Discovered Singapore launched at the iconic Red Dot Design Museum in Singapore on 16th May 2024. More than 80 attendees from the Singaporean design community attended alongside regional furniture manufacturers, retailers and timber distributors.

A highlight of the event was a 'fireside chat' with project mentor, Nathan Yong and project designer Tan Wei Xiang facilitated by Janice Seow, Editor of Indesign APAC.

Over the course of the week's exhibiiton, several groups of design and architecture students visited. Rod Wiles presented to groups from the National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering and Singapore University of Technology and Design Faculty of Architecture and Sustainable Design.

“We are heartened that various groups of students visited Discovered Singapore. I cannot over-emphasise the importance of influencing the next generation of specifiers. American hardwood arrives in the workshop carbon negative and continues to be a carbon store throughout the lifespan of the furniture. The aesthetic qualities of the wood add warmth and contribute to biophilic design.” 

– Rod Wiles, Director Oceania, AHEC