CapitaLand admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

DBCS and Consulus are pleased to announce that CapitaLand is admitted into the Design Power Index (DPI) 2025.

The Design Power Index is an economic premise and framework based on three key questions:
1. Does design generate economic value?
2. If yes, what is the value?
3. Is the nominated organisation great at harnessing the power of design to generate economic value and shape societal impact?

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.

Companies and organisations are first shortlisted from a wide range of industries and then nominated. By accepting the nomination, honorees affirm that design shapes economic value through their business model, products, and services. Acceptance also means they agree to participate in an assessment the following year for the Design Power Index 2026, ensuring a deepening study on the value of design for economic growth. Acceptance of nomination, use of the logo, and participation in next year’s survey are without fee.

As of now, the estimated total market value of the private and listed companies who have accepted the nomination has reached SGD 20 billion. For the non-profit organisations included, their work impacts the lives of Singaporeans.

CapitaLand

CapitaLand Group (CapitaLand) is one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups. Within its ecosystem, CapitaLand has developed an integrated suite of investment, development and operating capabilities that support its businesses and platforms in building core competencies across the real estate value chain.

With this full stack of capabilities, CapitaLand can optimise the strategies of its listed real asset management business CapitaLand Investment (CLI), and its privately held property development arm CapitaLand Development (CLD); to drive competitive advantage for its businesses.

CapitaLand has established a distinct brand identity by reimagining the built environment and internal spaces, to enrich everyday encounters.

As the development arm of CapitaLand Group, CLD stands at the forefront of design excellence, redefining skylines and cityscapes with visionary buildings. Sustainability is central to its approach – from pioneering green innovations to creating future-ready, resilient spaces. Every development is more than just architecture as CLD transforms spaces across asset classes into thriving communities with a sense of belonging and connection. Commercial developments are designed as vibrant destinations where placemaking takes centre stage. Public spaces are activated with art, culture and greenery, to foster interaction in mixed-use environments where people live, work and play.

CLI’s Commercial Management team places strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability in creating internal spaces that are attractive, functional, and responsive to the needs of tenants and consumers. The team’s design philosophy is anchored in crafting meaningful experiences through the intentional use of space. This people- centric approach enhances occupancy rates, optimises space utilisation, elevates ambience for all users, and advances sustainability objectives. By integrating with technology, the team delivers smart spaces that boost productivity.

On the hospitality front, Ascott exemplifies CapitaLand’s design-led philosophy through its trailblazing approach to hospitality. As the pioneer of the international serviced residence concept in Asia Pacific, Ascott has consistently used design innovation to reshape the hospitality landscape across its diverse portfolio of 14 brands. For example, the lyf brand caters to digitally native travellers with social spaces that fuse contemporary aesthetics with flexible, community-driven living, while The Crest Collection offers architecturally bespoke residences that redefine heritage- inspired luxury living. This design excellence has earned recognition at prestigious events including the LIV Hospitality Design Awards and World Travel Awards. Building on this foundation, Ascott has pioneered an innovative multi-typology brand strategy, adapting existing brands across various formats to cater to different travel purposes. This strategic approach has powered Ascott’s growth to more than 1,000 properties, demonstrating how purposeful design drives premium market positioning and builds enduring brand equity in the competitive hospitality sector.

CapitaLand is committed to corporate social responsibility and building resilience in communities we are present in. Through its philanthropic arm, CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF), the Group enriches lives and uplifts communities by supporting education, health as well as well-being initiatives, for children, youth and seniors.

CapitaLand’s portfolio exemplifies how purposeful design drives both economic and social value, embedding creativity, sustainability and functionality in every facet of the real estate value chain.

About the Design Power Index (DPI)

The Design Power Index (DPI) is the world’s first longitudinal economics index designed to measure and track the economic value generated by companies through the strategic use of design and the creation of design intellectual property (IP). Showcasing 40 companies and 20 organisations recognised for their business growth, market creation, technological innovation, and social impact through design, the inaugural DPI 2025 provides a holistic lens of design’s contribution to the economy.

Developed by the Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS) in partnership with Consulus, the DPI analyses design’s impact across four dimensions:

• Business of Design — Companies who have achieved revenue and growth through creating unique intellectual property by design
• Market of Design — Companies who have harnessed design to create a new business category
• Technology of Design — Companies who have used design to innovate and shape use-behaviour
• Social Impact of Design — Companies/organisations who use design to shape societal change or impact