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Bryce Lim (Class of 2025) presented the Squishy Vase Collection at this year’s SaloneSatellite during Milan Design Week. Using 3D-printed moulds and experimental fabrication techniques, the work reimagines polyurethane foam as soft, stone-like vessels that challenge perceptions of the material’s value and aesthetic potential. “Presenting the Squishy Vase Collection at SaloneSatellite during Milan Design Week 2026 was an incredibly meaningful experience. Beyond the exposure, it was important to me because of the credibility SaloneSatellite offers as an internationally recognised platform for emerging designers,” Bryce shared. “Overall, the experience was both inspiring and grounding, giving me a clearer understanding of how I hope to shape my own practice moving forward." Together with fellow alumni Wang Yixian’s Foggy Collection (Special Mention award at SaloneSatellite), Gabriel Tan’s Soft Stone Sofa for Classicon at Salone del Mobile, and our presence at Prototype Island during Milan Design Week, DID was proudly represented on the global stage for industrial and furniture design. #NUSCDE #NUSAlumni #NUSDID #NUSIndustrialDesign #SaloneSatellite #SaloneDelMobile #MilanDesignWeek #IndustrialDesign #FurnitureDesign #FutureOfDesign

The role of design is evolving to address urgent global challenges, from the climate crisis to technological advancements. The Graduate Certificate in Design Discovery & Emerging Topics equips designers with the skills to navigate these complexities. Through critical research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and exploration of contemporary trends, you’ll develop methods to tackle pressing issues and meet the needs of evolving industries. In a span of a semester, you'll gain valuable insights, expand your knowledge, and enhance your design practice to make an impact. Apply now to future-proof your design career! Find out more : https://cde.nus.edu.sg/did/mdes/design-discovery-emerging-topics/ Apply 1 May onwards. #EmergingDesign #DesignInnovation #Sustainability #InterdisciplinaryDesign #DesignResearch #MDes #IntegratedDesign #NUS #FutureOfDesign #GraduateCertificate

Wang Yixian (Class of 2025) presented the Foggy Collection at this year’s SaloneSatellite during Milan Design Week. The collection is an exploration of transforming crocheted fibreglass fabric into glass through kiln firing. Suspended between textile and glass, where softness and structure gently meet. Her collection also received a Special Mention from the SaloneSatellite Award 2026, also known as the Róng Design Award, which supports outstanding young designers through a residency programme focused on traditional Chinese craftsmanship and materials. Reflecting on this achievement, Yixian comments, “Receiving the Special Mention award was completely unexpected, and it meant a great deal to have material-driven research and craftsmanship recognised on such an international platform.” Together with fellow alumni Bryce Lim showcasing his Squishy Vase Collection, Gabriel Tan’s Soft Stone Sofa for Classicon at Salone del Mobile, and our presence at Prototype Island during Milan Design Week, DID was proudly represented on the global stage for industrial and furniture design. Photo credit: Wang Yixian @nus.cde.sg #NUSCDE #NUSAlumni #NUSDID #NUSIndustrialDesign #SaloneSatellite #SaloneDelMobile #MilanDesignWeek #IndustrialDesign #FurnitureDesign #FutureOfDesign

How can ideas shape everyday life in Singapore? 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙩𝙮𝙥𝙚 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 was showcased at Milan Design Week from 21–26 April, presenting Singapore as a living testbed shaped through experimentation, prototyping, and iteration. Organised by @designsingapore Council and curated by DID’s own Hunn Wai and E Ian Siew, the exhibition brought Singapore’s transdisciplinary designers onto the global stage. We are proud to see DID alumni Zoey Chan, Reynard Seah, and Celeste Seah featured among the exhibitors, alongside Assistant Professor Clement Zheng's project *Scan to Play*, co-created with Yong Zhen Zhou and the Interactive Materials Lab. “It was exciting to share our work — and the rigorous research behind each project — with an international audience on such a prestigious global stage,” shared Asst Prof Clement. We are proud to see our faculty and alumni contributing to international conversations in design and shaping meaningful futures through research and creativity. @nus.cde.sg #NUSCDE #MilanDesignWeek #PrototypeIsland #SingaporeDesign #IndustrialDesign #DesignResearch #FutureOfDesign

