Rationale behind the Site

The aim of the Singapore Design Festival is to take design culture in Singapore and around the world, and transmute it into a “live”, interactive presentation of that process – from idea to end product, and beyond.

As a living component of that process, this site is a showcase for the different phases of building a website – from initial concept to final development. You will literally be able to witness “live” changes to the design and content over time, as the site evolves. Check back regularly to see how design and its evolution affect your own online experience.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The inaugural Singapore Design Festival, scheduled for 9 to 23 November 2005, is a multifaceted experience focusing on the design process and the conceptualisation of ideas. In essence the Festival aims to build upon the design culture in Singapore and around the world, making it an interactive and “live” experience of the design process and its end products.

The Festival activities will take place around Suntec City, Raffles City, and the Civic District, fanning out to other areas all over Singapore. Some of the activities include the festival’s feature events: DesignEDGE; International Design Forum; ADASIA 2005; the Red Dot award; Design Concept 2005 Celebrations; Young Asian Designers’ Award Ceremony and Beyond 2005 – The Global Summit for Creative Industries.

We are pleased to offer free bus service on the weekends during the festival period.

With a focus on design development, the Festival offers a broad range of activities including conventions, country presentations, curated exhibitions, workshops, open houses, product placements, award ceremonies and opportunities to meet other leaders in the design arena. We will be providing something for everyone!

From designers to design policy makers, agencies, schools, media, related industries, businesses and the general public - all are welcome to participate, enjoy and learn.