One of the best musicals available at the New York Broadway and London Westend theatre is undeniably the Jersey Boys. It’s the story of the rapid rise of the Four Seasons, the famous Italian American band in the 60s.
I love their perfect performance from the cast with their powerful vocal, the professional band, the energetic dancers, and the orchestra. All of them works together to create the perfect musical. I just love the catchy tunes in this rag-to-riches story.
Who would like to watch the musical? One thing for sure is the Broadway ticket is more expensive than the London Westend show and both have world-class performers who deliver first-class performance.
The London Westend Theatre cast
Five Frankie Valli in the USA
Design Jazz
Monday, October 18, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Happy Chinese New Year
Yesterday was the official opening of River Hongbao 2010 at The Float@ Marina Bay. The glittering and stunning light decor display were simply outstanding. There are the 12 Chinese zodiac signs, the God of Fortune, treasure house, wishing fountain and the adorable panda bears. Both Singaporeans and tourists happily posed with the various displays. Are you hungry? You can try the street food from Chengdu.
Wishing all Chinese Happy Chinese New Year and to non-Chinese, Happy Holiday!
For more information on River Hongbao, visit the official website at http://www.riverhongbao.sg/.
Treasures Fill the House
Wishing all Chinese Happy Chinese New Year and to non-Chinese, Happy Holiday!
For more information on River Hongbao, visit the official website at http://www.riverhongbao.sg/.
Treasures Fill the House
Saturday, January 2, 2010
2010 Resolution
My goal is to watch Les Miserables, one of the world longest running musical. After watching the spectacular performance by the London Les Miserable cast via youtube, I am determined to watch the live performance. Sound of Music was the musical I last watched at the Esplanade in 2005. If they are not coming to Singapore, I might be flying to London to watch the musical in December.
Susan Boyle and the Les Miserable London cast.
Susan Boyle and the Les Miserable London cast.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
The Eiffel Tower
Visit this link now to view The Eiffel Tower in 360 degrees.
http://photo.photojpl.com/tour/08toureiffel/08toureiffel.html
http://photo.photojpl.com/tour/08toureiffel/08toureiffel.html
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Japan Good Design
Japan Creative Centre is located in the tranquil corner at 4 Nassim Road, adjacent to the dynamic Orchard Road. Held in conjunction with the Singapore Design Festival, the Japan Good Design exhibition is opened to the public from 16 Nov 2009 to 29 Jan 2010. The operating hour is 0915 to 1715 from Monday to Friday. The creative centre showcases outstanding Japan designs; from the helpful domestic robot helper, furniture, utensils to their cutting-edge electronic gadgets. Japan design is renowned for quality, reliability and technological prowess. Indeed, when I want to purchase electronic gadgets like camera and laptop, I prefer Japanese products. In business, quality and reliability are all that matters. There is a mini- library for visitors to browse a diverse range of design and japan books. While reading the design books, you get to enjoy the music by Japanese leading singers. There are a few desktops and you can learn about Japan history and culture or even watch music videos or concerts by leading Japanese artistes.
Remember to get the exhibition booklet at the brochure stand or reception counter. At the end of the day, you’ll learned something new from the exhibition.
Remember to get the exhibition booklet at the brochure stand or reception counter. At the end of the day, you’ll learned something new from the exhibition.
Japan Creative Centre at 4 Nassim Road
Home-use Robot
Daily life products
Mini-Library
Exhibition Area near the entrance.
Robot Suit can expand and improve physical capability.
Butterfly Stool (1966)Sunday, December 6, 2009
Support Creativity. Stop Piracy
In Singapore several CD shops have closed due to rampant illegal music download. Singapore is not alone. CD sales has plunged globally since the invention of free music download site. Sembawang Music Centre, which used to dominate the music scene with more than 20 shops, has recently shut down. Now only HMV is standing alone to battle this challenging piracy war. To increase sales, they are resorting to selling books and allowing customers to pay and download their favourite music. To win battle, they have to change their strategy else they’ll be the next to go.
Although I am known to be parsimonious, I like to support great creative work by outstanding artists such as Jay Chou, Michael Jackson, Madonna and Lady Gaga. I enjoy the thrill of unwrapping thoughtful design CD packages and CD, with all the hard work and love put in by these geniuses. I do not hope to see all the record company shutting down. I still like the concept of mortar shop as I want to touch and feel the product. You are right; I am not a fan of online shopping.
