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DFA Design for Asia Awards 2025

DFA Design for Asia Awards 2025 1280 720 Design Business Chamber Singapore

Organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre, DFAA is one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious awards, spotlighting impactful designs that shape Asia – and the world.

Whether you’re a past SG Mark winner or an established creative, this is your opportunity to put your best designs to the test on a regional stage. Categories include Communication Design, Digital & Motion Design, Fashion & Accessory Design, Product & Industrial Design, Service & Experience Design and Spatial Design.

🔗 Register here now!

*To find out more, please contact dfaa@dfaawards.com.

TISDC 2025

TISDC 2025 2047 2047 Design Business Chamber Singapore

DBCS is proud to support the Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC), one of the world’s largest international student competitions that celebrate the designers of tomorrow!

This year’s theme challenges students to explore Diversity as a driver for inclusion, creativity, and collaboration, aptly reflecting the richness of society and the values of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Award categories include Product Design, Visual Design, Digital Animation, Architecture & Landscape and Fashion Design.

Open for submission from now till 7 July 2025, 11.59pm (Taipei GMT+08:00).

Entry is Free.

🔗 Register here now!

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@dbcsingapore.org / +65 8829 2990.

Good Design Australia 2025

Good Design Australia 2025 1080 1350 Design Business Chamber Singapore

As Australia’s premier design competition for over six decades, the Australian Good Design Awards represent the nation’s highest design endorsement – a globally recognised bench for excellence.

The 2025 awards celebrate visionary design that drives innovation, sustainability and impact across categories such as Product, Communication, Digital, Spatial Service, Social Impact and many more.

Registration Fees
Social Impact/Concept Design: $245 AUD Per Entry
All Other Disciplines: $495 AUD Per Entry

Key Dates
General Submission: Now – 16 May 2025

This is more than an award – it’s a chance to define the future of design.
Submit your best work today and prove your design excellence on a regional scale.

Enter Now

Roots & Wings (SDA 2025 Winner)

Roots & Wings (SDA 2025 Winner) 2560 2110 Design Business Chamber Singapore
(from left) Liang Yanjie, Eric Chua, Chee Su Eing, Chang Mei Yee


Roots & Wings in an inter-generation program, connecting retired seniors with youths with mental health challenges through photographic storytelling to encourage self-expression, foster self confidence and resilience.

About the project

“Roots & Wings” fosters connections between youths-at-risk and retired seniors through photographic storytelling. Photography is an ideal medium for storytelling because it is accessible and easy to learn, requiring only a mobile phone.

Ultimately seeking to promote autonomy, self-efficacy and a sense of relatedness, helping youths-at-risk develop positive attitudes and behaviours towards societal challenges in the long run.

Click here to learn more.


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Banyan Group admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

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Highlights from Industry Dialogue: Designing for Value in an Uncertain World

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Singapore Launches World’s First Index to Measure Design’s Economic Impact

Singapore Launches World’s First Index to Measure Design’s Economic Impact

Blog Design Power Index 2025 Editorial Highlights News
The multi-disciplinary Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) and global creative change firm Consulus have today unveiled the world’s first longitudinal framework to quantify the economic and social impact of design. The Design Power Index (DPI), launched at the inaugural World Design Business Forum (WDBF), addresses a long-overlooked question: how do we measure design’s contribution to economic growth and social impact in business and society?
Razer admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

Razer admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

Blog Design Power Index 2025
DBCS and Consulus are pleased to announce that Razer is admitted into the Design Power Index (DPI) 2025. This inaugural index is launched by the Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) in partnership with its global knowledge partner Consulus, a global impact investment and creative change firm, as part of DBCS’s 40th anniversary.
V3 Brands admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

V3 Brands admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

Blog Design Power Index 2025
DBCS and Consulus are pleased to announce that V3 Brands is admitted into the Design Power Index (DPI) 2025. This inaugural index is launched by the Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) in partnership with its global knowledge partner Consulus, a global impact investment and creative change firm, as part of DBCS’s 40th anniversary.
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Makan Already, Anot? (SDA 2025 Finalist)

Makan Already, Anot? (SDA 2025 Finalist) 2560 1707 Design Business Chamber Singapore
(from left) Chee Su Eing, Eric Chua, Tan Kian Yu,
Jamie Loh, Dominick Ong, Emmanuel Wong, Tan Li,
Noah Phan


Makan Already, Anot? is the power of simple family dinners, bringing family stories to the table. There is power of bringing people from all sorts of backgrounds, all walks of life and stories, just to come together to makan, to share and to connect.

About the project

“Makan Already, Anot?” brings youths and their families together through intentional shared meals in redesigned home grounds to foster connection, trust and meaningful conversations.

