One of the most diverse and prolific designers of his generation, Karim Rashid has the ability to cross-pollinate ideas, materials, behaviours, and aesthetics from one typology to the next, crossing boundaries and broadening consumer horizons. His winning streak includes awards for the Garbo waste can and Oh Chair for Umbra, interior designs such as the Morimoto restaurant, Philadelphia and Semiramis hotel, Athens, and exhibitions for LG Hausys and Audi. High-profile clients like Citibank, Samsung and Veuve Clicquot flock to him for his Midas touch in design and branding. Karim is also a perennial winner of the Red Dot award, Chicago Athenaeum Good Design award, Interior Design Best of Year award, and IDSA Industrial Design Excellence award.

Frequently lauded in magazines such as Time, Financial Times, Esquire, and GQ, Karim’s endless pursuit of Sensual Minimalism – where objects communicate, engage, and inspire, yet remain minimal – sees him straddling disciplines from art and fashion to music, and presenting them in his signature superlative style.

In this latest edition of the LASALLE Public Lecture Series, hear Karim talk about how he has worked with companies to decrease their product lines, streamline their production, increase their efficiency, and elevate the quality of their products, in his unique role as a cultural design editor of our physical world.

Image: Karim Rashid © Courtesy BANDO E&C co,. Ltd.

The LASALLE Public Lecture Series provides a platform for world-leading practicioners to engage with the arts community in Singapore. Previous Public Lectures include theatre visionary Robert Wilson, Academy award-winning producer Lord David Puttnam, noted architect and designer Thomas Heatherwick and Turner Prize winners Gilbert & George. Visit our website for more information.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Basement parking is available at LASALLE.

By MRT

Rochor, Little India, Bugis or Dhoby Ghaut

By Bus

Selegie Road: 23, 48, 56, 57, 64, 65, 131, 139, 147, 166

Rochor Canal Road: 66, 67, 170, 851, 857, 960

Are food and drinks allowed to be brought to the event?

No food or drinks is allowed in the theatre.

Is photography/videography allowed?

No Photography, Video recording and Audio recording is allowed for this event.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes, please PRINT and bring your ticket for admission. This ticket admits ONE person.

Have a question? Contact the organiser at publiclectures@lasalle.edu.sg