I just watched Bad Romance, one of the best music video of the year (in my opinion) by Lady Gaga. In fact, I am inspired to write after watching the video. The music is deliciously catchy and, I think it has cemented her status as an influential fashion icon and talented musician. She writes her own songs and has her own design team to design her clothes) To me, it’s a visual feast, what with the inspiring metallic concentric spiral design encircling around her and her geometry glittering 17th century inspired costumes. It could be too much for others though as she also went naked in a subtle way without revealing too much. Instead it highlights the beauty of human female stature. The video ends off with Lady Gaga sitting indifferently beside a burnt corpse on the bed. She cleverly used metaphor to send strong message. Nakedness is related with vulnerability. A burnt corpse sends this shivering message to all man to be faithful and never ever incurred woman’s wrath for you never know what they are capable of.
I can’t wait to buy this great record by a great artist, definitely another icon after Madonna.
Although I am known to be parsimonious, I like to support great creative work by outstanding artists such as Jay Chou, Michael Jackson, Madonna and Lady Gaga. I enjoy the thrill of unwrapping thoughtful design CD packages and CD, with all the hard work and love put in by these geniuses. I do not hope to see all the record company shutting down. I still like the concept of mortar shop as I want to touch and feel the product. You are right; I am not a fan of online shopping.
I just watched Bad Romance, one of the best music video of the year (in my opinion) by Lady Gaga. In fact, I am inspired to write after watching the video. The music is deliciously catchy and, I think it has cemented her status as an influential fashion icon and talented musician. She writes her own songs and has her own design team to design her clothes) To me, it’s a visual feast, what with the inspiring metallic concentric spiral design encircling around her and her geometry glittering 17th century inspired costumes. It could be too much for others though as she also went naked in a subtle way without revealing too much. Instead it highlights the beauty of human female stature. The video ends off with Lady Gaga sitting indifferently beside a burnt corpse on the bed. She cleverly used metaphor to send strong message. Nakedness is related with vulnerability. A burnt corpse sends this shivering message to all man to be faithful and never ever incurred woman’s wrath for you never know what they are capable of.
I can’t wait to buy this great record by a great artist, definitely another icon after Madonna.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Talks Frank Gehry asks "Then what?"
In a wildly entertaining discussion with Richard Saul Wurman, architect Frank Gehry gives TEDsters his take on the power of failure, his recent buildings, and the all-important “Then what?” factor.
About Frank Gehry http://www.ted.com/speakers/frank_gehry.html
Why you should listen to him:
Frank Gehry is one of the world's most influential architects. His designs for the likes of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA are bold statements that have imposed a new aesthetic of architecture on the world at large, enlivening streetscapes and creating new destinations. Gehry has extended his vision beyond brick-and-mortar too, collaborating with artists such as Claes Oldenberg and Richard Serra, and designing watches, teapots and a line of jewelry for Tiffany & Co.
Now in his 70s, Gehry refuses to slow down or compromise his fierce vision: He and his team at Gehry Partners are working on a $4 billion development of the Atlantic Yards in Brooklyn, and a spectacular Guggenheim museum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which interprets local architecture traditions into a language all his own. Incorporating local architectural motifs without simply paying lip service to Middle Eastern culture, the building bears all the hallmarks of a classic Gehry design.
"He has profoundly reordered the idea of constructed space among people who don't think about buildings for a living but who work in them, live in them -- and pay for them."Time
About Frank Gehry http://www.ted.com/speakers/frank_gehry.html
Why you should listen to him:
Frank Gehry is one of the world's most influential architects. His designs for the likes of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA are bold statements that have imposed a new aesthetic of architecture on the world at large, enlivening streetscapes and creating new destinations. Gehry has extended his vision beyond brick-and-mortar too, collaborating with artists such as Claes Oldenberg and Richard Serra, and designing watches, teapots and a line of jewelry for Tiffany & Co.