By empowering Family Champions and harnessing home spaces, this initiative seeks to redesign the idea of hosting inclusive gatherings, where safe space are transformed to bring families and youths to engage.

Click here to learn more.


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Banyan Group admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

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DBCS and Consulus are pleased to announce that Banyan Group is admitted into the Design Power Index (DPI) 2025. This inaugural index is launched by the Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) in partnership with its global knowledge partner Consulus, a global impact investment and creative change firm, as part of DBCS’s 40th anniversary.
Highlights from Industry Dialogue: Designing for Value in an Uncertain World

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At an Industry Dialogue hosted by the Design Business Chamber Singapore, design leaders gathered to confront hard truths and chart a bold new path forward.
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Singapore Launches World’s First Index to Measure Design’s Economic Impact

Singapore Launches World’s First Index to Measure Design’s Economic Impact

Blog Design Power Index 2025 Editorial Highlights News
The multi-disciplinary Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) and global creative change firm Consulus have today unveiled the world’s first longitudinal framework to quantify the economic and social impact of design. The Design Power Index (DPI), launched at the inaugural World Design Business Forum (WDBF), addresses a long-overlooked question: how do we measure design’s contribution to economic growth and social impact in business and society?
Razer admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

Razer admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

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DBCS and Consulus are pleased to announce that Razer is admitted into the Design Power Index (DPI) 2025. This inaugural index is launched by the Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) in partnership with its global knowledge partner Consulus, a global impact investment and creative change firm, as part of DBCS’s 40th anniversary.
V3 Brands admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

V3 Brands admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

Blog Design Power Index 2025
DBCS and Consulus are pleased to announce that V3 Brands is admitted into the Design Power Index (DPI) 2025. This inaugural index is launched by the Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) in partnership with its global knowledge partner Consulus, a global impact investment and creative change firm, as part of DBCS’s 40th anniversary.
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Unwinding Map (SDA 2025 Finalist)

Unwinding Map (SDA 2025 Finalist) 2560 1440 Design Business Chamber Singapore
Hsing-Ying Chuang


Unwinding Map is a mindful walking app, designed for Singapore’s creative students, professionals and tech employees. Encouraging people to practice stress-coping strategies through a multi-sensory exploration during city rambles.

About the project

“Unwinding Map” is a mindful walking app which features a co-created shared map and observer cards, encouraging users to practice stress-coping techniques through multi-sensory exploration during city rambles.

There has been growing awareness of mental health since the WHO identified workplace stress and burnout as an occupational phenomenon and due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the use of this app, it aims to prevent burnout and destigmatise mental wellness for young adults aged 19-35, fostering self-care and building a supportive community for mental well-being.

Click here to learn more.


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Kingsmen admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

Kingsmen admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

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Banyan Group admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

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DBCS and Consulus are pleased to announce that Banyan Group is admitted into the Design Power Index (DPI) 2025. This inaugural index is launched by the Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) in partnership with its global knowledge partner Consulus, a global impact investment and creative change firm, as part of DBCS’s 40th anniversary.
Highlights from Industry Dialogue: Designing for Value in an Uncertain World

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Singapore Launches World’s First Index to Measure Design’s Economic Impact

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Blog Design Power Index 2025 Editorial Highlights News
The multi-disciplinary Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) and global creative change firm Consulus have today unveiled the world’s first longitudinal framework to quantify the economic and social impact of design. The Design Power Index (DPI), launched at the inaugural World Design Business Forum (WDBF), addresses a long-overlooked question: how do we measure design’s contribution to economic growth and social impact in business and society?
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Razer admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

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V3 Brands admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

V3 Brands admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

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DBCS and Consulus are pleased to announce that V3 Brands is admitted into the Design Power Index (DPI) 2025. This inaugural index is launched by the Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) in partnership with its global knowledge partner Consulus, a global impact investment and creative change firm, as part of DBCS’s 40th anniversary.
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Design Thinking in Action Practitioner Get-Together 2025

Design Thinking in Action Practitioner Get-Together 2025 4501 4501 Design Business Chamber Singapore

Design Thinking In Action (DTIA) Practitioner Get-Together 2025 is back in Singapore and will be held on 12 – 13 Apr 2025!

What is DTIA?
Started in 2016, Design Thinking In Action is Asia’s first community of Design Thinking practitioners coming together to share, learn, grow, and create value together.  

What is DTIA Get-Together?
An invite-only event, DTIA brings together the world’s best design thinkers in personal capacity over a weekend, to discuss critical trends and challenges in the field across multiple dimensions, and envision the future of Design Thinking in Asia.

