FIND – Design Fair Asia 2025, a key event of the Singapore Design Week, returns 11 – 13 September 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre as the region’s premier platform for design, with a growing international footprint. At the heart of this year’s edition is a dynamic lineup of national pavilions, each offering a window into their countries’ evolving design narratives. From Europe to Southeast Asia, the pavilions reflect both the diversity and shared values shaping global design today. Italy, a cornerstone of FIND since its inception, will be showcasing many of its leading furniture and interior brands. Joining them are country pavilions Singapore, Thailand, Czech Republic, Indonesia, as well as country collectives France, Hong Kong and Taiwan each bringing distinct cultural perspectives and craftsmanship to the fore. Altogether, the pavilions reinforce FIND’s role as a vital meeting point — not just for commerce, but for cultural exchange and design diplomacy.

Pre-register by September 10^th, 2025, for complimentary access to this must-attend industry event!

Amid rising global trade tensions, shifting supply chains, and persistent tariff uncertainties, furniture and design brands are accelerating their pivot toward Asia. This is particularly so in ASEAN — a resilient and high-growth region with a population of over 680 million. Vietnam alone has emerged as the world’s second-largest furniture exporter, with annual exports exceeding USD 10 billion, a shift partly fuelled by US-China trade realignment. With the ASEAN furniture market projected to grow at over 5% CAGR through 2029, the region offers not just cost efficiencies and favourable trade policies, but a booming domestic demand driven by urbanisation and a rising middle class. Together, these factors position Southeast Asia as a vital engine for global design and furniture expansion.

Meanwhile, luxury developments such as Park Nova in Singapore and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok are driving a rise in premium interiors. 

One of the clearest indicators of growth is ASEAN’s booming hospitality sector, which is reshaping the furniture landscape. In December 2024, Hilton announced its footprint in Asia Pacific had surpassed 1,000 trading hotels – up from 761 the previous year and well ahead of its 2025 target. Accor has also signed 27 new hotel projects, totalling over 8,100 keys, across key ASEAN markets including Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Indonesia and Thailand have also experienced a surge of luxury villas, resorts, and serviced apartments in Bali and Phuket. 

As luxury resorts and boutique hotels multiply, demand is surging for durable, design-led, and sustainable furniture. This presents a golden opportunity for furniture brands – especially those offering bespoke craftsmanship and eco-conscious materials – to become the furnishing partners of choice in ASEAN’s fast-growing hospitality ecosystem.

Italian Pavilion

Supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ITA – Italian Trade Agency, the Italian Pavilion returns to FIND – Design Fair Asia 2025 with a strong lineup of companies that reflect Italy’s reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and contemporary living. Among the highlights are refined outdoor furniture collections that combine sustainability with timeless aesthetics. Modular kitchen systems on display illustrate the evolution of Italian kitchen design in modern homes. Premium game tables showcase a fusion of playful design and exceptional manufacturing, while innovative sleep systems focus on ergonomics and wellness. Completing the selection are surface materials rooted in Italy’s stoneworking tradition, offering solutions that are both architectural and expressive.

Czech Republic Pavilion

The Czech Republic Pavilion, presented by the Czech Trade Promotion Agency/ CzechTrade and supported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, returns to FIND – Design Fair Asia with a selection of design-driven brands that reflect the country’s heritage of craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless aesthetics.

This year’s pavilion design, curated by the Design Center CzechTrade, highlights exceptional Czech talent in bathroom solutions, furniture, lighting, glass, and artisanal craft. Among the leading names is RAVAK, showcasing innovative bathroom solutions that merge functionality with contemporary design. MMCITÉ brings award-winning urban furniture concepts that shape public spaces worldwide, while HUNAT and Sans Souci Lighting present the finest in Czech lighting design, blending traditional glassmaking with modern technologies.

Pačinek Glass offers a distinctive perspective on contemporary glass-making artistry, where deep-rooted tradition meets bold, modern expression. Halama Glass contributes refined decorative pieces reflecting timeless elegance. Signati introduces handcrafted wooden pens rooted in Czech woodworking, while Comenivs offers luxury pens made from precious metals and stones. Artisème presents a curated collection of Czech crystal, handmade glassware, and porcelain that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Also, not forgetting Petrof – Europe’s largest manufacturer of acoustic grand and upright pianos, renowned for its rich, romantic sound and 160-year legacy of Czech craftsmanship.

