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Design for WEllness

A Nationwide Initiative to Inspire Intentional Well-being
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Design for WEllness is a nationwide movement that encourages people to care more intentionally about their well-being. By integrating wellness into everyday public spaces, we aim to create visual reminders that make well-being more accessible, inclusive, and actionable.​

Our Vision

  • Encourage proactive well-being practices in everyday life

  • Foster a culture of shared responsibility for wellness in the community

  • Reduce stigma around mental health through creative, nonintrusive public engagement

  • Empower individuals to take ownership of well-being spaces through co-creation

Design for WEllness 2024

 

The second edition of Design for WEllness, launched in June 2024, expanded the initiative nationwide in partnership with the National Library Board (NLB) and Health Promotion Board (HPB).

 

Transforming Libraries into Wellness Checkpoints

 

In collaboration with seven NLB libraries across Singapore, we invited individuals from all walks of life to co-create wellness-focused designs that would transform library spaces into physical wellness checkpoints. These interactive spaces serve as daily reminders of self-care and well-being while making mental health resources more visible and accessible to the public.

 

📍 Participating Libraries: Punggol |  Woodlands |  Tampines |  Clementi |  Jurong West |  Chinatown |  Toa Payoh

Key Impact from Design for WEllness 2024

 

  • 16 workshops conducted across community spaces

  • 257 unique design submissions from individuals of all backgrounds

  • 1,500 decals installed across seven public libraries

  • Expanding accessibility to wellness knowledge through art and design

 

Each artwork displayed contains holistic wellness tips and practical self-care strategies, making mental health education more engaging and approachable. These designs also provide a nonintrusive way to normalize conversations about mental health, supporting both preventive wellness efforts and reducing stigma.

A Community-Driven Approach to Well-being

 

The strength of Design for WEllness lies in co-creation and collaboration. By inviting the public to contribute to the designs, we ensure that these wellness checkpoints reflect real experiences, needs, and aspirations.

 

Beyond just art, these spaces:

  • Encourage shared ownership of community well-being

  • Foster open discussions about mental health in public spaces

  • Demonstrate the power of collaboration between individuals, community groups, and government agencies

 

This project is also a testament to how different sectors can work together to improve national well-being. We are grateful for the support of NLB, HPB, and various community partners, whose contributions have been instrumental in making this initiative a success.

Our First Edition: Design for WEllness at Woodlands Regional Library (2022)

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The first Design for WEllness project was launched in May 2022 in partnership with Woodlands Regional Library, funded by The Majurity Trust.

 

Key Milestones from the 2022 Edition

  • 90 digital design submissions transformed into 350 decals

  • Exhibition launch attended by 160 participants, including leaders from healthcare, mental health, and social services

  • Graced by Minister of State Ms. Sun Xueling, reinforcing national support for well-being initiatives

 

The decals were displayed across Woodlands Regional Library to encourage a proactive approach to well-being and provide visitors with engaging, everyday reminders to care for their mental health.

Submission
How to take part?

Submissions have closed for the 2023-2024 run. Thank you so much to everyone who participated this year! Stay tuned for our next Design for WEllness!

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  1. Select the dimension of wellness most important to you (You can choose all or just one)

  2. Think about: 

    • ​What this wellness means to you? 

    • What you do to practice this wellness? 

    • How can people improve their wellness?

    • Create your artwork based on these thoughts (or your own)!

  3. Design Submissions: 

    • ​A3 Size (at least 4961 x 3508 px OR 420 x 297 mm) 

    • File Type: PDF, PNG, JPEG File Size: <50MB

  4. Submit your designs here! https://tinyurl.com/4dmpe9vb​

Artwork from the community!

Thank you to all of our volunteers, artists, staff, and supporters for making Design for Wellness possible!
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