EMERGE @ FIND is set to broaden its horizons at Singapore Design Week 2025, welcoming designers from across Asia, including China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. This marks the first time the event will feature a Singaporean co-curator, Edwin Low, alongside returning co-curator Suzy Annetta. The event, taking place from 11 to 13 September at Marina Bay Sands, will showcase over 70 designers and more than 100 works, celebrating Singapore’s 60th year of independence with the theme “Nation by Design.”
Presented by the DesignSingapore Council and supported by FIND – Design Fair Asia, this year’s edition aims to highlight the region’s creative diversity. “This year’s edition exemplifies FIND’s devotion to championing design that is globally resonant, regionally grounded, and always forward-looking,” said Carl Press, Event Director of FIND – Design Fair Asia.
The showcase will explore the theme “Dialogue through Design,” focusing on how design can serve as a medium for storytelling and cultural exchange. Notable works include the “Movement01” floor lamp series by China’s Swirl Up and the “Threads of Becoming” by Singapore’s Shervon and Melvin Ong, which combines traditional lacquer techniques with modern 3D printing.
In addition to the main event, EMERGE 2025 will feature fringe activations, including a dedicated showcase at the Enabling Village in October and retail activations at the Asian Civilisations Museum. “With the expanded footprint featuring designers across Asia, our curators have created a showcase that is at once deeply regional and broadly global,” said Dawn Lim, Executive Director of the DesignSingapore Council.
The event promises to be a significant milestone in the evolution of EMERGE, fostering cross-cultural innovation and craft. Admission is complimentary with pre-registration, whilst on-site registration will incur a fee.
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