We’re pleased to announce Ng Jing Wen (Class of 2027) as the recipient of the Visual Communication Award to commemorate Dr Reppard and Dorothy Stone 2026. Recognised for the strength, clarity, and thoughtful execution of her design work, Jing Wen impressed the review committee with her ability to communicate ideas with structure, purpose, and visual coherence: "We noted her concise articulation when presenting her selected works, delivered in a straightforward and well-packaged manner. The overall execution reflects a strong sense of structure and purpose as a communication designer, with information organised to enhance understanding while maintaining visual coherence." Established in 2022, the award honours excellence in visual communication and recognises a third-year Industrial Design student who demonstrates both outstanding design work and strong academic performance. Congratulations Jing Wen! #NUSCDE #IndustrialDesign #DesignExcellence #VisualCommunication #DesignEducation #AcademicExcellence

The Graduate Certificate in Design Discovery & Emerging Topics empowers designers with the skills needed to navigate complex systems and address issues like the climate crisis, social inequities, aging populations, and technological advancements. Over a 6-month duration, explore contemporary design topics and trends, analyse emerging design challenges using innovative methods and apply interdisciplinary research to critically address evolving design and business needs If you're passionate about creating impactful solutions and pushing the boundaries of design, this is for you! Apply now and be part of the change. Find out more : https://cde.nus.edu.sg/did/mdes/design-discovery-emerging-topics/ Apply at 1 May onwards. #EmergingDesign #DesignInnovation #Sustainability #InterdisciplinaryDesign #DesignResearch #MDes #IntegratedDesign #NUS #FutureOfDesign #GraduateCertificate

The Division of Industrial Design (DID) is officially ranked 19th globally, and 3rd in Asia in the @qsworlduniversity Rankings 2026. We are incredibly proud of this achievement, and we thank our students, faculty and alumni for their hard work, resourcefulness, and passion. We appreciate their continued dedication to creativity, innovation, and design excellence. This milestone reflects our global leadership in design, education, and research. Featured project: Straight Lines by Tanya Verma (Class of 2024) Sketching for Design (2021) with Instructor Vincent Leow #QSRankings #QSWorldUniversityRankings #QSBySubject #Top20Globally #ArtAndDesign #DesignEducation #NUSCDE

Last week, the Division of Industrial Design hosted its first Postgraduate Showcase, featuring projects from our Master of Design in Integrated Design (MDes), MA (Industrial Design), and PhD (Industrial Design) programmes. Held at The Lodge @ Techno Edge, the showcase brought together student work, ongoing research, and interactive lab experiences, offering guests a closer look at design innovation in progress. Eight research labs and affiliated centres—including CUTE Center and AM.NUS — presented their latest explorations in design and technology. The event was attended by Deputy Dean Dr Martin Buist, alongside presentations by HOD Professor Cees de Bont and Associate Professor Dr Yen Ching-Chiuan. Senior Lecturer Karin Aue, coordinator and event organiser, also shared highlights from the MDes programme and its continued success. The evening concluded with an award ceremony recognising outstanding student work. As our first Postgraduate Showcase, the event marks an exciting step forward in advancing postgraduate design education, research by design, and meaningful collaborations. #NUSDesign #IndustrialDesign #PostgraduateDesign #DesignResearch #DesignInnovation #NUS #DesignEducation #ResearchByDesign #FutureOfDesign

