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DesignSingapore Scholars Wu Huei Siang and Justin Tan Wei Yang may be as different as the fields of design they come from, but they share common traits and objectives – they are game-changers who are further developing Singapore’s design sector.…

Despite his towering 1.92-metre frame, Shawn Ng struggled to stand out in primary and secondary school. But it all changed when “that very tall guy” entered Temasek Polytechnic to study industrial design. What the artistically inclined Shawn thought was a practical career…

After obtaining a diploma in facilities management, Chew Jia Ying applied to study industrial design—despite knowing nothing about it. The switch in disciplines opened her eyes to how design works across different domains. And now she is an advocate for…

Sheryl Teng is our DesignSingapore Scholar 2021. She will be pursuing the Master of Arts in Textiles, Royal College of Art in London, United Kingdom. A bright and promising talent, she has been an active contributor to Singapore’s design scene…

Wendy Chua is our DesignSingapore Scholar 2021. She will be embarking on an adventure overseas as she pursues the Master of Arts in Open Design at the Humboldt University of Berlin and University of Buenos Aires. Not just an accomplished…

Meet Eugene Tan, the DesignSingapore Scholar 2021. He will be pursuing the Master of Architecture at the National University of Singapore, having graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Architecture from the University College London two years ago. And he is…

In this interview with the DesignSingapore Council, Gabriel Tan, who is passionate about reviving and preserving traditional crafts, explains why he moved to Portugal in August 2020 and how he has coped with the challenges brought about by the global…

Find out how she made the switch from banking to a design role in a start-up with the help of the prize. Text: Low Shi Ping After working non-stop for seven years, Kelly Koh decided to quit her job as…