Dear MyThaiDesign Community,

We are happy to bring you newsletter #2. The first month of the MyThaiDesign project has been filled with new design discoveries, interviews with key industry personalities, and a visit to the Thailand International Furniture Fair (TIFF). If anything, one thing is certain, there is no shortage of creativity and innovation in Thailand!

The forward-thinking industry leaders are paying close attention to contemporary social concerns that, when addressed, can add value to a brand. The strongest subject matter today is about living a green life. Are companies consciously trying to reduce waste in their production runs? What do they do with the scraps and leftovers? Are the raw materials used in manufacturing from sustainable and responsible resources? There are many questions to be asked, and the more information people are armed with, the better!

Excellence in design was prevalent at TIFF 2010. The DEmark awards showcased the country’s top creations and invited new submissions from now until May 14, 2010. Other exhibitions such as ‘Waste to Wealth’ and ‘Green Furniture Factory for Sustainable Environment’ embraced both design aesthetics and the idea of being ecologically friendly.

All of these topics mentioned are featured here. Click on the links to below to learn more about them, see a collection of images, watch a video, and listen to an interview.

If you are a designer, please send us your latest creations; if you are a retailer, send us information about the Thai products you carry; if you are a journalist, send us clippings of your coverage of Thai design; and if you are a consumer, share your Thai design purchase with us. At MyThaiDesign everyone’s input is important! Plus, don’t forget to follow MyThaiDesign on Twitter, and become a fan on Facebook. Tell the world what Thai design means to you!