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<\/p>\n2014 marks the year of many inaugurals for the design industry in Singapore, in sync with our efforts to etch ourselves into the higher echelons of design repute.<\/p>\n
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Singapore Design Week<\/a> (SDW) 2014, organised by DesignSingapore Council and the first of its kind here is one such effort. SDW, happening between 10-16 March, will see over 50 local and international design activities at the National Design Centre and other venues throughout the week, creating a platform for design conversations, thinking and innovation to occur. We\u2019re bubbling with excitement and anticipation as the week approaches!<\/p>\n The anchor event of SDW, SingaPlural<\/a>, although already in its third year running, will also see its fair share of firsts – the inaugural Singapore Business Design Summit and Singapore Good Design Award Mark (SG-Mark) Exhibition. For anyone with a love for design or a penchant for all things creative, here are eight events you should check out and not miss out on at SingaPlural.<\/p>\n In All Seriousness<\/strong> Singapore Business Design Summit<\/a><\/em> Open Access<\/strong> Green Pavilion<\/a><\/em> 48 Hours Challenge<\/a><\/em> Family Day Out<\/strong> 30 LifeStories – Remembering Parks<\/a><\/em> Singapore Good Design Mark (SG Mark) Exhibition<\/a><\/em>![\"SDW](\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/SDW_SingaPlural.png\")
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\nFurniture Design Forum<\/a><\/em>
\nOn the theme \u201cRethinking Design\u201d, the forum features three renowned international guest speakers, Claudio Colucci, David Carlson and Tim Power. Going beyond design thinking, it aims to instil a spirit of entrepreneurship among designers too. Be a part of the interactive forum and meet like-minded individuals!<\/p>\n
\nDesign is present and plays an integral role in almost every facet of our lives, notwithstanding business. Hear from guest speakers and obtain hands-on learning on interweaving design with business at the inaugural summit.<\/p>\n![\"SDW](\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/SDW_Green_pavillion.jpeg\")
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\nDesign Conversations<\/a><\/em>
\nJoin and meet accomplished industry professionals in a cosy setting as they share their thoughts and ideas on design.<\/p>\n
\nLearn the importance of going green and incorporating environmental sustainability into design, and its impact for creating ethical and sustainable businesses.<\/p>\n
\nWitness how retail spaces can transform from empty and formless to sensorial and functional, creating a shopping experience to remember for mall-goers.<\/p>\n![\"30](\"http:\/\/cms.peatix.com\/images\/blog\/SDW_30lifestories.png\")
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\nBook Launch by PLUS collaboratives<\/a><\/em>
\nCaptured in short quotes and lighthearted photography, \u201cMy Mother Says\u2026\u201d will be one to laugh about and reminisce upon as we think of all the times we\u2019ve followed or passed on old wives tales, just in case.<\/p>\n
\nTake a walk in the park and down memory lane with 30 creative installations by Singapore designers and artists using salvaged logs from our local parks and gardens in reminiscence of times spent there.<\/p>\n
\nThe SG Mark emulates Japan\u2019s prestigious Good Design Mark (G Mark), giving due recognition to products and services that enhance an industry or quality of life through its design. In the same month the SG Mark was launched in Singapore, Peatix was awarded with the G Mark<\/a> in Japan! You can view the pioneer batch of SG Mark projects at the National Design Centre this month.<\/p>\n
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