By Design: An Interview with Professor Erwin Viray

Professor Erwin Viray has led one heck of a colourful life. Born in the Philippines, Professor Viray has been constantly going against the grain and out of his comfort zone to arrive at his current position, leading the Sustainability Initiatives in SUTD to address the university’s approach to environmental responsibility with the goal to minimize environmental impact. But even before that, Professor Viray has already … Continue reading By Design: An Interview with Professor Erwin Viray

Raising A Theatre: An Interview with Charcoalblue theatre consultants Amanda Brecknell and James Nowell

When you stop to think about it, the physical space of the theatre is a magical space. As an audience member, each time we step into a theatre venue, we are greeted with a surprise – the scene of a war-torn nation, a grandiose mansion interior, or a fantasy realm rife with otherworldly creatures. The ability for a single theatre to hold a multitude of … Continue reading Raising A Theatre: An Interview with Charcoalblue theatre consultants Amanda Brecknell and James Nowell

By Design: An Interview with DesignSingapore Council Executive Director Dawn Lim on Singapore Design Week

Design is everywhere around us. From the homes we live in to the clothes we wear, all these and more were made with deliberate thought that went into every decision. And as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong puts it: “Singapore is a nation by design. Nothing we have today is natural, or happened by itself. Somebody thought about it, made it happen.” And now more … Continue reading By Design: An Interview with DesignSingapore Council Executive Director Dawn Lim on Singapore Design Week

Design Wise: Park Yourself’ bags top prize for rejuvenating Paya Lebar Central

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development Indranee Rajah has announced the winning design ‘Park Yourself’ at the URA-REDAS SPARK Challenge1 award ceremony held at Marina Square today. A cash prize of $10,000 has also been awarded to the team behind ‘Park Yourself’. “The place to be happy is here” – reads a handwritten message on … Continue reading Design Wise: Park Yourself’ bags top prize for rejuvenating Paya Lebar Central

Whispers Auction boosts funds for Rolls-Royce’s House Charity

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has boosted its fundraising efforts on behalf of its House Charity for this year through a private auction held through Whispers, the marque’s exclusive private-members club, held between 20th to 23rd December. Participants used the Whispers app to place sealed bids for an original painting by emerging contemporary British artist Laurence M White, commissioned for the opening of Rolls-Royce’s flagship London premises … Continue reading Whispers Auction boosts funds for Rolls-Royce’s House Charity

Rolls-Royce Phantom Orchid: A bespoke automobile and symbol of hope

Rolls-Royce has always been an automobile brand associated with taste and luxury. But as the times change, so do brands, as they modernise and find new clients with unique tastes. For Rolls-Royce, who always puts the customer experience first, that comes in the form of bespoke, commissioned artworks integrated into their cars, resulting in unique, one-of-a-kind designs. A perfect example of what Rolls-Royce is capable … Continue reading Rolls-Royce Phantom Orchid: A bespoke automobile and symbol of hope

Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with Tatiana Gomez, Workplace Consultant with Herman Miller APAC

HONG KONG – Tatiana Gomez is a workplace strategist, creative designer and enthusiastic social entrepreneur with Herman Miller, one of the world’s most renowned office furniture companies. Having worked in Asia for the past 11 years, Tatiana is well-versed in the region’s needs, and has gained plenty of experience in fields such as design and consultancy for urban planning, workplace design, and more. We spoke to … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with Tatiana Gomez, Workplace Consultant with Herman Miller APAC

Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with Wes Ng, CEO and Co-Founder of CASETiFY

HONG KONG – In 2011, Wes Ng founded Casetagram, the first app to turn Instagram photos into phone cases. Since then however, the brand has evolved, rebranded as CASETiFY and now known as one of the world’s most popular phone case brands, offering custom designs and limited edition collaborations with the biggest global names. Today, CASETiFY is synonymous with special edition accessories, a creative incubator for … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with Wes Ng, CEO and Co-Founder of CASETiFY

Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with SK Lam, Founder of AllRightsReserved

  HONG KONG – A few years ago, you may or may not have seen the viral photos going around of a giant KAWS Companion floating about in the waters of Seoul, Taipei, Japan and Hong Kong. If you loved it, then you’ll love everything else conceptualised by AllRightsReserved (ARR), a Hong Kong-based creative studio. Founded by SK Lam, ARR’s aim is to seeks collaborators with different creative … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: An Interview with SK Lam, Founder of AllRightsReserved

2020 Golden Pin Design Award unveils full list of jury, including esteemed industrial designer Nathan Yong

The full list of jurors for the 2020 Golden Pin Design Award and Golden Pin Concept Design Award has been announced, and features Nathan Yong, one of Singapore’s best-known industrial design minds, alongside an eminent line-up of equally renowned industry experts such as Leslie Sun, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Taiwan and De Liu, the co-founder and Senior Vice President at Xiaomi. He is joined by … Continue reading 2020 Golden Pin Design Award unveils full list of jury, including esteemed industrial designer Nathan Yong