Nathan Yong
Founder
Nathan Design
Nathan Yong runs a multidisciplinary design consultancy based in Singapore, with expertise in industrial design, graphics, interior design, product development strategy, and branding. In his free time, he creates artistic objects and installations. He is also the Programme Leader at LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore and has been invited to speak at the China Academy of Art. Additionally, he serves on the jury for several prestigious design awards and mentors young creative startups across Asia.
His work has been exhibited internationally, including in Singapore, Shizuoka, Milan, London, Cologne, and Taipei. Yong has been featured in renowned publications such as Dezeen, Design Anthology, Wallpaper, Monocle, Surface, Dwell, On Office, and Habitus. His clients include major global brands like Design Within Reach (USA), Herman Miller (USA), Ligne Roset (France), Living Divani (Italy), and others. In 2008, he received the prestigious Singapore President’s Design Award for Designer of the Year and is currently the Creative Director for the Marina Design District at Singapore Design Week 2024.
Yong’s design philosophy merges traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, producing timeless works that resonate with global audiences. His process strips away unnecessary details to capture the essence of objects, challenging the existential role of design and infusing his creations with a lightness of restraint.
Yong’s recent projects include a solo exhibition, “Being and Nothingness,” where he explored themes of identity, society, and human experience through industrial materials like stainless steel. This exhibition reflects on Singaporean societal values, especially around efficiency and personal identity. He is also the founder of Folks Furniture, a global contemporary wooden furniture brand, and co-founder of Grafunkt, a contemporary furniture retailer in Singapore.
His work continues to be exhibited in prestigious venues such as the National Gallery Singapore, cementing his influence in the global design landscape.
nathan@nathanyongdesign.com
