FRONTPAGE

“This is not a one-man show; but one that requires the combined efforts of many."

— Phua Boon Huat

A PUBLICATION BY INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR SINGAPORE FRONTPAGE (2017 SHOW DAILY 3) SINGAPORE MCI (P) 066/02/2017

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Today’s Highlights

SEMINAR BY: JOHN REEVES DESIGN, REEVESdesign Discussing Opportunity, Creativity and the Responsibility of the Designer Time: 1030 - 1115 H Venue: The White House*

SEMINAR BY: GEORGE BUDIMAN, IDCS The Interior Design Professional Code of Conduct Time: 1130 - 1215 H Venue: The White House*

SEMINAR BY: KEAT ONG, Society of Interior Designers Singapore Design Forum Part II Is Multidisciplinary Design the Way to Go for Practices in Asia? Time: 1430 - 1515 H Venue: The White House*

SEMINAR BY: HENDRA SUTEDJO, KAT TAN & CINDY ANG, Society of Interior Designers Singapore Design Forum Part III The Future of Design + Build Practices in Singapore Time: 1530 - 1615 H Venue: The White House*

SEMINAR BY: JENS THANG, Dimension 5 The Future of Design Starts with Virtual Reality Time: 1630 - 1715 H Venue: The White House*

VISITOR COUNT: 8,207

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Upholstered furniture that offer both style and comfort; pg 4

Winners of the 2017 IFFS Awards unveiled! Find out who they are; pg 2

Keep on-trend with our top picks featuring the Colour of the Year; pg 6

Immerse in the wonderful world of Alice with these whimsical designs; pg 8

Nice to see and soft to touch. Who can resist furry furniture?; pg 9

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EAT, DRINK, AND BE MERRY!

After two fruitful days of product sourcing and business meetings, it was time for some serious celebration!

Last evening, exhibitors, buyers, and members of the media gathered at The White House in Hall 4 for a good time of celebratory fun. Along with drinks and light refreshments, the crowd was also treated to a series of delightful performances. The party saw guests mingling to catch up with old acquaintances, and networking with new industry peers.

In his welcome speech, Mr Phua Boon Huat, Chairman of IFFS 2017 Show Advisory Panel, attributed IFFS’ growth and achievements to all within the industry who have supported the show over the last three decades. He also expressed his heartfelt appreciation to everyone on behalf of the organising committee.

“Organising a successful trade show involves many components, and keeping it sustainable requires constant innovation. This is not a one-man show; but one that

requires the combined efforts of many. Without the continuous support and recognition from industry players - furniture and furnishing manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, designers, and buyers - IFFS would not have been able to grow and improve year after year, to be recognised as Asia’s premier sourcing platform today.”

The highly-anticipated IFFS Awards presentation ceremony was also held during the party. Check out the list of winning exhibitors and designers on the next page!

Seminars are complimentary and open to all to attend. Please note that seats are limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

*The White House @ The Piazza Hall is located at Hall 4 of Singapore EXPO.

**By Invitation Only

Please note that the correct email address for Furakawa Electric Singapore Pte Ltd (5F-91) printed in the Show Directory should be: euston@furukawa.com.sg

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EXCEPTIONAL STANDS & EXHIBITSBEST EXHIBIT AWARD BEST STAND AWARD

BEST DECOR AWARD

BEDROOM CATEGORY

LIVING ROOM CATEGORY

DINING ROOM CATEGORY

CONCEPT LIVING CATEGORY

GARDEN/OUTDOOR CATEGORY

CATEGORY A (200 sqm & less) CATEGORY B (201 sqm & more)

NATIONAL PAVILION

DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES SOFT FURNISHING

HANDCRAFTED & HANDICRAFT

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Winner: District Eight, Vietnam (4G-72)

Winner: Harbour Outdoor, Hong Kong (5H-62)

Winner: Square Roots Ltd, Vietnam (5E-42)

Winner: Sam and Sara Home Pte. Ltd., Singapore (4A-12)

Winner: Prieels Co, Belgium (5D-42)

Winner: Pure Home Collections, Romania (4F-12)

Winner: ThailandWinner: Deesawat Industries Co., Ltd, Thailand (4E-42)

Runner-up: d-Bodhi Pte Ltd, Singapore (4D-12)

Runner-up: GillmoreSPACE Ltd, United Kingdom (6G-31)

Runner-up: Jatra Design Studio, Indonesia (6A-47)

Runner-up: Sunbrella by Glen Raven LLC, USA (5B-61)

Runner-up: Alexander & James, United Kingdom (5F-42)

Runner-up: Maiori, Hong Kong (4G-42)

Each year, exhibitors are recognised for the magnificent showcases and products that they present at the show. Here are the winners of the IFFS Awards!