Prior to FIND, they have organised a glass sculpture workshop involving Jiri Pacinek & Guangjun Kung and their collaboration with TOMBALEK that will be conducted at Embassy of the Czech Republic in Singapore. During FIND, guests can also look forward to the unveiling of a handcrafted glass sculpture as well as a pianist performing on a Petrof piano. Additionally, the jointly-handcrafted glass sculpture will be unveiled at FIND – Global Summit. Together, these exhibitors embody the essence of Czech design – where heritage, artistry, and innovation intersect.

Indonesia Pavilion

The Indonesia Pavilion presents the “Embracing the Earth Society” concept, weaving together sustainability, local craftsmanship, and community values into a bold, contemporary vision. This ethos comes to life through a curated presentation of innovative materials and forward-looking brands that define Indonesia’s evolving creative identity. From Cellux’s exploration of eco-conscious materials to Cita Tenun Indonesia’s preservation of traditional weaving in modern contexts, each showcase speaks to Indonesia’s commitment to heritage and innovation. Also contributing to the pavilion’s dynamic presence are ICAD (Indonesia Contemporary Art and Design), highlighting the intersection of art and design in Indonesian culture, and the Jakarta Provincial Government Agency for Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises (DPPKUKM), spotlighting community-driven enterprises that are shaping the country’s design future.

Singapore Pavilion

The Singapore Pavilion offers a multifaceted look at the nation’s design strengths across sustainability, smart living, and material innovation. Among the featured brands is Grobrix, whose modular vertical farming systems bring wellness and food production into everyday spaces through design-led functionality. Divine Creations Collective showcases the creative energy of Singapore’s emerging design scene, highlighting thoughtful works that bridge craft and contemporary living. Geberit South East Asia, a regional leader in advanced bathroom solutions, reflects Singapore’s position as a hub for innovation and infrastructure. They will host a Showroom Discovery session on 12 September 2025 and interested buyers may register here.

Cocoon Outdoor presents refined outdoor furniture tailored for tropical living, combining style with resilience, while Simply Wood contributes a material-focused perspective through its emphasis on quality timber and responsible sourcing. Arte Interior Furnishings will be showcasing its sophisticated range of wallcoverings and interior finishes, celebrated for their tactile innovation and contemporary appeal. Chee Geen Interior brings its expertise in customised upholstery and acoustic solutions, offering tailored approaches that combine functionality with fine craftsmanship. Novah will present its latest ergonomic seating and workspace systems, designed for comfort, adaptability, and sleek modernity. The Mill International introduces its newest flooring collections, featuring sustainable materials and forward-thinking designs for diverse interior environments. Cucina LUBE presents contemporary Italian kitchens that blend sleek design with everyday functionality and enduring craftsmanship. Completing the line up is
World of Woods showcases premium wood furniture and surfaces that celebrate natural textures, sustainable sourcing, and artisanal detail.

Diverse Pavilions, Unified Vision

FIND is set to welcome a broader international presence with France, Thailand, Hong and Taiwan making their debut and each bringing a distinct creative lens — from France’s emphasis on material refinement, design-led sustainability and timeless form, to Thailand, where innovation and heritage come together and sustainable design is crafted to elevate global living. These pavilions underscore FIND’s growing role as a global meeting point for design thought and expression.

Curated by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, and the Thai Trade Centre, Singapore, the pavilions brings together some 20 handpicked Thai brands, emerging designers, SMEs and artisans. Deesawat Industries, renowned for its eco-conscious outdoor collections and masterful woodcraft, leads the charge alongside Moonler Collection, which transforms solid teak into sculptural contemporary pieces rooted in Lanna heritage; Mother Goose blends timeless elegance with meticulous Thai craftsmanship. Rounding off the showcase is Able Interior Workshop, known for its refined interiors and bespoke wooden furniture that bridge tradition and modernity with quiet sophistication.

“The momentum gathering around the national pavilions at FIND – Design Fair Asia 2025 speaks volumes about the global design industry’s interest in ASEAN. From Europe to the region’s creative capitals, countries are choosing FIND as a platform to tell their design stories and forge new commercial connections,” said Carl Press, Event Director of FIND. “Whether it’s Italy’s continued leadership, the debut of new pavilions from France and Thailand, or the return of regional stalwarts like Indonesia, each presence contributes to a richer, more connected global design conversation – and underscores FIND’s role as a bridge between cultures, markets, and ideas.”

