FDA 2008 | Preliminary Judging | Panel of Judges | FDA 2007 Winners

Furniture Design Award 2008 To nurture design talents, SFIC organises the annual Furniture Design Award (FDA) to provide a high profile avenue for designers to express their creativity and gain recognition in the industry. It also encourages designers to network with local and overseas industry players, creating not only launch pads for their career in the furniture industry but also maintaining the dynamism and vibrancy of the regional furniture design trade. The theme for FDA 2008 – “TENSION” – encourages participants in the Students and Young Designers categories to explore the element of tension in their design concepts, challenge their creativity to the hilt yet allow them tremendous free play in the process. Entries in the Open Category are not confined to the theme. The exhibits are displayed at Foyer 1, Singapore Expo. Click here for a Sneak Preview! For enquiries, please contact the following SFIC Secretariats: Mr Eric Teo DID: (+65) 6505 9195 Ms Joyce Lee DID: (+65) 6505 9165 Email: fda@singaporefurniture.com To view the list of FDA 2007 winners, please click here. back to top About Furniture Design Award Design is a very important element in the manufacturing value chain. To nurture design talents, SFIC organize the annual Furniture Design Award (FDA) in conjunction with the International Furniture Fair Singapore / ASEAN Furniture Show at the Singapore Expo. This provides a high profile avenue for our designers to express their creativity and gain recognition in the industry. It also encourages designers to network with local and overseas industry players, creating not only launch pads for their career in the furniture industry but also maintaining the dynamism and vibrancy of the regional furniture design trade. back to top AHEC is the leading international trade association for U.S. hardwood industry, representing the committed exporters among U.S hardwood companies and the major U.S. hardwood product trade associations AHEC (www.ahec-seasia.org) has a long history of supporting furniture design and is a firm believer that design and business acumen are key elements to an industry’s success. back to top FDA 2008 Judges Aamer Taher Born in 1962, Aamer attained a Master in Architecture from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, UK in 1990. He was based in London from 1987 to 1991 where he worked in various firms such as Michael Hopkins & Partners, Renton Howard Wood Levin etc. In 1994, he set up his own company, Aamer Taher Design Studio, specializing in design and concepts. Some of his works include Commercials (Cycle & Carriage Car Showroom, BBC White House in London, Shanghai Aquarium in China), Institutions (Singapore Military Academy, Parliament Building in London) etc. He had also won the SIA Architectural Award in 2004 and made it to the Prime Minister’s National Day list for SME in 2000. Aamer is currently a Corporate Member of the Singapore Institute of Architects.     Carsten Ovesen Born in 1946 and specialised in the field of furniture design and furniture fabrics, Carsten Ovesen has been living in Singapore since 1990. Currently the Managing Director of Carsten Ovesen Design, Carsten's existing clients include The Hartman Group in Holland, Eurosa China Ltd, Koda Ltd etc. Carsten is also winner of many design competition such as "Best Bedroom Design in USA (1993), "Product of the Year" (Gold) in London (1993), "Best of British" at Spoga Fair in Germany (1994). Carsten has been on the judging panel of SFIC's Furniture Design Award for more than 10 years.     Jeff Choo With over ten years of design experience, Jeff Choo, the driving force behind ai Associates, leverages his extensive background in corporate interior design and project management in Singapore and overseas to create high impact solutions for his clientele. Over the past years, Jeff actively leads his team to the forefront of the interior design industry with cutting edge design solutions and out-of-the-box ideas, and continues to receive wide industry acclaim for his flair and progressive creative designs.     Tan Beng Seng A graduate in Graphic Design from The Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, USA, Tan Beng Seng has over 20 years of experience in design. His works have been displayed in The International Design Forum, a major design event organized by IE Singapore in London, Tokyo and Korea. Beng Seng is currently the Vice President of the Designers’ Association Singapore as well as the Chairman of the organizing committee for International Singapore Design Awards. back to top