The Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) and Consulus, a global creative change consultancy, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Singapore’s design industry through enhanced business advisory, capability transformation, and internationalization initiatives.
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Design Business Chamber Singapore Announces New Leadership
The Design Business Chamber (Singapore) at its 2025 Annual General Meeting elected Mr Hong Khai Seng who will assume the role of President, and Mr. Kimming Yap will serve as Vice President. They succeed Ms. Chee Su Eing, who has served as President with distinction. Mr Hong served as Vice-President during Ms Chee’s two term tenure.
Wrapped in Flavor, Designed with Purpose: Darren Lee
From a traditional F&B brand into a modern lifestyle business. See how design played a part in guiding that transformation.
Roots & Wings (SDA 2025 Winner)
Project EMBRACE seeks to beautify Singapore’s landscape and unite people with MRT pillars.
The Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI) admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index
DBCS and Consulus are pleased to announce that The Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI) 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.
Dementia Singapore admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index
DBCS and Consulus are pleased to announce that Dementia Singapore 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.
Singapore Launches World’s First Index to Measure Design’s Economic Impact
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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Breaking Conventions as a Playscape Designer
Shi Yun from Playpoint Asia Singapore cannot wait for the day when she sees children enjoy the playscapes she designed.
Immanuel Goh’s Fascination with UX and Design Research
Emmanuel (Manny) shares how design meddling during his formative years has evolved into the monumental task of ensuring no one gets left behind in our Smart Nation journey.
The Artistic Beauty of Glass in the Eyes of Sara Ang
Sara Ang from Synergraphic raves about her mum and shares about her work, mantra and more.
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Reveal Your Thaidentity: Experience the Thai Way in Thailand
No reason for Singaporeans to visit the Land of Smiles because they’ve visited Thai padi fields or shopped at Chatuchak? The Thai Tourism Authority convinces Singaporeans otherwise in this marketing campaign. Bold caricatures and animation to showcase the Thai people, culture and charm in a fun and relatable manner are used to entice Singaporeans to re-visit Thailand.
IRÉN Skin
With a name inspired by Irène Joliot-Curie, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and women’s rights advocate, this brand positions itself as skincare that is fun to use, with real results backed by science. Through a soft, vibrant colour palette, a fun and trendy tone of voice, and easy-to-use packaging with a distinctive opening mechanism, it appeals to the savvy female consumer.
Immersive Experience
Can’t attend a physical business event due to Covid-19? The Indonesia Startup Insight Asia virtual event demonstrates that an immersive 3D experience is still possible through the use of technology such as photographic rendering, and realistic design incorporating physical elements into the virtual space. Following its success, markets as far flung as Belgium and Israel have been inspired by it.