A Brief Introduction to Furniture Design from the South East Asia region

There are big developments in furniture exports from the South East Asia region. Although raw materials vary widely, lumber in this area is predominant. As a huge contract furniture making base, the design and innovation sector has obviously lagged behind, and in a sense, hinders efforts to add value.

The basic demand for interior decoration will change with time. But the design is not only for practical, in fact, the design just likes a history research, for the people in a specialised phase and living status.

In recent years, the simplistic and cool-looking furniture designs have influenced the style of the early 20th Century. In the global market, however, traditional and classic furniture styles still retain a large status. As a result, many manufacturers in the Asia region will exert their efforts to capture this market share.

Exports from South East Asia feature rich raw materials, produced with low labour costs. So, contract furniture will strive to meet the favoured style of the market. In the latest consumer research, emphasis from consumers is mainly on quality and design. The market position for Malaysian furniture exporters will be a low position with a low price.

Maybe in a sense, the seldom marketing activities and intellectual proper right in bud are the key reasons for design deficiency. It can be a practical way to use various raw material for new design. For example, the operation on the furnishing, home decoration in Philippine is very successful. The innovation is to create a different country style.

Design research is not merely for science, but also for artistic value. If the designer fully understands how the furniture is being used, and the benefits that are required by the consumer, this should inspire the designer to create a brand new world of furniture.

Lastly, contract orders account for a large amount of export quantity in South East Asia, but in fact, they don't contribute to industry growth. The value-added component will depend on the transfer of the product itself to its fashion. Maybe it's a good way to use different natural materials, to create the desire and demand for fashion, and then to maintain consistent growth.