Emerge Exhibition Showcases Sustainable Asian Design Innovations at Singapore Design Week 2025
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Starr Charles
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Summary
The Emerge exhibition at Singapore Design Week 2025 showcased innovative design works from over 70 Asian designers, featuring sustainable and experimental pieces including a mycelium coffee table and inflatable lamp. The fourth edition of the showcase was the largest yet, highlighting the "intangible aspect of design" and featuring designers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The exhibition focused on pushing boundaries in furniture and product design with eco-friendly materials and unconventional approaches.
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Now in its fourth edition, this year's showcase featured works by over 70 designers from across Asia
The largest Emerge showcase yet, highlighting the "intangible aspect of design"
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