Now in his 70s, Gehry refuses to slow down or compromise his fierce vision: He and his team at Gehry Partners are working on a $4 billion development of the Atlantic Yards in Brooklyn, and a spectacular Guggenheim museum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which interprets local architecture traditions into a language all his own. Incorporating local architectural motifs without simply paying lip service to Middle Eastern culture, the building bears all the hallmarks of a classic Gehry design.
"He has profoundly reordered the idea of constructed space among people who don't think about buildings for a living but who work in them, live in them -- and pay for them."Time
Sunday, November 29, 2009
City Hall Design Exhibition
Although the Singapore Design Festival is officially over, there are still some design exhibitions going on at the Vivocity. Alright I have not visit yet but will do so next week.
Two weeks ago, I went to City Hall building whereby there were several design events. Of all the design exhibitions, I like the Taiwan design and the British design. Unfortunately, the 50 years Creative British did not allow visitors to take photograph. I like the British team as they infused pop and loud music in the exhibition and they featured successful artists like the Spice Girls and top designers like SeymourPowell and successful author J.K Rowling in a short video showcasing British creative industy achievement. There is another section which exhibit Benoy, which design the ION orchard. They also explained how they came up with the idea through their sketches.
Of all the Chinese societies, I like Taiwan best as Taiwanese people are really kind and helpful. In addition, they have really talented people such as Jay Chou who rose to the top as he can really write great music.
Last year, I went to Taiwan and I was really impressed with their graphic and retail design. Their work has this 'wow' factor and you can feel the bright and colourful society they have, as evident in their Blue and Green parties. If you observe Taiwan, they enjoy freedom which sometimes can be too messy-riots. Nevertheless, they produce the best musician and some of the best director like Lee Ang and designers in Chinese region.
Two weeks ago, I went to City Hall building whereby there were several design events. Of all the design exhibitions, I like the Taiwan design and the British design. Unfortunately, the 50 years Creative British did not allow visitors to take photograph. I like the British team as they infused pop and loud music in the exhibition and they featured successful artists like the Spice Girls and top designers like SeymourPowell and successful author J.K Rowling in a short video showcasing British creative industy achievement. There is another section which exhibit Benoy, which design the ION orchard. They also explained how they came up with the idea through their sketches.
Of all the Chinese societies, I like Taiwan best as Taiwanese people are really kind and helpful. In addition, they have really talented people such as Jay Chou who rose to the top as he can really write great music.
Last year, I went to Taiwan and I was really impressed with their graphic and retail design. Their work has this 'wow' factor and you can feel the bright and colourful society they have, as evident in their Blue and Green parties. If you observe Taiwan, they enjoy freedom which sometimes can be too messy-riots. Nevertheless, they produce the best musician and some of the best director like Lee Ang and designers in Chinese region.
City Hall building.
This exhibition features Taiwan influential and creative designers and tv producer and educator and introduce their outstanding works.
ICSID World Design Congress Exhibition at Suntec City
Icsid World Design Congress Exhibition at Suntec City is jointly organised by DesignSingapore Council, Designers Association of Singapore, OrcaDesign Consultants, NY and Temasek Polytechnic.
Several events were exhibited such as the Utterubbish Exhibition ,Portfolio Show for Young Designers which feature top graduates’ works.
Visitors get to browse Singapore top design graduating students' works around this hexogon table.
Design development sketches of award-winning design, Phin in the Nix Folding Bicycle Competition 2009.
Contextual presentation.
Doggy's Poo Scooter by Ang Hui Ting from Ngee Ann Polytechnic
This award-winning design is designed by Temasek Polytechnic graduate Lee Si Ni
Sketching to explore and and develop idea of Mobile Portal.
I first saw this lamp on the cover page on I-S magazine. If you look carefully, there is no red tape. This lamp is titled ‘Anything But Red’, by Larry Peh. This political statement lamp doesn’t come cheap. It costs about $1000.00 as he used industrial-strength 3M tape.
This exquisite lamp is made from ice-cream sticks.
Exhibition by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Several events were exhibited such as the Utterubbish Exhibition ,Portfolio Show for Young Designers which feature top graduates’ works.
Visitors get to browse Singapore top design graduating students' works around this hexogon table.
Design development sketches of award-winning design, Phin in the Nix Folding Bicycle Competition 2009.
Contextual presentation.
