Design News
choose Australia first campaign
The Australian Furniture Association’s choose Australia first campaign was initiated in 2020 as the shift in consumer sentiment - wanting, more than ever to confidently buy Australian, grew. Now, with the introduction of the Commonwealth government’s push to introduce...
In Oak We Trust
The AFA will be watching this closely over the coming months to as the Australian timber supply chain is preparing for life after native hardwoods, with manufacturers now importing boatloads of 40-foot containers of American hardwoods to keep up with record demand. In...
Vapes. Cocaine. Crystal Meth. PFAS.
All of these products and substances are or will be subject to regulation and enforcement. The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) recently completed a significant piece of work investigating the role of chemicals in furniture and the importance of considering the...
Viewa’s Strategy to increase AOV = 3D Product Visualisation & Augmented Reality (AR)
3D product visualisation and augmented reality (AR) are becoming vital to a product-based e-commerce customer journey to increase website dwell time and average order value. As market trends change and online shopping becomes more and more prevalent, it is essential...
Why “fast fashion” runs rampant in the furniture sector
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) was successful in securing a federally funded grant on product stewardship early in 2022. Design of Commercial Furniture for the Circular Economy – Furniture 360 – will unpack how the furniture industry will address the...
Furniture 360 Briefing – September 2022
Furniture 360 Project Leader, Mark Thomson, speaks with the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) head of Partnerships and Marketing Jason Ross about the Furniture 360 project. Jason Ross – Mark thank you for your time. Earlier this year you were appointed Project...
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Designer Spotlight: Stefan Schöning
The AFA is pleased to introduce a new segment to our regular Design News, Designer Spotlight. Each edition we will feature a Designer working in the furnishing sector who will inspire readers with their stories, achievements and aspirations. Our inaugural Designer...