In addition, FIND – Global Summit returns in 2025 with its most expansive edition yet, convening leading voices from design, architecture, and business to explore how creativity can respond to urgent global challenges and shape more intelligent, inclusive, and impactful built environments. Across three days featuring over 60 speakers from 23 countries, the summit spans dozens of sessions of critical dialogue – from urban resilience and AI innovation to purposeful luxury and urban transformation. Building on the success of its 2024 edition, which attracted over 2600 attendees, the 2025 summit will take place from 11 to 13 September at FIND – Design Fair Asia, a key event of the Singapore Design Week, at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, affirming its role as a key platform for Asia’s design leadership community.

The summit brings together a distinguished lineup of global firms and visionary thinkers across the fields of product and interior design, architecture, and business such as Büro Ole Scheeren, Geberit, Gensler, HBA, Henning Larsen, Marriot International, Ramboll, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG), and Zaha Hadid Architects. From Tokyo to London, Prague to Bangkok, and Shanghai to Milan, the summit’s speaker community promises to be a catalyst for dialogue, innovation and meaningful cross-border collaboration.

“As organisers, we have to stay agile and ready to pivot alongside the industry – especially through dialogue and collaboration. Our aim is to spark creative exchanges with the ’25 edition of the Summit that extend far beyond the show and help move the industry forward,” says Carl Press, Event Director, FIND – Design Fair Asia

As the global design landscape evolves amid technological innovation, sustainability imperatives, and shifting economic currents, FIND – Global Summit 2025 takes on a sharper, more urgent tone. The programme is structured around three key pillars that will frame this year’s conversations. The Architectural Frontiers pillar delves into how Asia-Pacific is transforming the global architectural landscape through the integration of advanced technology, cultural heritage, and circular design principles. The Asia-Pacific Blueprint explores the region’s rise as a global epicentre of design, architecture, and refined creativity – distinguished by its masterful fusion of cultural depth and artisanal craftsmanship. The Transforming Spaces pillar underscores the region’s leadership in redefining luxury spaces and experiences, pioneering a harmonious fusion of traditional expertise with contemporary innovations, creating spaces we love.

Keynote Speakers

The first Keynote Speech on Day 1, titled Urban Transformation: Architecture as a Catalyst for Change, will be delivered by Simon Yu of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). He will share how the firm envisions urban transformation as a comprehensive strategy to revitalise city life, infrastructure, and landscapes. He will delve into ZHA’s approach to reintegrating fragmented urban fabrics by merging sustainable regeneration – through adaptable infrastructure, passive environmental strategies, and green spaces – with community activation that transforms underused areas into vibrant civic destinations. Drawing on landmark projects from the past decade, Simon will also offer insights into the studio’s ongoing research and evolving vision for the future of urbanism in the region.

Hossein Rezai-Jorabi of Ramboll presents his keynote speech titled One Past, Many Futures, Multiple Presents.  The greatest uncertainty in foresight isn’t what kind of future is desired, but what kind of present is required to reach it. Emerging ideas at the intersection of design, technology, environment, and cultural ethos within the built environment reveal new directions. From a futures perspective, the evolving role of design professionals addresses urgent ecological, political, and social challenges. Key questions around creativity, continuity, and system improvement come into focus, emphasising the resilience of both designed systems and nature. Scenario planning explores possible futures by considering paths such as continuing current trends, making significant changes, maintaining stability, or encountering breakdowns, demonstrating how design serves as a strategic tool for creating resilient presents and regenerative futures.

Keiji Ashizawa, who runs the eponymous Keiji Ashizawa Design, a Tokyo-based architecture and design firm, opens Day 2 of FIND – Global Summit with “Layering Volumes: A Holistic Approach to Space and Object”. Ashizawa explores the layered relationship between objects and spaces through his interdisciplinary work across architecture, interiors, and furniture design. His holistic approach weaves together elements – from large-scale architectural forms to the tactile intimacy of furniture – into unified, human-centered environments defined by a cohesive design language grounded in empathy, craftsmanship, and function.  

Mario Cucinella, founder of Mario Cucinella Architects is internationally acclaimed for his pioneering approach to sustainable architecture – merging environmental innovation with human-centric design. With landmark projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, he continues to shape the global dialogue on climate-conscious architecture. He joins FIND – Global Summit as a keynote speaker, bringing his visionary perspective to the forefront of design thought leadership in Asia.