Doggy's Poo Scooter by Ang Hui Ting from Ngee Ann Polytechnic
This award-winning design is designed by Temasek Polytechnic graduate Lee Si Ni
Sketching to explore and and develop idea of Mobile Portal.
I first saw this lamp on the cover page on I-S magazine. If you look carefully, there is no red tape. This lamp is titled ‘Anything But Red’, by Larry Peh. This political statement lamp doesn’t come cheap. It costs about $1000.00 as he used industrial-strength 3M tape.
This exquisite lamp is made from ice-cream sticks.
Exhibition by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Gigantic LV Bag on Display
You can’t help but notice this gigantic LV branded bag located outside Ngee Ann city. It’s a popular sculpture with tourists and Singaporeans who want to pose with this bag. 
TED Talks on Design Ideas worth Spreading on 28 November 09
I am thankful to attend the TED Talks on Design Ideas worth Spreading at Ngee Ann Kongsi auditorium, Singapore Management University as more than 700 people registered for the event but only 300 participants were selected. Thank you TEDx Singapore! This event was organised by a group of passionate volunteers, the Curatorial teams of TEDx Singapore and TEDxGreen.
During the two hours and a half programme, we were shown 7 videos relating to design talks by leading designers, engineers who aspire to make the world a better place.
I am most impressed with the TED talk, Design with Passionate Anger by Michael Pritchard. He channelled his anger and frustration with lack of clean water in the developing world and the inefficiency of aid agencies to create a Lifesaver purification water bottle. The Lifesaver bottle helps to solve the problem of being forced to drink unsafe water. Using cutting-edge nanotechnology, he designed the lifesaver water bottle which sterilised water and filtered virus as small as 25nm.
Another talk that I like is Biomimicry in Action by Janine Benyus. She advised inventors to observe nature first when solving a design problem. In the talk, she showed examples of existing products such as the aerodynamic, solar-powered designs that take their cue from nature.
Although TED stands for Technology, Entertaining and Design, Singapore TEDx has its own interpretation; Thinkers & Especially Doers.
For more information, visit www.ted.com
During the two hours and a half programme, we were shown 7 videos relating to design talks by leading designers, engineers who aspire to make the world a better place.
I am most impressed with the TED talk, Design with Passionate Anger by Michael Pritchard. He channelled his anger and frustration with lack of clean water in the developing world and the inefficiency of aid agencies to create a Lifesaver purification water bottle. The Lifesaver bottle helps to solve the problem of being forced to drink unsafe water. Using cutting-edge nanotechnology, he designed the lifesaver water bottle which sterilised water and filtered virus as small as 25nm.
Another talk that I like is Biomimicry in Action by Janine Benyus. She advised inventors to observe nature first when solving a design problem. In the talk, she showed examples of existing products such as the aerodynamic, solar-powered designs that take their cue from nature.
Although TED stands for Technology, Entertaining and Design, Singapore TEDx has its own interpretation; Thinkers & Especially Doers.
For more information, visit www.ted.com
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
President's Design Award 2009- Design of the Year
For the first time, there is interactivity in design exhibition. The pleasant lady at the President’s Design Award exhibition urged me to sit on this seemingly fragile award-winning rocking chair (this is made of continuous folded strip of moulded fiberglass).
Considering the fact that it can support my weight, I think it has achieved its objective of a functional chair. However, I don’t feel safe as I was constantly worried of the chair dropping to the other side, thus when I got up, I needed someone to support me.
I like this design as this chair attempts to fuse functionality and arts. I think it is the first designer chair that allows visitors to sit on the chair. Most exhibitions do not allow visitors to sit on the chair. On first look, I was not convinced that the chair can work well. As the saying goes, Looks can deceive. Never judge a book by its cover.
President’s Design Award Singapore
Paper Fold, Design of the Year 2009
By Exit Design founder, PC Ee.
Advice for emerging designers:
“Keep going. Persevere, believe in what you want to achieve.
Considering the fact that it can support my weight, I think it has achieved its objective of a functional chair. However, I don’t feel safe as I was constantly worried of the chair dropping to the other side, thus when I got up, I needed someone to support me.
I like this design as this chair attempts to fuse functionality and arts. I think it is the first designer chair that allows visitors to sit on the chair. Most exhibitions do not allow visitors to sit on the chair. On first look, I was not convinced that the chair can work well. As the saying goes, Looks can deceive. Never judge a book by its cover.
