This year, FIND design fair at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands and Expo and Convention Center hosts the Emerge exhibition, making it the third annual display. It is curated by Suzy Annetta, founder of Design Anthology. There are over 50 upcoming designers that reign from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. Creators had the task of designing pieces with the theme 'These Precious Things.'
Interior designer, Georgina Foo shares with Dezeen, "We are a spatial design studio, and we also do object and furniture design. One really key belief for our studio is that we're very focused on sustainability. We experiment a lot with materials and in particular alternative materials that might be able to help us and the people we design for live a bit more consciously. The idea for the design of this was to minimise the waste and be very efficient with the material."
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Furniture Innovation - Designers are increasingly experimenting with alternative, eco-friendly materials to advance sustainable living.
2. Regional Design Influence - Showcases like Emerge emphasize the rich, diverse design languages from Southeast Asian countries, enhancing global design perspectives.
3. Next-gen Designer Showcases - Platforms for emerging designers are becoming critical in spotlighting fresh, innovative talents within the competitive market.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The interior design sector stands to benefit from the integration of sustainable practices and materials showcased by upcoming designers.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Innovations in material efficiency and sustainability can drive advancements in furniture manufacturing processes.
3. Exhibition and Event Planning - Curating dynamic events that highlight local and regional talents can redefine trends and preferences within the industry.