Design Futures provides a glimpse into the design of the future and the future of design, through the lens of forward-looking Singapore — where a more positive future is prototyped for Singapore and the world. Design Marketplace reinforces Singapore’s position as a global-Asia hub and East-West connector by convening the latest design and lifestyle trends from across the globe. Design Impact is a way of championing innovative and impactful designs that tackle society’s biggest questions and create a better world by design.
It is an understatement to say that Mark Wee lives and breathes design. Before his photoshoot, Wee had spent the day at the recently-concluded Smart Cities Expo. He arrives on time for his appointment at the National Design Centre, looking fresh and ready to face the camera and tell us more about his role as festival director for Singapore Design Week (SDW) from Sept 16–25.
He begins by sharing a new vision along with exploring design through three defining festival pillars: Design Futures, Design Marketplace and Design Impact. Wee says: “The three festival pillars align with Singapore’s critical design strengths and values, allowing us to carve a distinctive and enduring niche for SDW.”
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