Singlapa

Singlapa

A Singapore design house bringing Asian stories into contemporary life through original hand-painted art, expressed across objects, textiles and experiences.

AWARD CATEGORY: RISING STAR

PEOPLE

  • Accommodates availability, leave and part-day constraints across ten team members.
  • Shapes roles around capabilities and availability through multigenerational hiring.

PLANET

  • Replaced apron plastic wrapping despite a supplier price increase from US$5.40 to US$5.60.
  • Produces in small batches and uses Thailand production where suitable for truck transport to Singapore.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS 

  • Requires textile factories to hold current OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification; visits factories to review conditions and uses specific packaging claims.
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