Young designers to create new genre of viable, marketable furniture products
Published on: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian International Furniture Fair's (MIFF) Furniture Design Competition (MIFF FDC) challenges young designers to create a new genre of commercially-viable and marketable furniture products. In a statement today, the Malaysian Timber Council said it would be teaming up with MIFF to sponsor the 2015 MIFF FDC. "The sixth edition of MIFF FDC invites aspiring designers, 30 years and below, to create new furniture designs in tandem with the theme 'Living Furniture, Global Perspective'."This year's competition challenges entrants to breathe life into their designs with wood chosen as the prerequisite main material," it said.
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The timber council said budding designers were invited to attend a one-day workshop on Aug 28, 2014 and submit the designs before Oct 10, 2014 to stand a chance to collaborate with renowned furniture manufacturers and see their designs materialised. Council chief Executive Officer, Yeo Heng Hau, said the competition would offer the perfect platform for young designers to showcase their innovative talent, gain invaluable exposure in the industry as well as key insights from experts in the field. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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