SINGAPORE DESIGN FESTIVAL 2009

From 20 to 30 November 2009, design will once again take centrestage in Singapore. The third Singapore Design Festival will continue to be a meeting place for designers, design thought leaders and design clients of the world to establish how design can make a difference to improve lives and create possibilities for tomorrow.

Highlights of the 2009 Festival include:

ICSID WORLD DESIGN CONGRESS SINGAPORE 2009
9 Design2050 studios, 4 keynote speakers and Congress facilitators will come together in an engaging interactive forum to propose solutions to many of today’s critical issues and challenges.

INDEX: ‘DESIGN TO IMPROVE LIFE’ EXHIBITION
An inspiring exhibition that presents design in 5 categories - Body, Home, Work, Play and Community, to address concerns relevant to people of all ages from all walks of life.

PORTFOLIO SHOW FOR YOUNG DESIGNERS
A curated showcase of the best collection of portfolios by young Singaporean or Singapore-based designers across all design disciplines; reflecting the progression and ambitions of Singapore design.

Design2050

Design is constantly carrying us towards the future. As we surf the web from sleek mobile phone handsets or tap away at a computer while we’re out enjoying coffee, we forget how recent these innovations were. The simple truth is that good design integrates seamlessly with its surroundings.

What will be the next innovation to quietly revolutionise our lives? At the Singapore Design Festival 2009, that’s exactly the question we’re asking. If so much has changed recently, surely the possibilities for the future must be more varied, wide ranging and eclectic.

Join us and discover how design can improve our quality of life, change business paradigms or contribute to sustainable cities of tomorrow. The only limit to what we can explore is our mind.

Imagine buildings you could eat, or an electric scooter that fits in your bag. Innovation doesn’t come from those who say “It can’t be done.” The great leaps in design are made by those who have the courage to ask “Why not?”.