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American Hardwood Design Camp
The 2012 edition of the Thailand International Furniture Fair (TIFF),happening in Bangkok this March 14-18, revolves around the feel good factor found in Thai design. What can you expect at this year's show? A sneak peek can be found here. The American Hardwood Design Camp is supporting the future of the furniture industry. Thai students gain firsthand experience and knowledge transfer of the entire product development process. See the results of their collaboration at TIFF. Eco design, a focus on exporting, and special offers provided by regional companies highlighted by the Sooks, are other key attractions to be discovered at the show. We hope to see you there!
Be Green with Eco Design
Global interest around sustainability and ecological friendliness have been piqued, and long before other countries, Thailand was addressing these subjects. With a plethora of natural and manmade materials at their fingertips, Thai designers are making the best of what the world has to offer. Come and see their latest product designs at TIFF, March 14-18, 2012.
Getting T-Style
The objective of the T-Style project, spearheaded by international design mogul Mr. Toshiyuki Kita and backed by the Office of Product Value Promotion, is to encourage and support the expansion of Thai design for export and to develop brands that will be recognized in the Japanese market.
Meet the Sooks
The Sooks are part of an initiative that represents the commitment among companies at TIFF2012 to bring customers happiness, no matter how big or small the order may be; a campaign brought to you by the Department of International Trade Promotion, Thai Furniture Industries Association, and Thai Furniture Industries Club.
MyThaiDesign has taken it a step further, befriended the Sooks, and now would like to acquaint you with their amicable personalities.
GlobalSACICT
"The glorious Siam ... A land of wisdom and exquisite arts and crafts"
SACICT's vision is to promote, support and develop the handicrafts of Thailand, such as hand-woven textiles, gold and silverware, basketry and earthenware. The goal is to be widely recognized in the world market.
SACICT at Maehongson
You are invited to visit the Maehongson design center for an insightful exhibition of local Thai heritage and a variety of beautiful handicrafts.
Green & Contemporary
The Trendease Team is always traveling around the world to find the latest inspirations and designs. For this episode of Trendease DesignVision we stop in Thailand, where we uncover more than wood and traditional design; it is a plethora of materials and innovations! Here leading-edge designers and industry personalities are interviewed and we discover unique upholstery, decorative accessories, lighting, and furniture, all cleverly made with diverse resources.
Thai Style
The Trendease Team recently visited the Thailand International Furniture Fair in Bangkok. Join our hostess, Jennifer Castoldi, as she takes us on a journey through some of the special events presented at the show. Learn what Thai design means to key industry leaders, see how a country with long-standing culture embraces craft and technology to evolve its traditions, and witness designs that utilize the local materials and ambitions of the producers. It is all here: waste to wealth, being green, being innovative, and expanding creative potential.
TIFF 2010 Preview
What does Thai design mean to you? Our hostess, Jennifer Castoldi, has long admired design from Thailand because of its responsible design and sustainable development, in addition to its pleasing design aesthetics. Join Jennifer as she takes us on a journey to discover inspirations from TIFF, the international furniture show scheduled to take place from March 10-14, 2010.
Trendease DesignVision Highlights Thai Creativity
In this episode of Trendease DesignVision titled 'Outside of the Box' the Thai company Osisu is spotlighted for its benches and vases made from discarded car fenders, seats from unusable pen fillers, and furniture finished with last season's make-up. The clips are seen around time codes 1:55 and 4:00.