JANUARY 2018 FEATURE:

Albert Einstein had famously said “Play is the highest form of research”.

The need for exploration extends beyond adolescence and the best creative ideas can come from engaging in playful activities. In ‘’SingaPlural 2018 – A State in Play’’, there are no failed experiments, only experiments with unexpected outcomes.

Returning for its seventh edition from 5-18 March, SingaPlural 2018, the anchor event of Singapore Design Week will be held at the National Design Centre. Curated by INSIDE World Interior of the Year 2017 winner PRODUCE, the design festival will once again bring together a strong line-up of renowned brands and designers from different. The new theme also suggests that the State (of Singapore) is conducive for explorations, testing and experimentations.

SingaPlural 2018 continues to be a catalyst for collaborations between brands and designers. From material exploration to computational design, “Play” takes many forms and visitors are invited to witness and even participate in the experimental processes.

The central pavilion, Formica for More by Formica x Produce is a sight to behold. Showcasing the structural ability of Formica laminates as well as its designs and finishes, the dome-shaped structure is a result of the deployment of clever woodworking techniques and creativity to overcome the inherent limitations of laminates.

No less impressive, the floating Headspace by Kvadrat x Publicworks’ is designed to insulate visitors from the noise of the gallery, allowing introspection on the extraordinary abilities of recyclable materials.

Ewins x Gabriel Tan Studio’s The Mad Hatter, resembling a hat shaped lamp, explores the brand’s Veromobi Alba acrylic panels in a play of colours, forms and reflections to give the illusion of an expanded universe of lights.

Visitors can look forward to a myriad of other inspiring installation as well as a master lecture series featuring design experts from around the globe. The one-day-only sessions by Ben Koren (USA), Steffen Riegas (Switzerland) and Ren Horng Yee (The Netherlands) extends the dimension of ‘’Play’’ into professional practice and completes the overall festival experience.

Mark the date:

5-18 March 2018
National Design Centre
Admission is free
www.singaplural.com