MIFF Furniture Design Competition

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MIFF FURNITURE
DESIGN COMPETITION

Malaysia’s most anticipated furniture design contest is back with a brand new name. It started as the Ideation Award in 2010. We have moved up. Get ready for the bigger and even more exciting MIFF Furniture Designer Competition!

Calling outstanding designers with outstanding creative skills and innovative boldness. Greater prizes are in store for you! The winning designs will be constructed into working prototypes where they will be exhibited at the prestigious Malaysian International Furniture Fair 2013 (MIFF 2013).

Don’t miss this opportunity to show you have what it takes to shape the future of the Malaysian furniture industry.

THE CHALLENGE

To create a winning lifestyle design that is inspired by the shapes, patterns and colours of Malaysia.

Contestants are free to design any kind of furniture. All entries must be original works.

Join now for an opportunity to show your talent and to showcase your design
your design at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair 2013.

OPEN
CATEGORY

1st Prize
RM 15,000 + Trophy + Certificate

2nd Prize
RM 7,500 + Trophy + Certificate

3rd Prize
RM 5,000 + Trophy + Certificate

YOUNG TALENT CATEGORY

1st Prize
RM 10,000 + Trophy + Certificate

2nd Prize
RM 5,000 + Trophy + Certificate

3rd Prize
RM 2,500 + Trophy + Certificate

Best Prototype Maker
Gift + Certificate

Open to all Malaysians and foreign residents with authorised permits. Student contestants must have student IDs.

Open Category RM 250 ( per entry )
Young Talent RM 50 ( per entry )

*	Entry fee is non-refundable. Bank in to / Cheque payable to “United Business Media (M) Sdn Bhd” Account No. 304-115850-101, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad. Or you may pay the entry fee at the Registration Counter of Design Workshop.

Objectives of Competition
Design Brief
Submission Requirements
Submission Deadline : 31 OCTOBER 2012
Rules and Regulations

Click here to download Registration Form, Competition Guidelines and other details.

31 October 2012 - Artwork Submission Deadline

November & December 2012 - Prototype Development

07 March 2013 - Winners Announcement & Prize Presentation Ceremony

5-9 March 2013 - Design Showcase at MIFF 2013

Great opportunity to meet the industry expert on furniture design and production
Grab more knowledge on how to implement design with market factors
Get a briefing on competition guidelines and design tips.

	Date 16 October 2012
	Time 9.00am – 12.30pm

Venue
Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Open to confirmed participants and invited guests ONLY
Limited seats available!
Please register on-line latest by 5 October 2012.

	Date 5-9 March 2013
	Time 9.30am - 6.00pm

Venue
Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC) & Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC)

Open to confirmed participants and invited guests ONLY
For students from the design institution who would like to visit the showcase, please email to fdc@miff.com.my to obtain FREE ADMISSION pass.

Announcement of winners for MIFF FDC 2013

	Date 7 March 2013
	Time 3.00pm

Venue
Pacific Ballroom, Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Open to invited guests only

JUDGING CRITERIA

Concept
Idea or invention and its implementation
Creativity
Imaginative and original design
Technology
Integration of technology into design
Material Usage
Suitability and practicality of material application
Marketability
Commercial viability in terms of market acceptance and production conveniency

Design Impression
Appearance, composition and finishing
Presentation
Quality of artwork and ability to present the idea

Ergonomics
Consideration for health, comfort and efficiency factors
Safety
Free of dangerous substances and health/injury risks
Sustainability
Use of sustainable materials and environment-friendly manufacturing processes