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DesignSingapore scholar Ms Lim Si Ping, 27, will pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology at Parsons The New School for Design. Here, she speaks about an exhibition project that expresses her belief: the power of empathy…

Ms Jureeporn Thaidumrong is one of Asia’s most respected figures in advertising. She began her career as in-house copywriter at a department store, and progressed to work in the Bangkok office of a string of global advertising agencies, during which…

Retail, recreation, hospitality and F&B – Norihiko Shinya, interior designer and vice-president of Japanese interior design firm Super Potato, has had a hand in casting their spaces and the experiences within them. He uses rich materials and complex compositions to make…

Tim Kobe is founder and CEO of Eight Inc, a branding and design company, with projects in residential and commercial spaces; products and communications. His claim to fame is having conceptualised the original Apple stores, a dream assignment that brought him…

Mario Bellini is one of Italy’s heavy-weight, internationally-renowned designers. His impressive repertoire – spanning architecture, urban design, industrial design and furniture – is built from the early-60s. He received eight Compasso d’Oro industrial design awards, the Medaglia d’Oro architecture award, and…

Practitioner-turned-advocate Freeman Lau has “design” coursing through his veins. The 30-year veteran of the industry has successfully melded in a marvellous way, the arts, culture and design with business acumen.  This winning combination is elusive to many. Mr Lau is…

Colin McDowell is an esteemed fashion commentator with an illustrious writing career spanning over 30 years. He was a jury member of the President’s Design Award 2008–2010. On his visit to Singapore in May as creative director of the Audi Fashion Festival,…