Nathan Yong

Founder, Nathan Yong Design, Co-Founder & Design Director, Grafunkt

Nathan Yong

Nathan Yong is an award-winning Singaporean designer with a multidisciplinary practice based in Singapore. His expertise spans industrial design, graphics, interiors, and branding, evident in his minimalist yet poetic approach to furniture and product design.

His work is defined by clean lines, functionality, and honest materials, often inspired by nature. A graduate of Temasek Polytechnic and the University of New South Wales, Nathan gained early experience sourcing products across Asia, developing a keen understanding of manufacturing and craftsmanship.

His accolades include the Red Dot Concept Design Award and the Singapore President’s Design Award: Designer of the Year. Publications such as Wallpaper* and Monocle have featured his designs, and he has collaborated with international brands such as Ligne Roset.

He recently served as Creative Director for “Neufolk: Bridging Tradition and Future in Design” at Singapore Design Week 2024, showcasing his ability to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Beyond his practice, Nathan is also the program leader of the BA (Hons) Product Design program at University of the Arts Singapore and contributes to the design community by speaking at institutions like the China Academy of Art, serving on design award juries, and mentoring young creative startups across Asia.

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