50 Most Influential in Singapore Design 2015: Beacons of Inspiration

An excerpt from Tatler Singapore’s article on the ‘50 Most Influential in Singapore Design 2015’:

“Milton Tan contributed immensely to Singapore’s design scene with his influential involvement in programmes and initiatives to promote and develop the country’s design sector. He was a Fellow at (then) Ministry of Information Communication and the Arts, Singapore from 2002 to 2009, and founding executive director of the annual President’s Design Award and the biennial Singapore Design festival, among other successful initiatives.

Instrumental in developing international design relationships, Tan recognised the importance of highlighting Singapore design on a global scale. He was involved in the signing of five international Memorandums of Understanding with the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers, the Korea Institute of Design Promotion, the State of Victoria, Australia, the Vitra Design Museum and the government of the Kingdom of Denmark. Tan also commenced Singapore’s involvement in the Venice Biennale International Architectural Exhibition with a successful nine-week inaugural presentation in 2004. For his unwavering dedication to Singapore design, Tan was conferred The Public Service medal by the President of Singapore in 2009.