About Red Dot Design Museum
The Red Dot Design Museum in Marina Bay, Downtown Core, Singapore, is one of two Red Dot Design Museums worldwide, alongside Essen, Germany. Located at 11 Marina Boulevard along the Marina Bay waterfront, it showcases award-winning products from the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award. The museum presents contemporary product design, design concepts and communication design in a conserved waterfront building.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a contemporary museum space along the Marina Bay waterfront displaying curated exhibitions of Red Dot Award-winning products and concepts. The interior features minimalist gallery spaces with over 500 exhibits spanning furniture, electronics, lighting and lifestyle products that can be touched and tested. The building includes a museum shop, cafe and waterfront promenade with views of Marina Bay. Exhibitions are self-guided with informational labels.
Key highlights
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Permanent collection of Red Dot Design Award-winning products from around the world
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Interactive exhibits where visitors can touch and test many displayed products
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Waterfront location at Marina Bay with glass facade and bay views
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Rotating temporary exhibitions on contemporary design trends and concepts
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MAAD (Market of Artists and Designers) pop-up and design shop featuring local designers
History of Red Dot Design Museum
The Red Dot Design Museum Singapore was originally established in 2005 at Maxwell Road in the former Traffic Police Headquarters. It relocated to its current purpose-converted building at 11 Marina Boulevard in Marina Bay in 2017. It is the Asian flagship of the Red Dot Design Award, which originated in Germany in 1955 and is one of the world's largest design competitions.
Culture & Context
The museum serves as a centre for design excellence and innovation in Asia, promoting public appreciation of good design and creativity. It showcases international contemporary design culture and provides a platform for designers, brands and students through exhibitions, awards and educational programmes.
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