Mandai Wildlife Group admitted into the 2025 Design Power Index

DBCS and Consulus are pleased to announce that Mandai Wildlife Group 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.

Mandai Wildlife Group

Mandai Wildlife Group is dedicated to caring for the planet and protecting wildlife. Guided by the purpose of building a world where people and wildlife thrive together, the Group creates meaningful connections between people and nature through experiences that inspire care and action at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

A world-leading wildlife and nature destination, the Mandai Wildlife Reserve is home to five distinctive wildlife parks, each offering a window into the wild. These parks are designed to spark wonder, appreciation, and respect for wildlife. Through open-concept exhibits, naturalistic habitats, and interactive experiences like animal presentations and keeper talks, every visit becomes a moment of learning and inspiration.

Sustainability is woven into every aspect of operations. The precinct integrates green innovations such as solar panels and rainwater harvesting, alongside everyday actions like serving wildlife-friendly coffee and responsibly sourced seafood.

Mandai Wildlife Group’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity ensures everyone can connect with nature in their own way. Features like wheelchair-accessible paths and family-friendly amenities make it easier for visitors of all abilities to explore the precinct. Public spaces such as the Mandai Boardwalk provide quiet spots for observing local wildlife, promoting well-being and a deeper connection to nature. These thoughtful designs help foster a more inclusive and compassionate community.

Mandai Wildlife Group continues to demonstrate how design can be a force for good – nurturing love for nature, enriching community life, and inspiring a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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