  • Learn how design thinking is transforming through new strategic frameworks
  • Discover how futures thinking and organisational development can amplify impact
  • Connect with a community of pioneers shaping the future of design

Date: 12 – 13 Apr 2025
Location: SUTD Library
8 Somapah Rd, Building 1,
Singapore 487372

🎟 Sign up now & get 25% OFF! Early bird pricing is available until 16 March, so don’t miss out!

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@dbcsingapore.org / +65 8829 2990.


Singapore Design Awards Ceremony 2025

Singapore Design Awards Ceremony 2025 4501 4501 Design Business Chamber Singapore

Join us at the Singapore Design Awards (SDA) Ceremony on Wednesday 19 March 2025, and see how design is transforming youth challenges into future opportunities. Connect, get inspired, and discover how today’s solutions with social impact can shape tomorrow’s business.

Additionally, visit the accompanying exhibition to delve deeper into the finalists’ projects, discover submissions from other talented participants and view a selection of prototypes on display!

SDA isn’t just an awards ceremony—it’s a launchpad for meaningful conversations and turning inspiration into action.

Date: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Time: 2 – 5pm
Location: 10 Square @ Orchard Central

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the change. Secure your spot today!

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@dbcsingapore.org / +65 8829 2990.


Conversations for Change: Leading Through Uncertainty

Conversations for Change: Leading Through Uncertainty 4501 4501 Design Business Chamber Singapore

​In an ever-evolving world, uncertainty is the only constant. How do design leaders not just adapt but truly flourish in the face of change?

P*DA and DBCS brings together an esteemed group of design leaders to share their experiences, challenges and strategies for staying resilient. Over drinks and candid conversations, we’ll explore what it means to lead with confidence, inspire teams and turn uncertainty into opportunity.

Event Details
Date: Friday, 21 Feb 2025
Time: 4 – 7pm
Location: National Design Centre (111 Middle Road, Singapore 188969) Level 3, Paperwork

Sign up here now!

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@dbcsingapore.org / +65 8829 2990.


Building a Community for Designers: Min Li

Building a Community for Designers: Min Li 2560 2408 Design Business Chamber Singapore

Tell us more about yourself, and what does design mean to you?

I started out in industrial design and accumulated experience in diverse projects, including interior, graphic, packaging, web and traditional print, working in startups and SMEs before embarking on what I saw as the ‘final frontier’ — digital product design.

I founded DesignSG after many years and jobs as a lone designer, wishing I had a ‘library’ of designers to refer to when I needed advice or expertise in a specific specialisation. My personal definition of design is that it is an expression that can take nearly any form, created by an individual who leaves behind their own unique, personal imprint in the process of creation.

You can find my thoughts on design in this Medium article from a few years ago.

How has it been like building DesignSG to what it is today?

It has definitely been a long journey of endless learning and innovation! The chance to seek out and discover opportunities to create and be creative has also been one of the most fulfilling parts of this adventure, not just for myself, but also for others in the DesignSG team.

How has your role as a community leader evolved, and what keeps you motivated?

In the early stages of building the community, we curated conversation topics very closely. These days, the conversations are mostly organic, with just a touch of light moderation. It’s been an evolution from a directive style of leadership to a more facilitative approach, driven by a larger core team and a supportive sponsor. This has provided us with the motivation to be more intentional with our programs and meetups.

What do you hope to achieve for DesignSG in the next few years?

We are focusing most of our energy on a special project for 2025, with the goal of having it ready to share in time for this year’s Singapore Design Week (SDW). We also aim to collaborate more with other communities and feature cross-community partnerships.

Which part of DesignSG’s culture makes it special?

The community was built from the ground up and grew organically to meet designers’ needs. Some of our volunteers are not designers, which shows that what we do resonates with everyone, including those outside design circles.

What is one tip you’d like to share with fellow designers?

Embrace the parts of you that are considered strange or weird, because this may be the superpower you need to give design its human touch. With the use of AI in creative fields taking off and becoming the future norm, I think this is the key differentiating factor that designers can harness in a sea of AI-generated output.

What is one design tool you cannot live without?

A whiteboard – I have a 1.2m long one at home!

Join the DesignSG Telegram group today and connect with fellow design enthusiasts.

Min Li, Founder of DesignSG Telegram Community

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Singapore Launches World’s First Index to Measure Design’s Economic Impact

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Blog Design Power Index 2025 Editorial Highlights News
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Razer admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

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V3 Brands admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

V3 Brands admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

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DBCS and Consulus are pleased to announce that V3 Brands is admitted into the Design Power Index (DPI) 2025. This inaugural index is launched by the Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) in partnership with its global knowledge partner Consulus, a global impact investment and creative change firm, as part of DBCS’s 40th anniversary.
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