President’s Design Award Singapore
Paper Fold, Design of the Year 2009
By Exit Design founder, PC Ee.
Advice for emerging designers:
“Keep going. Persevere, believe in what you want to achieve.
Paper Fold chairSingapore President's Design Award 2009 Exhibition
Visit the Singapore President's Design Award 2009 exhibition at Ion Orchard gallery, level 4. This award honours the best designers in Singapore.
Designer of the Year 2009 Tham Khai Meng, Worldwide Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather, New York.He cleverly replaced the C with H.
What do you see?
ByDesigner of the Year 2009, Chris Lee Founder and Creative Director Asylum Creative Pte Ltd Singapore
“Innovation is extremely powerful only when we do not lose track of the original purpose and intention.”
His advice for emerging designers:
Be passionate, brave, humble and lastly, ambitious.
Do you feel the urge to buy the chocolate in colourful packages?
Designer of the Year 2009 Tham Khai Meng, Worldwide Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather, New York.He cleverly replaced the C with H. 
What do you see?
ByDesigner of the Year 2009, Chris Lee Founder and Creative Director Asylum Creative Pte Ltd Singapore“Innovation is extremely powerful only when we do not lose track of the original purpose and intention.”
His advice for emerging designers:
Be passionate, brave, humble and lastly, ambitious.
Do you feel the urge to buy the chocolate in colourful packages? Korea Good Design Selection at Ion Orchard
At level 4 of Ion Orchard, you can visit two design exhibitions, one of which is the Korean Good Design Selection. Besides product designs, they also feature outstanding architecture designs. Korea is catching up with the Japanese in the area of innovative design. To find out more, you can visit the exhibition which will end on 30 N0vember. 
An overall view of the Good Korean Design exhibition.
You'll find this block around Singapore city.
Magnifying Glass Jewelry (System Jewelry Design Research Ltd.)
This innovative Magnifying Glass Jewelry is not simply a necklace but also a jewelry magnifier. This jewelry can be worn as a luxurious necklace, but when necessary, it can utilised and worn as a jewelry magnifier as well. The front of the jewelry adopts an urban and refined look which can be worn in various ways so as to cater to different occasions, while the elegantly designed jewelry magnifier offers a practical edge to this concept.
Einstein Baby Spoon (Raon Co., Ltd)
Raon’s Einstein Baby Spoon is completely made of 100% pure silicon, unlike other products in the market which are typically made of rubber or plastic. This distinctive quality effectively makes this Baby Spoon free from Endocrine disruptors and metallic toxicities, in addition to it being safe for children, this product can be easily sterilized in boiling water. The spoon and its handle are streamlined in design and can comfortably fit in a baby’s mouth and hands. Furthermore, the Einstein Intelligence Development Ring included with the spoon is also helpful in developing a baby’s intelligence and concentration by stimulating the nerves of the baby’s fingers.
Wood Block Car Series (Edtoy Co., Ltd)
The Edtoy Wood Block Car Series demonstrates the effectiveness of educational toys in harnessing a child’s imaginative, cognitive and emotional development. This toy block series uses a rotating magnet as the means to make connections, allowing children to engage in unrestricted assembly and disassembly of parts so that they are able to reconfigure the car’s structure conveniently and creatively. As the various car components belonging to different models in the series are specifically designed to be compatible with each other, children are thus challenged to redesign the Edtoy Wood Block Car, encouraging their sense of initiative, spatial perception and problem-solving abilities.
An overall view of the Good Korean Design exhibition.
You'll find this block around Singapore city. 
Magnifying Glass Jewelry (System Jewelry Design Research Ltd.)This innovative Magnifying Glass Jewelry is not simply a necklace but also a jewelry magnifier. This jewelry can be worn as a luxurious necklace, but when necessary, it can utilised and worn as a jewelry magnifier as well. The front of the jewelry adopts an urban and refined look which can be worn in various ways so as to cater to different occasions, while the elegantly designed jewelry magnifier offers a practical edge to this concept.
