SINGAPORE — In case you weren’t aware, the design scene is very big deal in Singapore at the moment — after all, it’s now officially a UNESCO Creative City of Design.

And it’s all coming together at Design Singapore Council’s ongoing Singapore Design Week (which is a bit of a misnomer, actually, because it goes on until March 20). Throughout the 13 days are a range of activities, from the Maison & Objet trade fair to fun side-events (such as an exhibition dedicated to the humble wooden rice spoon).

Whatever your interest — and even if you’re not even remotely fascinated by design — there’s definitely something to pique your curiosity.

(For more details on events, visit http://new.designsingapore.org/sdw)

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1. FOR THE INSTAGRAMMER: SINGAPLURAL

The anchor event of Design Week doesn’t disappoint. One of the biggest and most immersive installations is Doors, where door props from Mediacorp shows were repurposed into a freestanding maze that leads into a lush garden. Another standout that’s sure to send smartphone cameras into overdrive is Scope, a kaleidoscopic wonder featuring high shine laminates and a psychedelic ever-changing background. Other photo opportunities include the evocative Engulf, which recreates the sensation of being underwater; the dreamy I Feel The Clouds Singing and a giantic “tikam” machine called Our Memory Dispenser.

Some of our favourites include a room cheekily infested with “cockroaches” and a showcase of handcrafted floating goldfish.

(Until Sunday, 11am to 10pm, at 99 Beach Road. Admission at $10 via Peatix or cash on-site. Visit http://www.singaplural.com for details.)

2. FOR RESTLESS TYPES: DESIGN TRAILS

Can’t stay put in one place? Design trails on March 19 and 20 should float your boat. Hop on the shuttle service as it goes into the neighbourhoods of Jalan Besar, Geylang and Joo Chiat.

(The trails, from 11am to 6pm, are free, but register at http://www.shophouseandco.com/design-trails-2016.)

3. FOR SHOPPERS AND EATERS: DESIGN AND MAKE FAIR

Make National Design Centre your new mall and support local — more than 30 Singaporean designers and craftsmen will be showcasing their wares. It’s a chance to pick up gifts and quirky items from small businesses such as soap maker Soaplah, calligraphy studio The Letter J Supply and wallpaper and upholstery house Onlewo. There’s some food, too, as gelato maker Momolato will be debuting two locally-inspired sorbets: Soursop strawberry and mao shan wang pandan. You can also get coffee and cocktails from Liberty Coffee and The Secret Mermaid.

(Until March 20, 11am to 8pm, at National Design Centre, 111 Middle Road.)

4. FOR FAMILIES: PROTOTYPING FOR KIDS AND W,O,W! WORKSHOP

Prototyping For Kids is a workshop suitable for little designers in the making aged five to 12, where they learn the basics of creating a structure. Meanwhile, the entire family can learn to play together at the W,O,W! workshop.

(Prototyping For Kids is on March 12, 3pm to 4pm, at National Design Centre on March 12, 3pm to 4pm. Pre-registration required. The W,O,W! workshop will be held on March 19, 9am to noon, at 23 New Industrial Road #08-01. Free admission.)

5. FOR MERRY-MAKERS: URBAN VENTURES

It’s fun, it’s festive and it’s out on the streets. Keong Saik Road will be closed to vehicles for an evening “art carnival” by design outfit Lopelab. There’s plenty to do: Dance classes, group yoga and guided tours are included, as well as installations by LASALLE College of the Arts students. A street party wraps up the event in style.

(Urban Ventures will be held on March 12, 4pm to 10.30pm, at Keong Saik Road. Free admission.)