DESIGN BUZZ

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Part Globa l

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from
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W-Notch
by Cast
Cast was formed less
than a year ago by
Napawan Tuangkitkun
and two partners, and
it aims to shed some
light on discarded
materials. The wood
from the W-Notch
garden stool is from
old railway tracks,
says Napawan
of the minimalist
industrial-style seat.
To better appreciate
the naturally aged
reclaimed wood, the
designers decided to
use a simple metal
stand to display it like
a piece of art.

While still firmly rooted in local materials, techniques and culture, Thai design is
now savvier than ever. As seen at the Bangkok International Gift Fair and Bangkok
International Houseware Fair 2014, Thai designers are now creating refined
interpretations of universal trends, with many pieces featuring a brand of humour that s
synonymous with their heritage. We bring you the best of what caught our eye at the fair,
including brands and designers to keep on your radar.

www.fb.com/castbkk

L i k ay by
Srin Lim
Named after a form
of traditional Thai
folk theatre known
for its colourful and
dazzling costumes,
Likay is graphic
and textile designer
Sarinya Limthongtips
tribute to the classic
art form. With this
invigorating textile
pattern, Sarinya
hopes to demonstrate
how Thais can still
embrace their culture
within contemporary
settings.
www.srinlim.com

Bamboo
mosaic
vases by
Bambunique
Specialising in resortstyle furniture and
accessories made
with Thailand-grown
Phai Tong bamboo,
Bambuniques
designs are
sustainable and longlasting, thanks to a
treatment process
that protects it from
termites. We love
how different shades
of bamboo create
the mosaic surfaces,
giving an edgy twist to
the natural material.
www.bambunique.com

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L a m Ya i
by Hoog
Made out of solid
ash or oak, the
Lam Yai table lamp
comes in two parts
a stand and a
spherical head.
When assembled,
the light sits snugly
on its body, but you
can rotate it in any
direction you please.
This clever and quirky
design comes in three
shades: Natural,
tabacco and ebony.
www.hoogshop.com

Rocky by
E v e ryday
Relive the simple
delight of sitting on
a rocking horse as a
child with the Rocky
Stool by Everyday
studio, which has
a rein that allows
you to carry this
lightweight design.
Whether you
straddle this stool
like a cowboy or
ride sideways like a
lady, this piece will
definitely inject
a little cheer into
your household.
www.everydaystudio.com

Space-saving furniture, sustainable products and

designs that value craftsmanship were dominant
themes that ran throughout the fair.

Cocoon
h a ng i ng
lamp
by Korakot
Designer Nopparat
Chaiwong grew
up in a small town
surrounded by
fishermen, and
took inspiration
for this sculptural
pendant lamp from
their net-weaving
techniques. Just like
the rest of Korakots
lighting designs,
the Cocoon hanging
lamp is inspired by
Thai techniques and
environments, such
as the use of locally
sourced natural
materials, including
bamboo and
hemp rope.
www.korakot.net

Prai by
Kiddee
D e s i gn
M.L. Poramats
Varavarna is the brain
behind Prai, a simple
and creative solution
to building your own
vertical garden. This
modular system is
inspired by plants
that grow on cliff
faces, and is made
up of individual
boat-shaped planters
which allow you to
inject greenery into
your home be it in
a small corner of your
bedroom, or against
the fence of your
back porch.
www.kiddeedesign.com

Pun-Suk by
Hari Ora
With a shared
loved for small
furniture that makes
you happy, fresh
graduates Nutdanai
Siribongkot and
Chayamin Sakdikul
got together to
design a collection of
Scandinavian-inspired
wooden pieces. Under
the Hari Ora brand,
the budding designers
hope to present
pieces that are warm
and functional, such
as the Pun-Suk table,
which features a
pull-out ledge to hold
additional dishes
a nifty solution,
especially for large
families!
www.fb.com/pages/
Hari-Ora

Brand to
Watch
Sabai-D
Flamboyant and eccentric, yet wonderfully elegant, every piece in Sabai-Ds
collection is handcrafted with the same amount of love and passion an artist would
put into each artwork. Co-owner and designer Paramet Saentaweesuk shares
that his vision is to create art in the form of furniture, rather than design furniture
for the home. A favourite among the local creative crowd, Sabai-D is known for its
playful designs such as the Ma Nung bench (pictured above) inspired by the Thai
word for bench (ma nung), which directly translates to horse and sit. Paramet
also enjoys thinking out of the box in terms of materials. One example is the Ind
Wing chair, which appears to have a steel frame, but is in fact made of wood.
www.iamsabai-d.com

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Fruit
candles
by Nimited
Display these candles
in a fruit bowl at home
and amuse your
guests by picking up
an apple or pear
to light. Made to
look, feel and peel
just like real fruit,
Nimiteds delightful
candles work as fun
accessories to inject
humour into your
home setting and liven
up your tablescape.
www.nimited.com

Doing Singapore Proud

Un i e b y
All t a g
Do you often find
yourself rummaging
through your bag
right before you leave
home, to check if
you have everything
you need? One way
to beat that lastminute search for
those loose (but
essential) items is by
placing them right
by the door and
the slim Unie floor
lamp, along with its
detachable shelves
and mirror, is the
perfect piece to hold
all your little knickknacks.

At this years Bangkok International Houseware

Fair, 40 emerging designers from around the
region were recognised through the Asia Talents
showcase. Home & Decor couldnt be more
pleased to see Singapore being represented by
these cutting-edge local design studios.
Outofstock
www.outofstockdesign.com,
www.industryplus.com.sg

The intriguing Luna light

was awarded one
of the Outstanding
Talents of 2014 by Interni
magazine as part of the
Asia Talents showcase.
This design is available
under Industry+, a new
Singapore-based
furniture brand.

www.alltagdesign.com

Desinere
www.desinere.com.sg

Home-grown talent
Melvin Ongs medley of
chic designs include
the Fraise ornamental
paper collar and the Rok
concrete paperweight.
Studio Norm
www.studionorm.com

Brand to
Watch
P DM B r a n d
With a couple of accolades already under its belt, including
acknowledgements from Japans Good Design award and Singapores
Furniture Design Award, PDM Brand is already on the regions design radar.
Its new mat collection (pictured above) took home a couple of honours
under the Asia Talents showcase at the Bangkok International Houseware
Fair. We used traditional ways to produce the polypropylene mats, but
gave it a modern geometric design, says founder and designer Doonyapol
Srichan. Standing out from the many friendly designs at the fair, his work
like the steel Paper chair is sleek, edgy and unabashedly urban.
www.pdmbrand.com

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Studio Norms series

of contemporary and
elegant stainless steel
vases represent the
refined aesthetics the
studio adheres to.
Studio Juju
www.studio-juju.com,
www.industryplus.com.sg

Founders Timo Wong

and Priscilla Lui
designed a solid
walnut-wood dining set,
featuring a sturdy
table and low reclining
chairs (pictured),
for Industry+.
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