Design Business Chamber Singapore

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗚 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🏆 A stage full of standout designs, a room full of proud winners, and a celebration of what good design can do. Here's a look back at the moments that made the SG Mark 2026 Awards Ceremony at JW Marriott South Beach one to remember. Watch the highlights, relive the applause, and let us know which winning project left the biggest impression on you in the comments! 👇 Congratulations once again to all our winners, you remind us why good design matters. We can't wait to see what next year's SG Mark will bring! #DBCS #SGMark2026 #SingaporeGoodDesignAwards #BetterBusinessByDesign #LeadingDesignTransitions #Singapore #DesignCommunity

Join us for "𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰?", an online Knowledge Sharing Session held over Zoom as part of the Singapore Design Awards 2026/2027. 💡 This session offers designers a deeper look into Design Challenge 1 by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? It gives participants the context, insight and real-world grounding needed to design meaningfully for early intervention. Whether you're just starting to explore the challenge or looking to sharpen your approach before submission, this session will equip you with what you need to move forward with confidence. 📅 22 October 2026 4 pm - 5.30 pm 📍 Online via Zoom 🔗 Register now: https://luma.com/w78bd5tg or scan the QR code Learn more at singaporedesignawards.com

How much do we really know about behavioural addiction? 🤔 It can take many forms, and what we see on the surface may only be part of the story. 👉 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 to explore the different forms it can take. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝟭 𝗯𝘆 National Council of Social Service (NCSS) 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 How might we identify and support individuals who are at risk of developing problematic behavioral habits before they require medical or clinical intervention? Submit by 30 November 2026 Learn more at singaporedesignawards.com #SDA2026 #SingaporeDesignAwards #DBCS #DesignBusinessChamberSingapore #DesignThinking #BehaviouralAddiction #NCSS

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! "Since 1905, KOKUYO has supported the everyday acts of working and learning — beginning with crafting covers for traditional Japanese ledger books. At the Yokoku Research Institute, we carry this 120-year legacy forward with a conviction: the future is not something to predict, but something to declare and build together. As KOKUYO expands across Asia, we look forward to exploring the future of work and learning with Singapore's design community." 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗼 𝗬𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗮 KOKUYO CO.,LTD. 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗕𝗖𝗦 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, bringing over a century of Japanese heritage and leadership in stationery, office furniture, and workspace design solutions. Driven by their Yokoku Research Institute, they are carrying forward a 120-year legacy of shaping how people work and learn—actively collaborating with the region's design community to build and redefine the future of human-centered environments. If you believe the future of work and learning is not merely predicted but co-created through thoughtful design, this is your community. Join DBCS: https://lnkd.in/gisBQ8RM #DBCS #BetterBusinessByDesign #KOKUYO #WorkspaceDesign #StationeryDesign

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! "Good design goes beyond aesthetics. It is about understanding people, solving real needs and creating purposeful spaces that continue to inspire and perform over time." 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝘃𝘆𝗻 𝗡𝗴 Aspacio Design Associates Pte Ltd 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗕𝗖𝗦 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, bringing deep expertise in human-centric interior design and strategic workplace solutions. By understanding human needs to create purposeful environments, they empower businesses with inspiring spaces that enhance productivity, showcase brand identity, and drive sustainable growth. If you believe that thoughtful, purpose-driven design is key to transforming workplaces and accelerating business growth, this is your community. Join DBCS: https://lnkd.in/gisBQ8RM #DBCS #BetterBusinessByDesign #AspacioDesign #InteriorDesign #SpatialDesign

A sincere thank you to Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 and DANAMIC for the insightful media features and for highlighting the role of design in shaping businesses, communities and our world. Congratulations to all our SG Mark 2026 winners for demonstrating how good design can create meaningful value and drive positive change. Your work continues to inspire new possibilities and advance the conversation around the value of design. ✨ 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗚 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳? Find out more about the award and connect with our team to explore your submission: sgmark.org LHZB: https://lnkd.in/e729GR3h Danamic: https://lnkd.in/eePY4tBw #DBCSingapore #SGMark2027 #SGMark2026 #SGMark #SingaporeGoodDesignAwards #SGMarkAwards #Design #GoodDesign #Designers #Winners #BusinessByDesign

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗗𝗕𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🎬 One day, one room, and a whole lot of ideas that got people talking. From the packed forum to the buzz of the Design Launchpad and workshops, here's a look back at the moments that made 9 September at the National Design Centre so special. Watch the highlights, spot yourself in the crowd, and tell us which moment you loved most in the comments! 👇 Thank you to everyone who joined us in shaping the conversation on how design can lead transitions and drive better business. We're already looking forward to seeing you again at the 3rd World Design Business Forum in 2027! #DBCS #WorldDesignBusinessForum #BetterBusinessByDesign #LeadingDesignTransitions #Singapore #DesignCommunity

🚀 Empowering the next wave of design leaders! Middle managers are the bridge between big-picture strategy and day-to-day execution. Strengthening this layer is key to building stronger organisations and a more resilient design sector. That is why programmes like the Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF), organised by Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS), supported by DesignSingapore Council, with Consulus as Global Knowledge Partner, play an important role in developing the next generation of design leaders. Our first cohort has successfully completed the programme, and we’re now opening registration of interest for Cohort 2, starting in Q2 2027! 🚀 Ready to strengthen your leadership capabilities, broaden your perspective and lead with greater impact? 👉 Register your interest: https://lnkd.in/gUxV6WVt Here’s to building stronger capabilities, from the middle out! 💡✨ #FutureLeadersFellowship #FLF #DesignLeadership #DBCS #DesignSingapore #Consulus

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘! 👏 The Singapore Design Awards 2026/2027 is officially open for submissions! We are looking for innovative social design solutions across our 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀. Ready to make an impact? Submit your proposals and showcase your ideas! 🗓️ Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026 🔗 Submit Now & Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gg7VvU58 ✉️ Questions? Email us at info@singaporedesignawards.com For the 33rd edition of 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, in partnership with the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and Singapore Government Partnerships Office (SGPO), we co-created two design challenges. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝟭 𝗯𝘆 𝗡𝗖𝗦𝗦 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 How might we identify and support individuals who are at risk of developing problematic behavioral habits before they require medical/clinical intervention? 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝟮 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗚𝗣𝗢 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 How might we, as designers, bring different people and groups together to form resilient and sustainable micro-communities who act for community good? #SDA2026 #SingaporeDesignAwards #DBCS #DesignBusinessChamberSingapore #SocialInnovation #DesignThinking #CoCreation #Collaboration #Community #NCSS #SGPO

The votes are in, and the wait is officially over! We are thrilled to unveil the 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗚 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🎉 The people have spoken, here are the Top 3 winners: 🥇 #𝟭 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 🥈 #𝟮 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗷𝗶𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗺𝘂𝗿 🥉 #𝟯 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗺𝗽 Thank you all for participating! Together, let’s keep shaping a world where design makes a lasting difference. 🌏🦪✨ JW Marriott Showcase photo by Warren Kok (Rosette Media) Funan exhibition photo by Yeonnam Jang (DBCS) Thanks to Capitaland #SGMark2026 #SGMark #SingaporeGoodDesignAwards #SGMarkAwards #SGMarkPeoplesChoiceAwards #Funan #Capitaland