative power of design in the everyday

Annual design festival demonstrated the impact of good design and inspired collaboration across diverse communities, paving the way for next year's theme “Nation by Design”.

October 24, 2024

“These Precious Things”: Southeast Asian designers interpret the value of design through original works at EMERGE @ FIND 2024

“These Precious Things”: Southeast Asian designers interpret the value of design through original works at EMERGE @ FIND 2024

The third edition of the showcase adds debut talents and recent graduates alongside the region’s seasoned designers

August 27, 2024

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About DesignSingapore Council

The DesignSingapore Council was established in 2003 to help develop the nation’s design sector. This follows from the Singapore’s Economic Review Committee report, which identified the creative industry as one of the three new sectors (including education and healthcare) for economic growth. Developing the design sector can help to enhance Singapore’s value proposition; as well as contribute to the country’s economic growth and social progress.

The vision of the DesignSingapore Council is for Singapore to be an innovation-driven economy and a loveable city through design by 2025. As the national agency for design, the Council’s 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. Our work focuses on three areas. 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 homeground; and making emotional connections with people across the world.

Singapore was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Design in December 2015. This designation supports the development of a creative culture and eco-system in Singapore that fully integrates design and creativity into everyday life. It is also an opportunity for Singapore to collaborate internationally with the cities of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). The City of Design Office is sited within the DesignSingapore Council to coordinate and implement programmes that contributes towards the UCCN mission.