Winner: Herdmar, Portugal (5D-25)

Winner: Takaokaya Futon Co., Ltd, Japan (4D-58)

Winner: Watersource Cultural And Educational Foundation, Taiwan (5C-71)

IFFS thanks Luzerne for sponsoring the Awards for the Best Decor Categories.

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JAPAN UNRAVELLEDJapan is known for its careful preservation of tradition, superb attention to detail, and penchant for natural materials. Despite the advent of mass-manufacturing, Japan retains its pride in craftsmanship, and continues to hone its artisans in the pursuit for perfection. Come unravel the beauty of Japan at these IFFS and NOOK Asia stands!

KIMONO ARTISAN KYOTO, JAPAN (5E-72)

Traditional, exquisite, and emblematic of Japanese culture. These are the words that come to mind when you think of Japan’s national attire, the kimono. The folks at Kimono Artisan have deconstructed the kimono and translated its aesthetic and craft into décor pieces such as lamps, umbrellas, and cushion covers. Kimono Artisan pays great attention to the creative process, with a dedicated team of experts each possessing a mastery of sewing, dying, embroidery, and design.

ARIAKE, JAPAN (4B-72)

Ariake, which translates into “morning moon”, is a new brand incepted by two factories from the town of Morodomi in Saga prefecture. Its collection boasts a distinct style - clean lines, minimalistic arrangements and quirky accessories that come together to bring sophistication to any space. Products here are specially designed with unique materials such as white oak, sumi dyed ash, hinoki, and burnt cedar - artfully combining Japanese culture and woodwork techniques reminiscent of the current and popular “Japandi” design movement.

BRANDS

TAKAOKAYA FUTON CO., LTD, JAPAN (4D-58)

Weave style and luxury into any interior with Takaokaya’s handmade zabuton cushions and futon bedding. Backed with a rich history of more than 1,000 years, the art of zabuton craftsmanship hails from the ancient capital of Kyoto, where artisans congregated to refine their skills. Takaokaya puts a modern and practical spin on the Japanese traditional cushion with its uniquely shaped ojami - available in a wide variety of patterns, colours, and sizes to suit any design scheme. Its cushions also provide posture support and correction benefits for users to lounge in full comfort.

J.CLAIR, JAPAN (5F-71)

J.CLAIR (The Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations), impresses with a range of products under its “Japan Traditional Crafts Takumi” collection. The showcase features items from across Japan - conveying each region’s unique history and character - which altogether exemplify the Japanese spirit. Foster a deep appreciation of Japan’s richness at J.CLAIR’s delightful booth.

24 DEGREE STUDIO, JAPAN (4B-90)

From the picturesque city of Kobe, 24 Degree Studio integrates multiple perspectives into their work, including a strong focus on nature. Fumio Hirakawa, co-founder and designer, implements digital and analog methodology into his standout piece featured at the Design STARS Showcase.

Takaokaya Futon Co., Ltd

Ariake

24 Degree Studio

J. Clair

Kimono Artisan Kyoto

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REST & RELAX IN STYLEIn an age where both style and comfort really matter, upholstered furniture is becoming increasingly popular with businesses and consumers. While simple upholstery skills can be picked up relatively easily, it can take years for individuals or companies to truly develop mastery in professional upholstery.

Sourcing for quality upholstered furniture? You’re in luck! Visit these brands to find just what you need.

BRANDS

NS Furniture, Hong Kong (5F-12)

Bellagio Asia, Hong Kong (5H-42) Alexander & James, United Kingdom (5F-42)

Pure Home Collections, Romania (4F-12) Asiades, Hong Kong (6D-12)

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GREEN IT UP! Keep up with modern trends by incorporating the latest PANTONE colour of the year - Greenery - to your interior design themes. Add a splash of this zesty shade of green to liven up any space, and immerse yourself in its natural hue. Greenery represents nature’s ability to revive, restore, and renew, offering urbanites a touch of freshness to their everyday lives. Embrace the versatility of this eye-popping color with these pieces!

RIVA DESIGNS, SINGAPORE (5A-61)

Work refreshing shades of green into an interior’s colour palette with Riva Design’s Tahiti collection. Named after the French Polynesian island, it blends traditional Indonesian rattan-weaving with European design sensibilities for a sophisticated fusion look.

HAINING QIANBAIHUI WEAVING CO., LTD, CHINA (3F-71)

Complement ‘Greenery’ with other earthly tones for a warm ambience, or skip the trend and build your own colour scheme with the wide selection of fabrics at Haining Qianbaihui Weaving Co, Ltd.