Notable Leading Voices and Insights Sessions

In “Pragmatic Sustainability: High Density Transit-Oriented Development in Asia”, speakers Connie Wan of Büro Ole Scheeren, Angela Spathonis of Gensler and Shumin Zheng of SOM will weigh in on how high-density, transit-oriented development (TOD) offers a scalable strategy for sustainable urban growth, particularly in rapidly developing Asian cities. By integrating transport infrastructure with mixed-use urban form, TOD addresses key challenges in resilience, liveability, and resource efficiency. It emphasises implementable solutions that balance environmental goals with economic and social realities. Architects and planners are pivotal in bridging policy, development, and social impact – proving how design can enable more inclusive, future-ready cities.

Bernd Michael Schernau of Henning Larsen leads the session Beyond the Façade: Liveability Through Integration of Greenery into Buildings, exploring how integrating greenery into architecture is more than a visual gesture – it is a tested strategy for improving liveability, environmental performance, and urban resilience. In densely built cities across Asia and Southeast Asia, where space is constrained and climate pressures intensify, incorporating vegetation into façades, rooftops, and structural systems enhances thermal comfort, air quality, and biodiversity.  

Public Architecture: Designing for the Next Civic Era will feature Seah Chee Huang (DPA Architecture & Urban Planning), James Lu (Perkins & Will), and Yichen Lu (Studio Link-Arc) in a timely discussion on the future of civic spaces. As Singapore celebrates its 60th anniversary, it stands as a global benchmark for urban planning and inclusive design. Today, civic architecture is evolving beyond iconic forms toward buildings that prioritise wellbeing, access, and environmental responsibility. From libraries and schools to museums and stadiums, public spaces are being reimagined as vital infrastructure for resilience, care, and community connection in a rapidly changing world.

Designing with Intelligence: How AI Shapes Creativity and Reality brings together Carlos Bañon Blazquez (Formas.ai) and Frederico Ramos (Aedas) to explore how AI is reshaping design practice – from boosting creativity and efficiency to bridging digital concepts with built reality. As automation accelerates, the conversation turns to how designers can balance data-driven tools with human-centric values, ensuring that technology enhances rather than overrides the creative and ethical dimensions of architecture.

Michael Allenspach (Geberit), Henry Yew (Index Design), and Markus Cheng (ADDP Architects) explore how bathroom design is evolving from pure utility into a space for restoration and wellbeing. In From Utility to Sanctuary: Designing Bathrooms for Body and Mind, the session looks at how layout, lighting, tactile materials, and intuitive elements can shape environments that are both highly functional and emotionally uplifting.

Moderated by the Summit Content Chair Yoko Choy, Retail as Destination: Merging Culture, Community and Commerce features Ian Hendricks of Central Pattana and explores how retail in Asia is transcending shopping to become a platform for culture, community, and innovation. From hyper-localised experiences in Thailand to digitally integrated lifestyle hubs in China and design-forward spaces in Korea, the region is setting new standards for immersive, consumer-first environments. The discussion highlights how design thinking, architectural storytelling, and experiential strategies are shaping the next generation of retail – offering inspiration not only for Asia, but for a global industry reimagining the purpose of place.

Czech Design Identity: Continuity, Craft, and Contemporary Vision brings together Jiří Pačinek, Guangjun Kung, Radomil Doležal, and Michaela Froňková to discuss how Czech design blends heritage craftsmanship with modern aesthetics and sustainability. From renowned glassmaking and ceramics to furniture and public space solutions, the panel highlights how historical influences like Cubism and Art Nouveau remain present in contemporary work – making Czech design a globally recognised expression of national identity.

Guy Cooke of Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG) leads the conversation on Design to Perform: Aligning Creativity with Commercial Goals, highlighting how design can be both creative and commercially strategic. By grounding design in market insights and guest behaviour, this approach delivers adaptable, solutions-driven outcomes that enhance brand loyalty, improve user experience, and drive business performance.

As luxury design evolves across continents, opulence alone no longer defines excellence. Today’s discerning guests and residents are seeking more – spaces that speak to identity, purpose, and place. In this shifting landscape, design is called to do more than impress; it must engage, uplift, and connect. In Global Signatures: Where Opulence Meets Purposeful Design, Erin Juhl of EDG Hospitality Design + Branding and Aldwin Ong of CCD examine how hospitality and branded residences are being reimagined to reflect cultural nuance, environmental care, and emotional depth. The conversation will explore how luxury can serve as a platform for meaningful living – where social value, local narratives, and long-term impact are built into every detail.

Admission to the FIND-Global Summit at the FIND-Design Fair Asia is free. Pre-register for free before 10 September 2025. On-site, same day entry is available at S$39 per person to the B2B event.