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TRADE WINDS

of Arts in Industrial Design from the
National University of Singapore,
showcases The Pastille Collection where
she gives new life to discarded paper in
the form of her brother's old school notes,
aiming to "foster a greater appreciation
for the lasting value and potential of
overlooked and discarded materials."
In a rapidly evolving region, culture
and traditions remain deeply cherished.
Revival and reimagining of tradition in
contemporary contexts underpins many
works this year. Emerging Vietnamese
designer Khanh Linh Phan, who Alvin Tjitrowirjo of alvinT (Indonesia), connections it fosters,” said Tjitrowirjo
graduated in 2023 from the University of industrial designer Selena Placino who strives to reintegrate the respect for
Architecture Ho Chi Minh City, brings (Philippines), and Apiwat Chitapanya nature into people’s lives.
a new perspective to the time-honoured of Masaya (Thailand). The trio reveal “Leveraging Singapore’s role as a gateway
crochet technique to create LUCIA, a the enduring significance of their pieces to Southeast Asia, EMERGE @ FIND will
collection of innovative lighting pieces, in the harmonious blending of cultural unite established and emerging designers
while Malaysian designer Mohd Sujak preservation, sustainability and traditional from the region to explore how to enhance
Hasbollah elevates pasak, an ancient craftsmanship with contemporary design. value and sustainability through design.
woodworking method using wooden Through their own interpretation of the This showcase presents exceptional
nails as a defining feature of his chair value of design, Tjitrowirjo reimagines objects to a wider audience, and cultivates
named Lokka. Both designers not only traditional materials like rattan in modern crucial dialogues and connections. As
preserve traditional artisanal skills, they forms; Placino transforms wood waste the organiser of Singapore Design Week,
challenge perceptions of value in modern into elegant lighting; and Chitapanya we are proud to offer this platform as a
design, seamlessly blending heritage presents furniture fashioned from brass, key event within our festival that elevates
craftsmanship with contemporary a homage to ancient Thai craftsmanship. regional creativity globally,” said Dawn
aesthetics. “The value of an object should Lim, Executive Director of Dsg. dw I
Among the returning alumni of transcend mere monetary worth; it should
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