Chi Ba Bom Light by Triggerhappy, not available for sale
Inspired by children making up their own onomatopoeic words - in this case, chi ba bom is an explosion - this light resembles a cartoon speech bubble found in comics. It will be a talking point if you display it in your home.
Steamboat Vase by Museum Label, $228
This white vase that resembles a steamboat hotpot is suitable for displaying flowers and laying out fruit and is a surefire conversation starter.
Singapore Clock by Triggerhappy and Nick Chan, not available for sale
This is an alarm clock with a twist. Instead of the standard ear-shattering ring, you will be treated to Uniquely Singapore sounds such as the national anthem, a raucous yelling of yam seng and the familiar cry of the Asian koel bird with its signature morning call.
All these sounds are also synched to the usual time you would hear them in Singapore so, no matter where you travel to, you are reminded of home.
Leo Cycloid Tessella by Hans Tan, not available for sale
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VIEW IT /SINGAPORE SOUVENIRS
WHERE: National Design Centre, 111 Middle Road
WHEN: Till Aug 16, 9am to 9pm
ADMISSION: Free
INFO: Go to www.facebook.com/events/815450871903812 or e-mail winston@triggerhappy.com
What appears to be a simple tile is supposed to be "actual" Merlion scales. You can line your walls with the scales of Singapore's favourite mythological sea creature.
Bird Mobile by Triggerhappy, not available for sale
Instead of planets or toys, this mobile made from fancy paper features six local birds, including the Javan mynah, common rock pigeon and black naped oriole.
They are life-sized, so now your children can learn about ornithology before they go to sleep.