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🎙️ The SIXiDER Show | Calvin Chen (C A L Design) on Form, Function &amp; Empathetic Design <iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/5yP2VEVFDYsPyaGDHbIcNY/video?utm_source=generator" width="624" height="351" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> This week on The SIXiDER Show, we&rsquo;re joined by veteran designer Calvin Chen, founder of C A L Design, who brings over 25 years of experience to the table. In this thoughtful and enriching conversation, we explore what truly elevates interior design beyond trends &mdash; and into timeless, meaningful spaces. We discuss:🛋️ The delicate balance between form and function🎯 Why great design is rooted in empathy and lived experience🧠 The importance of understanding how homeowners use their space🔧 Real-world challenges of turning design into practical execution💡 Why nuance matters &mdash; and how veteran insights make all the difference Whether you&#39;re a new homeowner or aspiring designer, this episode is a masterclass in design maturity, heart, and purpose.

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This week on The SIXiDER Show, we’re joined by veteran designer Calvin Chen, founder of C A L Design, who brings over 25 years of experience to the table. In this thoughtful and enriching conversation, we explore what truly elevates interior design beyond trends — and into timeless, meaningful spaces.

Design Without Function Is Just Drama

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🎙️ The SIXiDER Show | Anson Choa (Excel Hardware) on the Hidden Power of Hardware in Design <iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/7KXURjLZ5YPCjjt7QPAiVv/video?utm_source=generator" width="624" height="351" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> This week on The SIXiDER Show, we&rsquo;re joined by Anson Choa, Director of Excel Hardware, to shine a spotlight on one of the most overlooked elements in interior design &mdash; hardware. We explore:🔧 Why hardware is the unsung hero of renovation💥 How the right (or wrong) hardware can make or break a design📈 The evolving trajectory of renovation and hardware solutions in Singapore🌱 Excel&rsquo;s push toward sustainability and smarter design systems🔍 Why homeowners should pay attention to the things they don&rsquo;t always see From invisible hinges to soft-close systems, this episode reveals how thoughtful hardware can elevate functionality, longevity, and the everyday experience of your home.

This week on The SIXiDER Show, we’re joined by Anson Choa, Director of Excel Hardware, to shine a spotlight on one of the most overlooked elements in interior design — hardware.

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🎙️The SIXiDER Show | Jackie Lai (M.Spaco) on Spatial Clarity, Minimalism &amp; the Power of Restraint <iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/7CHX30vefPwbcNlpXdTiak/video?utm_source=generator" width="624" height="351" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe> In this episode, we sit down with Jackie Lai, award-winning interior designer and founder of M.Spaco, known for his refined, restrained, and timeless design sensibilities. Jackie opens up about his belief in spatial clarity, the value of restraint in design, and how stillness can be powerful. We dive into his approach to balancing form and function, why minimalism is often misunderstood, and how his background in both interior and architectural thinking shapes his spatial solutions. We also explore how he handles clients who crave flash over thoughtfulness, his hopes for the next generation of designers, and the one project that changed how he views &quot;home.&quot; ✨ Whether you&rsquo;re a design enthusiast, a homeowner, or an industry professional&mdash;this is a rare peek into the mind of one of Singapore&rsquo;s most quietly influential designers.

In this episode, we sit down with Jackie Lai, award-winning interior designer and founder of M.Spaco, known for his refined, restrained, and timeless design sensibilities.

No Trust, No Design

🎙️ The SIXiDER Show | Dennis Cheok (Upstrs) on Functional &amp; Experiential Interior Designs <iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/18s4tFoYQj80I45FPIyeVI/video?utm_source=generator" width="624" height="351" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> What if interior design wasn&rsquo;t just functional&mdash;but experiential? In this episode, we sit down with Dennis Cheok, the visionary creative behind UPSTRS_ (Upstairs_), a design studio celebrated for its bold, immersive, and sensorial spatial narratives. Known for turning everyday spaces into theatrical experiences, Dennis shares his design philosophy, the art of controlled chaos, and why good design must evoke. We explore his most daring concepts, his thoughts on risk and storytelling in design, and how to push boundaries while still solving a brief. Dennis also opens up about the tension between creative vision and commercial reality&mdash;and how to design spaces that feel like a film set but live like a home. ✨ If you love design that breaks rules, stirs emotions, and sparks curiosity&mdash;don&rsquo;t miss this.

In this episode, we sit down with Dennis Cheok, the visionary creative behind UPSTRS_ (Upstairs_), a design studio celebrated for its bold, immersive, and sensorial spatial narratives. Known for turning everyday spaces into theatrical experiences, Dennis shares his design philosophy, the art of controlled chaos, and why good design must evoke.

I Didn't Preach Design, I Rewired It

🎙️ The SIXiDER Show | Episode with Melvin Ong &ndash; Founder of Chapter 13 Interior Design <iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/4q8rU6wR9H9ydwSmosWfOq/video?utm_source=generator" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable" style="width: 100%; height: 45vw;"></iframe>&nbsp;In this episode of The SIXiDER Show, we sit down with Melvin Ong, the founder of Chapter 13 Interior Design, and a seasoned interior designer with over 15 years of experience in the Singapore renovation scene.&nbsp; Melvin shares:✔️ His journey in the interior design industry✔️ What makes Chapter 13 stand out✔️ Common renovation mistakes homeowners make✔️ How trust, transparency, and experience shape good design✔️ What every homeowner should know before they renovate If you&rsquo;re planning a home makeover, working with an ID, or just curious about how the industry really works behind the scenes&mdash;this episode is for you.

In this episode of The SIXiDER Show, we sit down with Melvin Ong, the founder of Chapter13 Interior Design, and a seasoned interior designer with over 15 years of experience in the Singapore renovation scene.

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