A collection of art exhibitions inspired by the pressing concerns of climate change was showcased at the inaugural Singapore Design Festival held on Nov. 28 to Dec. 16 at The City Hall.

The artworks displayed in “Utterubbish” were designed to conserve energy or created with non-biodegradable materials.

The Observer documented a few highlights from the exhibition.

Johnathan Harris feels fine - A visual sentence in Harris' I feel fine project featuring a display of random emotions

Toy Saves Children, as always - Children's charities benefited from the proceeds of a customized toy auction.

Work to light things up - Lights made of plastic fans illuminate the rooms only when they sense activity in a specific space.

Deconstructing Maison Martin Margiela - This Belgian designer made garments with the most unlikely materials.

Reuse and reinvigorate with Maki Squarepatch - Stuffed animals made of discarded fabrics suspended in an enclosed cubicle with music alluding to childhood nostalgia.

Perpetual play with KesselKramer's 'Do Box' - A father playing catch with his daughter amongst environmentally friendly paper punching bags filled with newspapers and other household rubbish.