How award-winning Singapore designer Pann Lim turns everyday ideas into memorable experiences
He calls himself “just a normal Singaporean”, but his work is anything but ordinary. From a Merlion “fossil” to 1990s-style classrooms and a handmade family zine, Kinetic co-founder Pann Lim turns familiar moments into quietly powerful design stories.
YTL Hotels to convert former Thistle Johor Bahru hotel into JW Marriott by Dec 2026
The Malaysian hospitality group will convert the former Thistle Johor Bahru into the city’s first JW Marriott hotel under an agreement with Marriott International, with the rebranded property scheduled to open on Dec 1, 2026.
Sands of time: The beige watch trend that’s taking over wrists
The hottest watches right now? The ones that look like they’ve spent a day at the beach.
Prada to launch US$930 sandals made in India after cultural appropriation backlash
The sandals will be handcrafted in Maharashtra and Karnataka under a limited-edition project with Indian state bodies. The move comes after backlash over the brand's appropriation of Kolhapuri designs.
British designer Max Lamb and Potato Head transform Bali’s waste into design gold
The celebrated British designer brings his experimental flair to Bali, turning discarded materials – from plastics to glass – into a visionary collection that redefines sustainable luxury.
How award-winning Singapore designer Pann Lim turns everyday ideas into memorable experiences
He calls himself “just a normal Singaporean”, but his work is anything but ordinary. From a Merlion “fossil” to 1990s-style classrooms and a handmade family zine, Kinetic co-founder Pann Lim turns familiar moments into quietly powerful design stories.
Royal biryani, giant naan and edible ghee candles: A culinary journey from north to south India
From the gentle theatrics of acclaimed South Indian fine dining restaurant Avartana in Chennai to the unchanged-for-decades recipes of Delhi institutions Dum Pukht and Bukhara, a taste of India’s most globally renowned restaurants gives you a delicious introduction to the country’s rich diversity by taking you through time, place, culture and flavour.