MAIORI, HONG KONG (4G-42)

Ditch that boring nondescript chair and kick back in style with this debut piece from the Maiori x Karim collaboration. Lightweight yet heavy duty, this chair drowns out the grey tones of the urban environment and is sure to cause many to turn green with envy.

URBAN ART, INDIA (6P-41)

Urban Art’s Butterfly Chair combines the rustic feel of leather with a sleek design to let users lounge in style. Classy and chic, this is a versatile piece that speaks for itself.

GREEN FIELD MANUFACTURING TRADING CO., LTD, VIETNAM (3F-52)

If the greenery shade is a tad too loud for the neutral scheme of an interior, fret not. Green Field Manufacturing produces bowls of various sizes that would perfectly complement any space.

BRANDS

Riva Designs

Maiori

Haining Qianbaihui Weaving Co., Ltd

Urban Art

Green Field Manufacturin G Trading Co., Ltd

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Remember Aladdin? His magic flying carpet probably had most of us green with envy at one point or another. Here at IFFS, fulfil your Disney dreams with a wide array of carpets and rugs fashioned in different fabrics, textiles, and designs. Magic not included.

A CARPET PARADISE

BRANDS

Morus International, India (6A-71)

Nirmal International, India (5H-71)

The Rug Republic by Sharda Exports, India (4G-62)

Linie Design A/S, Denmark (4E-62)

Rugs Creation, India (5F-72)

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WONDERFUL & WHIMSICALThe ‘Alice in Wonderland’ style of furniture may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they’re fun to look at nonetheless! Think bright colours, playful styles, and quirky designs… you get the drift. If all this piques your interest, look no further.

Add a touch of whimsical charm with these eclectic items!

A variety of learning sessions have been held at The White House (Hall 4) to facilitate the exchange of ideas and to inspire greater connectivity between design and business within the furniture industry.

Here’s what some attendees had to say about these complimentary educational opportunities.

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Karma Inc, India (6P-61)

Creative Co-Op Home, China (4A-50)

Pistacchi Design, Taiwan (4A-94)

Simply The Best, United Kingdom (5G-91) Philippines Green Design Movement by Dekostyle, The Philippines (4E-52)

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Kunshan Noya Furniture Co., Ltd, China (3E-61)

Evelyne Prelonge, France (3G-32)

American Hardwood Export Council, Hong Kong (4A-72)

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FURRY COMPANIONSCosy, and oh-so-comfortable, furry furniture can evoke pleasurable sensory emotions. Whether you are looking for subtle detailing, or want to bring instant warmth to any interior, consider the addition of a furry furniture piece - or two!

“As an Interior Designer, I found the seminar by Giulio Cappellini very interesting. The content that he shared was helpful, and from his presentations I was able to learn more about furniture design and how to develop better interior concepts.”- Thung, Viet Thai International JSC (Vietnam)

“We found out about this seminar as we were combing through the IFFS website. The session’s content was very relevant to us as interior designers. There are not many events in Southeast Asia of this quality, so we see IFFS as a priority event for us to attend each year.”- Sarrah Syarifatualiyah, StudioHiji (Indonesia)

“The panel discussion that we attended was most interesting and what we appreciated most was that everyone on the panel came from different backgrounds. This brought about a host of diverse insights, and we as audiences had more to gain.”- Naomi Ngawaka and Rebecca Harvey, I Must Hunt Pty Ltd (Australia)

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John ReevesKimono Artisan

SOMETHING DIFFERENT, SOMETHING NEWLooking for refreshing dining table options? Here are some eye-catching pieces we spotted that will jazz up any mealtime conversation.

REEVES DESIGN, VIETNAM (4E-58)

This four-seater round table with deep pouch drawers was designed for a game of cards, but also works perfectly well for a meal or round of drinks. We particularly like the sleek curves and smooth finish!

SAM AND SARA HOME PTE. LTD., SINGAPORE (4A-12)

For a luxurious look and feel, why not consider this oblong table from ipse ipsa ipsum’s Nathan Yong collection? The piece features a green marble table top with hand forged brass legs, inspired by Indian architecture.

SQUARE ROOTS, VIETNAM (5E-42)

Feeling bold? This light-coloured, sycamore wood table top paired with cast iron legs offers a strong colour contrast to truly stand out.

BRANDS

Reeves Design

Sam and Sara Home Pte. Ltd

Square Roots

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Jens ThangGeorge BudimanJohn Reeves

ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE

OFFICIAL HOTEL SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE

*All information is correct at time of print.

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Editorial Committee:Juliana GanEugene Mok Chua Siew Bee RedBug PR

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It is the Exhibitor’s respective responsibility to ensure that copyright laws are adhered to, and guranteed that their respective images sent or products on diplay are of original design. Should there be disputes over design copyrights, the Organiser reserves the right to take corrective action and the decision shall be final.