Einstein Baby Spoon (Raon Co., Ltd)Raon’s Einstein Baby Spoon is completely made of 100% pure silicon, unlike other products in the market which are typically made of rubber or plastic. This distinctive quality effectively makes this Baby Spoon free from Endocrine disruptors and metallic toxicities, in addition to it being safe for children, this product can be easily sterilized in boiling water. The spoon and its handle are streamlined in design and can comfortably fit in a baby’s mouth and hands. Furthermore, the Einstein Intelligence Development Ring included with the spoon is also helpful in developing a baby’s intelligence and concentration by stimulating the nerves of the baby’s fingers.
Wood Block Car Series (Edtoy Co., Ltd)The Edtoy Wood Block Car Series demonstrates the effectiveness of educational toys in harnessing a child’s imaginative, cognitive and emotional development. This toy block series uses a rotating magnet as the means to make connections, allowing children to engage in unrestricted assembly and disassembly of parts so that they are able to reconfigure the car’s structure conveniently and creatively. As the various car components belonging to different models in the series are specifically designed to be compatible with each other, children are thus challenged to redesign the Edtoy Wood Block Car, encouraging their sense of initiative, spatial perception and problem-solving abilities.
Singapore Design Festival
For the past few days, I attended several interesting events during Singapore Design Festival from 20 November to 30 November. All in all, there are 99 events, most of which offer free admission whereas some events require you to pay hefty fees of $600.00. Took hundreds of photos and need to sort them out. I'll be updating my blog by this week.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Richard Seymour
Mr Richard Seymour is a great and successful designer, yet humble and jovial great man. He is also the founder and company director of Seymourpowell, an award-winning company based in London. I am really grateful that I could attend the talk by him in September this year at a secondary school.
He shared with us his perspectives on Design thinking in the 21st Century. He summed up in the statement, ‘
Design thinking is a process for practical, creative (non-linear, chaotic, ‘nuclear’ thinking) resolution of problems or issues that looks for an improved future result. It is the essential ability to combine empathy, creativity, and rationality to meet user needs and drive business success.
He also shared his experience in his design project and how important it is to consider ‘emotion’ when designing a product. His company came up with the idea of Baby G watches for the ladies. Clearly, a generic watch does not appeal to female. It is necessary to differentiate to meet the needs of others. For example, I like pink and purple colour. I do not really like to wear big metallic watch.
To find out more about Seymourpowell, visit this website
http://www.seymourpowell.com/
He shared with us his perspectives on Design thinking in the 21st Century. He summed up in the statement, ‘
Design thinking is a process for practical, creative (non-linear, chaotic, ‘nuclear’ thinking) resolution of problems or issues that looks for an improved future result. It is the essential ability to combine empathy, creativity, and rationality to meet user needs and drive business success.
He also shared his experience in his design project and how important it is to consider ‘emotion’ when designing a product. His company came up with the idea of Baby G watches for the ladies. Clearly, a generic watch does not appeal to female. It is necessary to differentiate to meet the needs of others. For example, I like pink and purple colour. I do not really like to wear big metallic watch.
To find out more about Seymourpowell, visit this website
http://www.seymourpowell.com/
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
TED Talks
I have been thinking of attending TED for some time after I watched TED talk by Philippe Starck who shared his insights on design at TED talk. http://www.ted.com/talks/philippe_starck_thinks_deep_on_design.html
Finally I have the opportunity to attend TED talk on 28 November. It will be a platform for me to learn and interact with other creative and passionate people.
About TED (http://www.ted.com/pages/view/id/5)
TED is a small nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader. Along with the annual TED Conference in Long Beach, California, and the TEDGlobal conference in Oxford UK, TED includes the award-winning TEDTalks video site, the Open Translation Program, the new TEDx community program, this year's TEDIndia Conference and the annual TED Prize.
Finally I have the opportunity to attend TED talk on 28 November. It will be a platform for me to learn and interact with other creative and passionate people.
About TED (http://www.ted.com/pages/view/id/5)
TED is a small nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader. Along with the annual TED Conference in Long Beach, California, and the TEDGlobal conference in Oxford UK, TED includes the award-winning TEDTalks video site, the Open Translation Program, the new TEDx community program, this year's TEDIndia Conference and the annual TED Prize.
