The Design Society

The Design Society is a Singapore registered, non-profit organisation dedicated to the goals of  raising the general standard of design in Singapore, and growing its reach internationally. 

We are focused on Applied Graphic Design and its contributions to Singapore visual culture and society in general. We seek to inspire local designers and engage the public through greater understanding and appreciation for good design.

There are four key aspects to achieving the Society’s goals:

1. Document & Archive

Appreciation of our design history must begin with a keen effort to catalogue significant works and their authors. A centre should be created to act as a depository and activity hub for talks, exhibitions and workshops. In time, we believe sufficient content can be amassed to start a proper Museum of Modern Design. 

2. Promote & Educate

We hope to address the current lack of serious discourse on the state of Singapore design through the publication of a periodical. Its contents should include academic writings, interviews, research, and the collection of information and artworks. We will also hold conferences, talks, seminars, roadshows and workshops with schools, institutions and corporations who wish to learn more about design. 

3. Celebrate & Recognize

We hope to hold our very own awards for Graphic Designers to give recognition to exceptional works in various categories of creative endeavour. Judging will be done by a peer-elected panel as well as accomplished and respected individuals from the international design community.

4. Community & Outreach

With greater connectedness, designers can participate in local, regional and international design and cultural activities. The Society will be the voice for Singapore design and initiate dialogue and exchanges with the worldwide design community.

We seek your generous support to help realize these goals, that we may elevate Singapore design to its proper place at home, and around the world.

Founding Committee Members

Chris Lee - Asylum

Benjy Choo - Kilo

Hanson Ho - H55

Jackson Tan - Black

Larry Peh - &Larry

Pann Lim - Kinetic

Roy Poh - Beautiful