DBCS Celebrates 40 Years of Flourishing by Design
A one-day event with forum, awards & gala celebrating design’s power to drive local and global impact.
About the Event
Flourishing by Design is a full-day programme that celebrates design as a catalyst for economic and social progress, locally and globally. Organised by Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS), this three-part experience features the World Design Business Forum, the Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Awards & Exhibition, and the DBCS40 Gala Celebration.
The World Design Business Forum brings together global and local leaders to explore the economics of good design. Through dynamic panels and discussions, the forum examines how design-led strategies drive business growth, market creation, technological innovation, and social impact. Attendees gain insights into how good design is good business.
The SG Mark Awards & Exhibition recognises exemplary designs that raise industry benchmarks and create positive change. Winners across 9 categories will be honoured at the awards ceremony, while the public exhibition offers an immersive showcase of design excellence that enhances everyday life.
The day culminates in the DBCS40 Gala Celebration, which commemorates 40 years of championing Better Business by Design. This milestone event honours visionary businesses and individuals shaping the Singapore Design Story and its global influence.
Together, these three events position Singapore as a global leader in the business of design.
Event Details
Ticket Pricing
*All prices in SGD
**Prices exclude a service fee (2.5% platform fee + S$0.99) per ticket sold, a 2% payment processing fee and GST is calculated at 9% on the service fee.
***Discount code required to unlock DBCS Members Price & SG Mark Winners Price. Student Pricing are limited to 50 pax – applicable only to students from institutions with DBCS IHL membership
World Design Business Forum
$400
Early Bird
$500
Regular
SG Mark Awards Cermony
$180
Early Bird
$250
Regular
DBCS 40
Gala Dinner
$550
Early Bird
$800
Regular
Bundle
(All 3 Events)
$1300
Schedule
10 – 21 September
9.00am – 9.00pm
Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Exhibition
18 September
9.00am – 1.00pm
World Design Business Forum (WDBF) with Networking Lunch
2.00pm – 5.00pm
Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Award Ceremony with Canapes
7.00pm – 10.00pm
DBCS40 Gala Dinner Celebration
Flourishing by Design



Flourishing by Design is a one-day event on 18 Sep 2025 featuring the Design Business Forum, Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Awards & Exhibition, and DBCS40 Gala Celebration. It highlights how design drives impact across industries—locally and globally.
The Design Business Forum presents thought leadership on the economics of good design from local and global design leaders. This leads up to the SG Mark awards ceremony and exhibition, which recognises exemplary designs that set new quality standards and create positive change. The day culminates with the DBCS40 Gala, celebrating 40 years of championing design as a catalyst for a thriving economy and honouring local businesses and design leaders, who shape and advance the Singapore Design Story globally.
Forum Theme/Segments
- Business
- Market
- Technology
- Impact
of Design
Forum Speakers

Hong Khai Seng
President, DBCS

Chee Su Eing
Global Moderator, WDBO

Lawrence Chong
Group CEO, Consulus

Don Chen
Chief Executive,
iSee Taiwan Foundation

Ho Ren Yung
Deputy CEO, Banyan Group

Anthony Chong
Group CEO,
Kingsmen Creatives Ltd

Catherine Lee
Senior Partner, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP

Keith Oh
Hon. Secretary, DBCS

Leeyau Chun Chuan
Hon. Treasurer, DBCS

Yong Jieyu
EXCO Member, DBCS
Sponsorship Opportunities
Flourishing by Design is not just a theme. It is a strategic posture.A call for design and businesses to inspire, lead and influence.
We seek partners who see the association with design as being good for business value and social impact. If you are interested in sponsoring or be our partner, you can download our sponsorship kit here.
Contact Us
Email: shirley@dbcsingapore.org | info@dbcsingapore.org
Phone: 8829 2990

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