This year, our Division contributed 4 research papers, 1 workshop, a poster, and participated in a meet-up at the ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2026), held from 13–17 April in Barcelona. These contributions placed our researchers and the Division on a global stage, sharing insights from meaningful collaborations while helping to shape the future of Human-Computer Interaction. [𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿] 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼: 𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵-𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵-𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗜-𝗶𝗻-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 DID Contributors: Celeste Seah, Adj. Assoc Prof Jung-Joo Lee, Assoc Prof Ching-Chiuan Yen, Asst Prof Clement Zheng, @interactive.materials [𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿] "𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘆...𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗜 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱": 𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 DID Contributors: Tse Pei Ng, Daniel Campos Muniz, Aw Ker Wey, Adj. Assoc Prof Jung-Joo Lee, Asst Prof Janghee Cho, JEDI Lab [𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿] 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗖𝗜 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗺 DID Contributors: Aaron Pengyu Zhu Asst Prof Janghee Cho, JEDI Lab [𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿] 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗼𝗱-𝗦𝗮𝗲𝗻𝗴 (𝗚𝗼𝗱生) 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 DID Contributor: Asst Prof Janghee Cho [𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽] 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱: 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 DID Contributor: Asst Prof Clement Zheng [𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁-𝘂𝗽] 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗖𝗠 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 DID Contributor: Asst Prof Irmandy Wicaksono [𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿] 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗱𝗮𝗾: 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 DID Contributor: Mijin Choi #NUSCDE #CHI2026 #HCI #HumanComputerInteraction #DesignResearch #ResearchByDesign

The Division of Industrial Design (DID) is officially ranked 19th globally, and top 3 in Asia in the QS World University Rankings 2026. We are incredibly proud of this achievement, and we thank our students, faculty and alumni for their hard work, resourcefulness, and passion. We appreciate their continued dedication to creativity, innovation, and design excellence. This milestone reflects our global leadership in design, education, and research. Featured project: The Tinkering Toolkit by Zixin Chua (Class of 2023) In collaboration with Kwong Shiu Hospital Under supervision of Adjunct Assoc Prof Jung-Joo Lee #QSRankings #QSWorldUniversityRankings #QSBySubject #Top20Globally #ArtAndDesign #DesignEducation #NUSCDE

This year, our alumni are once again showcasing their work at Milan Design Week: Prototype Island and SaloneSatellite! Prototype Island is a showcase presented by the @designsingapore Council, curated by Hunn Wai and Eian Siew. Open from 21 to 26 April 2026 during Milan Design Week, the showcase unfolds across three themes to holistically examine what it means for a country to treat itself as a living prototype. We are proud to see strong representation from our alumni and faculty: • Hunn Wai (Class of 2005) — Lead Curator • E Ian Siew (Class of 2024) — Assistant Curator • Zoey Chan (Class of 2025) — Nido • Reynard Seah (Class of 2025) — Noda • Celeste Seah (Class of 2024) — Rememo • Yong Zhen Zhou (Class of 2022) & Assistant Professor Clement Zheng (Class of 2012) — Scan to Play During the same event week, another two of our graduates are exhibiting at SaloneSatellite, an international showcase for young designers under Salone del Mobile: • Bryce Lim (Class of 2025) – Squishy Vase Collection • Yixian Wang (Class of 2025) – Foggy Look forward to seeing our alumni's work displayed on this international showcase! 📍 Prototype Island Exhibition: 21 - 26 Apr 2026, 10am - 7pm (CEST) Singapore Night: 22 Apr 2026, 7pm - 11pm (CEST) Panel Talks: 21 - 22 Apr 2026 Foro Buonaparte 54, Brera Design District Free admission Visit bit.ly/dsgprototypeisland to learn more! 📍 SaloneSatellite Exhibition: 21 - 26 Apr 2026, 9.30am – 6.30pm (CEST) Milan Fairgrounds, Rho (Milan) Free admission Images courtesy of the respective designers. #DIDAlumni #PrototypeIsland #MilanDesignWeek #MDW2026 #SaloneSatellite2026 #SalonedelMobile2026 #singaporedesigners

Congratulations Leon Pereira (Class of 2026) the recipient of the Visual Communication Award to commemorate Dr Reppard and Dorothy Stone in 2025! In dedication to the parents of Associate Professor R Brian Stone, the award is established in 2022 to commemorate Dr Reppard and Dorothy Stone. This annual award recognises a 3rd year student in the Division of Industrial Design who best exhibits high quality work in the area of visual communication with high academic performance. #VisualCommunication #StoneAward #DesignExcellence #IndustrialDesign