We gather to surface what gets missed: the in-between bits, the parts of the journey that never make it onto LinkedIn. From in-house leadership to lesser-known creatives, we go where the story actually lives.
Some are panels. Some are slow afternoons over pizza and puzzles. Markets, exhibitions, what-have-you. Always nifty. Always thoughtful. For people who don’t fit the mould.
Doors open. Drinks maybe? Leave with perspective, and a few new friends (perhaps).
Mar 29–30, 2025
A private exhibit of real stories and memorabilia, imagined paraphernalia, we celebrated Transgender Visibility day by revisiting the heyday of Desker Road’s transgender sex workers through exhibits, intimate sharing and more, raising funds for T-shelter.
In collaboration with LAANK | Special thanks June Chua, Siang Ern, Celeste
Nov 16, 2024
With everything around us moving so quickly, it feels forgotten that good things take time to be made. This is why we started SNAILS—a community hang-out initiative where we gather for the sole purpose of appreciating and enjoying the process with one another.
For SNAILS 01, we had a jigsaw puzzle hangout with delicious pizza by @keenwaybread and nutritious kmobucha by @amanitakombucha .
Oct 23, 2024
Aside from the big names in the design industry most already know, who else is out there? We seek out designers who have stayed hidden but are nevertheless working hard quietly behind the scenes.
For this session, we’re thrilled to have Aurial , Rachel, and Azelia with us as we explore creative career trajectories outside of the standard. Beyond aesthetics, we unpack fresh perspectives as they share more with us about their unique life-stories to the different career decisions they’ve made.
WIP Sessions seek to create room for people to learn from others’ unique experiences, especially the challenges faced in their extraordinary paths. Through intimate in-person sharing, panel discussions, and chats, we explore topics in the world of graphic design and beyond.
Aug 1, 2024
What is it really like to be working in-house? What are the challenges in-house leaders from different industries face, and how are they shaping culture for their creative teams?
For our very first WIP Session, we’re thrilled to have with us Grayce Tan @jacinta.lim and Wei, who will be sharing their own life stories of working in-house and managing a team of creatives with us.
WIP Sessions seek to create room for people to learn from others’ unique experiences, especially the challenges faced in their extraordinary paths. Through intimate in-person sharing, panel discussions, and chats, we explore topics beyond the world of graphic design.
Aug 7 – Oct 8, 2023
FORBIDDEN FRUIT 02 is a pop-up collection of temptingly beautiful goods, prints and objects by home-grown creatives. For this edition, we're featuring up & coming graphic designers—some of whom are selling their work for the first time!
Featuring:
@kool.type / @phrawgcraft / @herman.svg / @mikanorchard/ @ananyasaraf.design / @kwokyt / @q.qqing / @avecyuno / @sospeedygirl / @fthrsli / @hellovanlim / @zeharn_zeherng / / / / /
Feb 18–19, 2023
FORBIDDEN FRUIT is a pop-up collection of temptingly beautiful goods, prints and objects by home-grown creatives. A super chill day with drinks, bites and beats while supporting our favourite artists, both familiar and new!
Featuring:
@aaah.house / @rousong.ware / @rabbitfolder / @cruddystore / @nikkei.dex / @deniseardenise / @okenak / @zayrerboy / @jiaened / @trangdrawsbangs / @yesjustzhou / @shiaaaan / / /