Hotels to Singapore Expo Singapore Expo to Hotels

Hotel Boss V Hotel Lavender Singapore Expo

ROUTE B

Estimated Departure Time from Hotels

Hotel Boss V Hotel Lavender

9 March 0750 H 0810 H

9 – 12 March

0810 H0840 H0910 H1010 H

0830 H0910 H0930 H1030 H

Holiday Inn Express Clarke Quay Swissotel The Stamford Singapore Expo

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Estimated Departure Time from Hotels

Holiday Inn Express –

Clarke Quay

Swissotel The Stamford

9 March 0750 H 0810 H

9 – 12 March

0810 H0840 H0910 H1010 H

0830 H0910 H0930 H1030 H

Estimated Departure Time from Singapore Expo

(Coach Bay, Behind Hall 2 & 3)

9 - 11 March

1730 H, 1800 H, 1815 H, 1830 H

10 March(*EBN)

1900 H, 1930 H, 2000 H, 2015 H

12 March1630 H, 1700 H, 1715 H, 1730 H

Please note that standing is prohibited onboard. Seating is available on a first-come-first-served basis.

THURSDAY, 9 MARCH

OPENING CEREMONY Time: 1030 H Venue: The White House*

MEDIA LUNCHEON** Time: 1230 H Venue: The White House*

IFFS/AFS – Best Exhibit Award (Judging) Time: 1330 – 1800 H Venue: Halls 3 – 6

IFFS/AFS – Best Stand Award (Judging) Time: 1330 – 1800 H Venue: Halls 3 – 6

NOOK ASIA – Best Décor Award (Judging) Time: 1330 – 1800 H Venue: Halls 3 – 6

SEMINAR BY: JOHN ONG, FT Consulting Leveraging IP and Franchising for Business Growth Time: 1430 – 1515 H Venue: The White House*

SEMINAR BY: ALWIN GOH, LinkedIn Leveraging LinkedIn in Talent Acquisition Time: 1530 – 1615 H Venue: The White House*

TALK BY: ISABELLA MIAJA, Society of Interior Designers Singapore Design Forum Part I Architects Doing ID — The Pros + Cons Time: 1630 – 1715 H Venue: The White House*

FRIDAY, 10 MARCH

SEMINAR BY: RICK YEO, SIMTech (Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology) - A*STAR Application of Printed Electronics & Emerging Technology for Smart Furniture & Smart Homes Time: 1000 - 1045 H Venue: The White House*

SEMINAR BY: GIULIO CAPPELLINI, CAPPELLINI The Cappellini Dream Time: 1100 - 1145 H Venue: The White House*

SEMINAR BY: CHRISTOPHER GUY, Christopher Guy The Furnishing Industry in the 21st Century Time: 1400 - 1445 H Venue: The White House*

PANEL DISCUSSION: Christopher Guy, Giulio Cappellini, Martina Perrin, Nathan Yong Time: 1500 - 1545 H Venue: The White House*

WORKSHOP: LIVE DEMONSTRATION, Kimono Artisan Kyoto Tie and Dye Fabric Unloosening Time: 1500 - 1545 H Venue: The White House*

EXHIBITORS & BUYERS COCKTAIL NETWORKING Time: 1800 - 2000 H Venue: The White House*

SATURDAY, 11 MARCH

SEMINAR BY: JOHN REEVES DESIGN, REEVESdesign Discussing Opportunity, Creativity and the Responsibility of the Designer Time: 1030 - 1115 H Venue: The White House*

SEMINAR BY: GEORGE BUDIMAN, IDCS The Interior Design Professional Code of Conduct Time: 1130 - 1215 H Venue: The White House*

SEMINAR BY: KEAT ONG, Society of Interior Designers Singapore Design Forum Part II Is Multidisciplinary Design the Way to Go for Practices in Asia? Time: 1430 - 1515 H Venue: The White House*

SEMINAR BY: HENDRA SUTEDJO, KAT TAN & CINDY ANG Society of Interior Designers Singapore Design Forum Part III The Future of Design + Build Practices in Singapore Time: 1530 - 1615 H Venue: The White House*

SEMINAR BY: JENS THANG, Dimension 5 The Future of Design Starts with Virtual Reality Time: 1630 - 1715 H Venue: The White House*

Both Capri By Fraser-Changi City and Park Avenue Changi Hotels are located within close proximity (walking distance) to the Singapore Expo.

* For shuttle bus back to official hotels after Exhibitor & Buyers’ Networking Party @ The Piazza Hall on 10 March

Seminars are complimentary and open to all to attend. Please note that seats are limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

*The White House @ The Piazza Hall is located at Hall 4 of Singapore EXPO.

**By Invitation Only.

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