About this Event
What will be the role of design and designers in the face of rapidly advancing technologies, a planet that is at the point of “global boiling”, and a future in which the global life expectancy is increasing? The Design Futures Forum returns with an expanded two-day programme this year, examining the critical role of design in creating a better future in the areas of emerging tech, sustainability and care.
Featuring thought leaders and practitioners from Singapore and around the world, the forum will explore how people – from an individual scale to a larger, societal one – and design intersect to make a positive impact and create a better future for all beings. With a mix of thought-provoking presentations, engaging panel discussions and interactive hands-on sessions, participants can expect to be informed, intrigued and inspired to enact change in their own spheres of influence after.
This event is accredited:
- 4 CPD points (2 points per day) from BOA-SIA
- 6 CPD points (3 points per day) from SIDAC (SIDS)
- 6 CPD points (3 points per day) from SILA
Day 1: Design for the Future of Emerging Tech
Curated by:
Debra Langley
Venture Partner, Lyra Ventures
Speakers include:
Cathy Hackl
CEO, Spatial Dynamics
Alex Govoreanu
Co-Founder and CEO, Questo
Jeremy Ang [Panellist]
Global Technology Alliance Director | Strategy Advisor, BytePlus
Day 1: Design for the Future of Sustainability
Curated by:
Aric Chen
General and Artistic Director, Nieuwe Instituut
Speakers include:
Boonserm Premthada
Principal, Bangkok Project Studio
Mitchell Joachim
Co-Founder, Terreform ONE
Day 1: Design for the Future of Care
Curated by:
Tamsin Greulich-Smith
Director of School of X, DesignSingapore Council
Speakers include:
Professor Jeanne Tan
Professor of Fashion and Textiles Design, School of Fashion and Textiles
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Professor Wong Hon Tym
Clinical Director, Centre for Healthcare Innovation
Claudia Poh
Founder, Werable
Day 2: Design for the Future of Emerging Tech
Programmed by:
Design Matters
Speakers include:
Dr Farah Shiraz
Chief Scientific Officer, Khora
Megan Bednarczyk
Senior Design Manager, Duolingo
Tobias Ahlin
Principal Product Designer, GitHub
Ice Zhao Bing
Design Lead, Unity Technologies
Day 2: Design for the Future of Sustainability
Curated by:
Wendy Chua
Programme leader, BA (Hons) Design for Social Futures, LASALLE | UAS
Co-founder, Forest and Whale
Dr Ying Seow
Senior Sustainability Manager, Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority Ltd
Speakers include:
Dr Chris Lim
Ophthalmic Surgeon, National University Hospital and Alexendra Hospital
Dr Srilalitha Gopalakrishnan
President, Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA)
Ar. Leong Tatt Man
Director, Tierra Design Studio
Founding Member, The Circle For Human Sustainability (TCHS)
Day 2: Design for the Future of Care
Programmed by:
School of X
https://sox.sg/
Speakers include:
Pilar Diaz Gonzalez
CEO, Femography at MAS Holdings
Proud Patanavanich
Associate Chief Administrative Officer and Innovation Division Director, MedPark Hospital
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Victoria Theatre & Chamber at The Arts House, 9 Empress Place, Singapore, Singapore
SGD 27.25 to SGD 130.80
