SINGAPORE – Returning for its fourth edition, FIND – Design Fair Asia 2025 sets the stage for one of the region’s most significant design gatherings, running from September 11 to 13 at Marina Bay Sands. As the anchor event of Singapore Design Week, the fair brings together over 250 international brands, five national pavilions, and more than 85 world-class speakers, offering a dynamic platform where global icons meet local artisans.
With participants from 22 countries, FIND 2025 builds on its reputation as both a marketplace and a think tank, exploring the intersections of design, culture, and commerce. The event hosts five major national pavilions — Italy, the Czech Republic, Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore. Each is presenting a curated showcase of heritage, innovation, and sustainability.
At the heart of the event, the FIND Global Summit convenes more than 80 thought leaders across business, architecture, hospitality, and innovation. Esteemed speakers include Mario Cucinella, Founder of Mario Cucinella Architects; Simon Yu of Zaha Hadid Architects; Hossein Rezai-Jorabi of Ramboll; and Keiji Ashizawa of Keiji Ashizawa Design. Together, they examine urgent topics such as urban resilience, purposeful luxury, AI in design, and cultural identity.
Female leaders, including Angela Spathonis of Gensler, Erin Juhl of EDG Design, and Shumin Zheng of SOM, further enrich the discourse with critical perspectives on sustainability, inclusivity, and social impact in design. Complementing these dialogues, professional associations such as the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA) bring regional depth to global conversations.
This year, DesignSingapore Council’s EMERGE @ FIND expands into its most ambitious showcase yet under the theme “Dialogue through Design.” With more than 76 designers and 800 sqm of exhibits spanning Tokyo, Jakarta, Seoul, Mumbai, and beyond, EMERGE demonstrates Asia’s vital role in shaping global design. Curated by Edwin Low, Founder of Singapore’s SUPERMAMA, alongside Suzy Annetta, the showcase highlights new Pan-Asian voices while celebrating identity and cultural exchange.
Among the exhibitors are seven FIND Social Trailblazers, including Indonesia’s AlvinT and Lana Daya, Korea’s OK Kim, the Philippines’ Myte Chen and Clark Mendoza, and Vietnam’s Amalgame — each spotlighting bold, socially conscious perspectives.
The national pavilions remain a highlight of FIND. The Italy Pavilion, supported by the Italian Trade Agency, presents a masterclass in design excellence, from the refined game tables of FAS Pendezza to the timeless upholstered furniture of Swan. Thailand brings forward its unique blend of cultural heritage and sustainability with brands such as Mobella, PDM, and WASOO by Jarerntribhop, while the Indonesia Pavilion embraces the theme “Embracing the Earth Society” with nine exhibitors championing local materials and eco-conscious innovation.
Meanwhile, Singapore’s pavilion showcases a strong line-up including Arte, AID, Deluxe Systems, and Oppolia, while the Czech Republic introduces glassmakers and design houses such as Pačinek Glass and mmcite. Collectives from Japan, Hong Kong, France, and China round out an international showcase that underscores the fair’s convergence of heritage, craft, and forward-thinking design.
Beyond exhibitions, FIND also plays a pivotal role in driving business. Its VIP Buyer Programme (VBP) facilitates curated matchmaking between top-tier exhibitors and pre-qualified buyers across Southeast Asia. From property developers and architects to HoReCa leaders and retail groups, the program ensures meaningful exchanges that generate both creative and commercial value.
This comes at a critical time for the regional industry. ASEAN and Asia Pacific remain engines of growth for furniture and interior design, fueled by rising hospitality projects and luxury residential demand. With the market projected to reach US$35.3 billion by 2027 (Mordor Intelligence), FIND provides a vital gateway for global brands navigating shifting supply chains and evolving consumer expectations.
Adding to the immersive experience, the FIND Global Summit Theatre, designed by A Life by Design, embodies Singapore’s “Nation of Design” theme. Featuring a bold palette of Singapore red, ombré string screens, and over 1,000 metres of detailed fabric, the theatre offers a symbolic space for dialogue and discovery. Sustainable elements, such as recycled furniture by Mill, underscore the event’s commitment to responsible innovation.
As a fusion of marketplace, summit, and cultural showcase, FIND – Design Fair Asia 2025 stands as more than a trade show – it is a convergence of ideas, opportunities, and inspiration. By bridging global icons with emerging local voices, it continues to position Asia as a driving force in the future of design.