Stefan Sagmeister of The Power of Time Off
Singapore Design Festival 2009
I can’t wait to attend the Singapore Design Festival. The biennial event has finally arrived! This year theme is Design 2050 Possibilities for Tomorrow. Most events will start on 20 November 2009.
There are many interesting exhibitions such as the following;
Korean Good Design Award at Ion Orchard
Japan Good Design at Japan Creative Centre, 4 Nassim Road
Love & Money- 50 Years of Creative Britain at The City Hall, PSC Admin Level 4
President’s Design Award 2009-11-18
Sustainab.Italy at City Hall
Amazonia in Singapore – A Tribute to Nature’s Design
Polish Architects Exhibition 2009-11-18 Exhibition by NUS & Ecole Nationale
Superieure de Creation Industrielle
Design Ideas Worth Spreading. TEDxSingapore, TEDxGreen 28 November 2009, 9 am to 12 pm. Singapore Management University School of Accountancy, Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium.
It is a great learning opportunity. To learn from the Best of the Best, to understand different cultures such as the Korean and Britain and how they incorporate their unique cultures into product design. I love Italy and French designs as they are really outstanding.
This year, there are a total of 99 events. To find out more, visit this official website http://www.singaporedesignfestival.com/designfest09/default.aspx.
There are many interesting exhibitions such as the following;
Korean Good Design Award at Ion Orchard
Japan Good Design at Japan Creative Centre, 4 Nassim Road
Love & Money- 50 Years of Creative Britain at The City Hall, PSC Admin Level 4
President’s Design Award 2009-11-18
Sustainab.Italy at City Hall
Amazonia in Singapore – A Tribute to Nature’s Design
Polish Architects Exhibition 2009-11-18 Exhibition by NUS & Ecole Nationale
Superieure de Creation Industrielle
Design Ideas Worth Spreading. TEDxSingapore, TEDxGreen 28 November 2009, 9 am to 12 pm. Singapore Management University School of Accountancy, Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium.
It is a great learning opportunity. To learn from the Best of the Best, to understand different cultures such as the Korean and Britain and how they incorporate their unique cultures into product design. I love Italy and French designs as they are really outstanding.
This year, there are a total of 99 events. To find out more, visit this official website http://www.singaporedesignfestival.com/designfest09/default.aspx.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Esplanade Presents Visual Arts - Beautiful Peripherals
Esplanade is one of my favourite places as it make me at ease and inspired. It is a world-class theater and I simply love its unique design. It looks like the sweet durian and is a true reflection of Singapore' culture, Food. On 7 November, I visited the Esplanade to recharge and admire the art works. On 14 November, the Esplanade was cordon off for the APEC members only.
From 7 November 2009 to 3 January 2010, the Esplanade presents Beautiful Peripherals by Khiew Huey Chian. The following is the description of the artwork as shown at the Esplanade.
The structures, forms, shapes or surfaces of this work are created by the artist in response to the flora and fauna found specifically around Esplanade and its reclaimed coastal line. While perceived as futile in comparison to other plants species, it is the presence of these weeds that holds the soil firmly together, thus making their role important. Staggering the plywood in layers, the artist is also reminded of the crashing of the waves of the shores, and the many contents the waves leave and take with it, Such is the reflection of the composite of Singapore, receiving form other shores (through its trading history, immigrants, etc) and also leaving other things behind. The vertical structures may be perceived as high-rise or, more metaphorically, growth.
Beautiful Peripherals by Khiew Huey Chian, a Singaporean.
From 7 November 2009 to 3 January 2010, the Esplanade presents Beautiful Peripherals by Khiew Huey Chian. The following is the description of the artwork as shown at the Esplanade.
The structures, forms, shapes or surfaces of this work are created by the artist in response to the flora and fauna found specifically around Esplanade and its reclaimed coastal line. While perceived as futile in comparison to other plants species, it is the presence of these weeds that holds the soil firmly together, thus making their role important. Staggering the plywood in layers, the artist is also reminded of the crashing of the waves of the shores, and the many contents the waves leave and take with it, Such is the reflection of the composite of Singapore, receiving form other shores (through its trading history, immigrants, etc) and also leaving other things behind. The vertical structures may be perceived as high-rise or, more metaphorically, growth.
Beautiful Peripherals by Khiew Huey Chian, a Singaporean.
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