10 design trends of 2022: More touch and smell, but less waste

The Straits Times highlights 10 themes that will influence design in 2022. PHOTOS: ST FILE, ADIDAS, IKEA
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SINGAPORE - In a time of climate and pandemic anxiety, sustainability as well as physical and mental well-being have taken on new relevance and urgency.

How would these concerns be reflected in design trends? The Straits Times highlights 10 themes that will influence design in 2022, from the products to services to the places people live, work and play in.

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