ASEAN Furniture Design Award 2025
On April 1st, 2025, AFIC hosted the judging process for the ASEAN Furniture Design Award 2025 (AFDA) in the afternoon at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok Thailand. This year’s theme, “Seat for the Future,” challenges young designers to create innovative seating solutions using ESG renewable materials. The competition provides a platform for emerging talents across ASEAN to showcase their creativity and vision.
Meet the Finalists
Five outstanding design students from Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam earned their spot in this ASEAN-level competition after winning their respective National Furniture Design Award 2025. Each design reflected exceptional craftsmanship and forward-thinking sustainability.
The Judging Process
The evaluation was divided into two stages:
– Stage 1: Selecting the ASEAN Furniture Design Award Winner
Judges assessed each entry based on:
✅ Sustainability & Community Responsibility (ESG: Environment, Sustainability, Governance)
✅ Creativity & Innovation
✅ Market Feasibility
✅ Durability & Safety
✅ Prototype Presentation
We were honored to have 11 esteemed judges, including industry leaders, design experts, and sustainability advocates from across ASEAN:
1. Ms. Nisabudh Virabutr, Director of Office of Lifestyle Trade Promotion, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP)
2. Mr. Asa Piwkhum, Director of Business and Innovation Development, Creative Economy Agency (CEA)
3. Ms. Wikkie Netten, Marketing Manager, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
4. Mrs. Korakoth Kunalungkarn, President, Thailand Interior Designers Association (TIDA)
5. Ms. Maitri Widya Mutiara, Vice Chairman of Education and Training, ASMINDO (Indonesia)
6. Mr. Kongsa Duangmala, Vice President, Lao Furniture Association, LFA (Laos)
7. Mr. Win Htein, President, Myanmar Forest Products and Timber Merchants Association, MFPTMA (Myanmar)
8. Ms. Evangeline L. Fernandez, National President, Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines, Inc., CFIP (Philippines)
9. Mr. Joshua Koh, President, Singapore Furniture Industries Council, SFIC (Singapore)
10. Mr. Pham Chan Quang, Vice Chairman, Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCMC (HAWA)
11. Mr. Tanatat Chawaldit, Chairman, Thai Furniture Industry Club, TFIC (Thailand)
– Stage 2: Popular Vote Winner
AFIC delegates participated in an exciting Popular Vote segment, selecting their favorite design based on personal impact—no criteria, just pure admiration!
The two winners—ASEAN Furniture Design Award Winner & Popular Vote Winner—will be officially announced on April 2, 2025, at STYLE Bangkok 2025. They will receive a prestigious trophy presented by the Minister of Commerce.
