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This initiative helps designers and design enterprises in Singapore find their unique value proposition in designing for impact through research and experimentation, and a network of knowledge partners.
Practising designers with interest in:
There is a growing recognition of the role design can play in mitigating the world’s complex issues such as climate change, diversity, national identity and even an ageing population.
To stay relevant, designers will have to relook how, why and what they design; re-examine the materials, technology and processes they work with; and study the impact their works have on individuals, society and the environment.
Together with industry partners, the DesignSingapore Council will hold monthly engagement and sharing sessions to help designers develop their design impact projects through:
Seeking Knowledge Partners
The Good Design Research programme is also seeking knowledge partners in our efforts to equip designers with knowledge, skills, networks and resources. If you would like to be part of this initiative and are keen to engage with Singapore's design community email us at industry@designsingapore.org.
Examples of profiles that we’re looking for could include:
Design challenges to work on
Designers who are keen to work on impactful design projects but are not already addressing a problem statement can reference a list of challenge statements here. Interested designers and design enterprises are welcome to work on these challenge statements and submit a proposal with solutions in the GDR open call.
Develop your prototype with experts
If you’re ready to work on a design challenge but need a partner with technical capabilites, here are some partners with expertise in prototyping and manufacturing.
AIRLAB's AirTable
Company Name | Expertise | Contact |
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AIRLAB at SUTD |
AIRLAB is a multidisciplinary research laboratory focusing on architecture, science, arts, digital design, and manufacturing.
Download their brochure here: More info. |
air@sutd.edu.sg |
Events
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Coming Soon |
Coming Soon |
Additionally, we are looking to support exploratory projects in these areas:
Sponsorship Period
The DesignSingapore Council and a panel of independent design experts will select projects that could be supported with funding until the “proof of concept” stage, for a maximum period of 12 months.
Sponsorship Quantum
Dsg will sponsor up to 80% of the qualifying costs for activities essential to deliver the “proof of concept” over a maximum duration of 12 months, capped at S$40,000.
Projects will be assessed for:
Designers and design enterprises will be assessed for:
Eligibility critiera for funding support:
How to apply
The application for this round of the Good Design Research initiative has ended. Please stay tuned to our social media channels and eNewsletters to receive updates on the next Open Call in 2021.
If you would like to find out more about the projects we supported from the first open call, you can view the results here and find out more about each of the projects here in this series of stories.
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