Florist blooms as Designer of the Year at President's Design Award

Florist blooms as Designer of the Year at President's Design Award

A florist known for his work at society weddings has bagged a top design accolade at this year's President's Design Award, becoming the first floral designer to do so in the award's eight-year history. 


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Here is the joint media statement by DesignSingapore Council, Ministry of Communications and Information, and Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore

15 designers and designs received Singapore's top design accolade - President's Design Award 2013

President Tony Tan Keng Yam, patron of the President's Design Award, presented the prestigious design award to six 'Designer of the Year' and nine 'Design of the Year' recipients at the award ceremony held on 3 December 2013 at the Istana.

2 In its eighth year, the President's Design Award is Singapore's highest honour accorded to designers and design projects. It recognises the achievements and contributions of Singapore designers who are making a difference to the lives of Singaporeans and that of the larger global community. This year, a total of 131 nominations were received for both the 'Designer of the Year' and 'Design of the Year' categories.

3 "The nation's top design honour went to 15 recipients for their exceptional role in contributing to Singaporean society, as well as to the world at large. The six 'Designers of the Year' are not only role models for the next generation of designers, they believe passionately in nurturing and encouraging them to push the boundaries of design. Each of the nine 'Designs of the Year' represent the best in class in innovation and forward-thinking and most of all, in improving people's quality of life. From an iconic garden of national importance, to an exhibition with a message close to our hearts, to humble, everyday products, these designs have transformed the social, economic and physical landscape and enriched people's lives," said Mr Robert Tomlin, Chairman, President's Design Award 2013 Steering Committee and Chairman, DesignSingapore Council.

4 Mr Ng Lang, Chief Executive Officer, Urban Redevelopment Authority said: "As a young nation, we are making our mark in the global design arena. We see this in our architects and designers who are developing a distinctively Singapore signature. These architects and designers are challenging norms, pushing boundaries and experimenting with fusing aesthetically-pleasing designs with practical sustainability outcomes. We hope they will be role models to young architects and designers, showing that it's possible to dream big dreams and make them come true."

5 "The President's Design Award is our salute to the achievements of design practitioners, whose work enhance the lives of Singaporeans, grow the economy and reinforce Singapore's position as the global city for design. This year's PDA coincides with a milestone of the design sector - the completion of the National Design Centre. Setting up this nexus for innovation and learning signifies the Government's commitment in supporting and promoting Singapore designers and designs to better serve the community and businesses. The DesignSingapore Council encourages PDA recipients to continue their remarkable work to champion quality design and be an inspiration to younger designers," said Mr Jeffrey Ho, Executive Director, DesignSingapore Council.

6 Administered by the DesignSingapore Council of the Ministry of Communications and Information, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority, the award is presented in two categories - 'Designer of the Year' and 'Design of the Year'. Six individuals and nine designs have been conferred the award this year.

7 The six 'Designer of the Year' recipients are:

a. Patrick Chia
Director, Squeeze Design;
Director, Design Incubation Centre; and
Creative Director, d.lab

b. Richard K F Ho
Principal
RichardHO Architects

c. Alfie Leong
Designer/Director
The Little Voice Pte Ltd

d. Pann Lim
Creative Officer
Kinetic Design and Advertising Pte Ltd

e. Harijanto Setiawan
Director
Boenga Pte Ltd

f. Yip Yuen Hong
Principal
ip:li Architects

8 The nine 'Design of the Year' recipients are:

a. Being Together: Family & Portraits - Photographing with John Clang
Kingsmen Exhibits Pte Ltd
Brett Cameron
Thomas Morris

In collaboration with
Clang Photography
John Clang

The National Museum of Singapore
Szan Tan

b. Dell Inspiron 23: All-In-One PC
Dell Global B.V. (Singapore Branch)
Experience Design Group
Chan Wai Lim
Yong Khang Chian
James Hallar

c. Gardens by the Bay (Bay South Garden)
Gardens by the Bay
Dr Kiat W. Tan
Peggy Chong
Kenneth Er (and Team)

d. Initial 'Signature' Range
Orcadesign Consultants
Jeremy Sun Ting Kung
Michael Toh Chong Nam
Ryan Toh Kian Seng
Da Ze Lee
Kwek Chin Leong

In collaboration with
Greaves Best Design
Michael Best

e. Lucky Shophouse
CHANG Architects
Chang Yong Ter

f. PARKROYAL on Pickering
WOHA Architects Pte Ltd

g. Satay by the Bay
Linghao Architects
Ling Hao

Design Collaborators
KUU
Tan Kok Meng
Satoko Saeki

h. Singapore Icons

S U P E R M A M A
Edwin Low Chee Siong

In collaboration with
ampulets
James Teo Chye Koon

Relay Room
De Winne Mark Yehan

Quiet Studio
Fion Lum Pui Mun

Desinere
Melvin Ong Yit Leong
Chang Shian Wei

i. Snapware Eco Flip
World Kitchen (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd
Lee Eng Leong
Lin Shini
Park Eunsung

About the President's Design Award

The President's Design Award is Singapore's highest honour accorded to designers and designs from all design disciplines. It recognises the significant contributions and achievements of an extraordinary group of people who are making a difference to the lives of Singaporeans and to the lives of the larger global community. The recipients are the standard bearers for design excellence, models for future generations of designers to match and exceed. As these standards permeate into the consciousness of society, they bring about a greater general awareness and appreciation of quality design.

The 'Designer of the Year' award category recognises designers or design teams for their creativity and achievements in any design discipline, demonstrated by a sustained body or portfolio of works.

The 'Design of the Year' award category recognises the national significance and creative value to Singapore of projects or products in any design discipline.

A total of 24 'Designers of the Year' and 56 'Designs of the Year' have been conferred the award from 2006-2012.

More information about the President's Design Award is available at www.designsingapore.org/pda.

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