People's Choice Awarded
Power to the people... This is the key message behind the Australasian Furnishing Industry People's Choice Award - That's right – the public decide who wins. This year all finalists were featured for the public to vote for their favourite. Votes were received from every corner of the world, culminating in the announcement of the People’s Choice for the best of the best in Australian designed furniture.
This award represents a brilliant opportunity for the winner as it reflects potential consumer demand for their design..... and the winner is ...........
ANGUS STEVENSON FOR THE PERSPECTIVE DESK
The industry’s future lies in the hands of designers. Consumer spending habits are being driven by innovation, new technologies and sustainability and our designers are among the best in the world.
The role of the AFA is to provide an arena to acknowledge and showcase the work and the potential of these amazing creative Australians to national and international markets.
The Australian Contemporary Emerging (ACE) Design Awards reflect the vision of the industry and were open to students, emerging designers and masters from all fields related to the furnishing industry.
The national awards represent a tremendous opportunity for all sectors of the furnishing industry to engage in a collaborative way to put the Australian furnishing Industry on the world map – and help achieve the ultimate goal of Australian furnishing design for the world!
ABOUT THE AUSTRALASIAN FURNISHING ASSOCIATION
The Australasian Furnishing Association (AFA) is the peak industry organisation representing Australian and International Members and provides advocacy and lobbying leadership via government and industry led networks.
Spanning national and global markets the AFA contributes to worldwide consultation, collaboration and developments on behalf of all Members across the Australasian region. AFA Members are reputable suppliers to residential and commercial environs, including the hospitality, tourism, workplace, health and education sectors.
AFA Members operate across the furnishing supply chain including education and training, design, manufacturing, supply of services and materials, installation, compliance, testing and certification, import and export of furniture, furnishings and components.