INTRODUCTION
2019 marks the 20th anniversary of Nathan Yong’s foray into the furniture scene. Yong was then the first Singaporean to gain global acclaim and attention thanks to collaborations with international brands, paving the way for a younger generation of designers.
This retrospective show aims to share the success and creativity of Nathan Yong’s work with the public and the media, students and young designers, in Singapore and further afield.
EXHIBITION
Scenography evoking an almost futurist, cocoon-like art gallery. With white backdrop made of Tyvek fabric hint to the story told through the objects; diaphanous yet obvious, light but indestructible, this unusual backdrop highlights the products displayed turning them into lifelike paintings.
Exhibition Date: 14.09.19 – 06.10.19
Opening hours: 9am - 9pm daily
National Design Centre. 111 Middle Road
Atrium Level 1, Singapore 188969
30 PAST WORKS
Clients
Ligne Roset
Design Within Reach
Gebruder Thonet Vienna
Living Divani
Won Design
SpHaus
Punt
H&M
Disney
Changi Jewel Airport
DesignSingapore
Ipse Ipsa Ipsum
Air Division
Panelogue
Grafunkt
Folks
10 NEW WORKS
Collaborators
Dupont™
Doob Bean Bag
AB PAC (S)
H55 Studio
Superstructure
Synergraphic
MM Galleri
DESIGN DIALOGUE
This talk explores issues around materials, technology and the manufacturing process with individuals from Dupont Tyvek, Synergraphic, Marble and Meuble Galleri and Superstructure. Additionally, Yong will elaborate more on his new book, collection and this retrospective exhibition.
Speakers
Edwin Koh
Beatriz Garrote Velasco
Hilary WS Tjioe
Emily Sim
Nathan Yong
Moderated by Elodie Palasse Leroux
Dupont™
Synergraphic
MM Galleri
Superstructure
Nathan Yong Design
20.09.19, 430pm - 6pm
National Design Center. 111 Middle Road.
Auditorium Level 2. Singapore 188969
RETROSPECTIVE SHOW PARTY
Speech
Narelle Yabuka
Mark Wee
Nathan Yong
Indesign Media Asia Pacific
DesignSingapore
Nathan Yong Design
19.09.19, 6pm
National Design Center. 111 Middle Road.
Atrium Level 1. Singapore 188969
IN THE SCHEME OF THINGS
Nathan Yong: A Retrospective Show 1999 - 2019
First published in 2019
by Nathan Yong Design Pte Ltd
CREDITS
Written / Interviews / Editing : Elodie Palasse Leroux
Conversation with: Nathan Yong & Hanson Ho
Book Design: H55
Material: Dupont™ Tyvek®
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ABOUT
NATHAN YONG DESIGN
Nathan Yong runs a multidisciplinary design consultancy practice. His work spans industrial design, graphics, interior design, architectural design, strategic planning in product development, manufacturing process and branding. He is also programme leader in Lasalle School of the Arts and has been invited to speak in China Academy of Art. He is also a mentor for many young creative start ups in Singapore.
Nathan’s work has been exhibited globally in design centers in Singapore, Shizuoka, Milan, London, Koln, and Taipei. He has appeared in international magazines including Wallpaper, Monocle, Surface, Dwell, On Office and Habitus. His clients include Design Within Reach (USA), Ligne Roset (France), Living Divani (Italy), Opinion Ciatti (Italy), Sphaus (Italy), Domicil (Germany), Ethnicraft (Belgium), Grafunkt (Singapore), FOLKS furniture (Singapore) and many others.
