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Offcuts + Resin Combined to Form New Furniture
The seat of the stool is made up of offcuts from the white oak legs that are then set within resin until it cures. The translucent resin fills the splintered gaps, becoming a one-of-a-kind work of art in the process. HATTERN is a South Korean design studio that...
Couriers and Product Safety – a seller’s obligations
Damage caused in transit can render a product unsafe, create new hazards or increase existing ones. Suppliers must ensure their packaging is fit for purpose, and designed to minimise all risks of damage to maintain the integrity of the product. With the increase of...
Running a small business can be mind boggling
As many AFA Members are small business owners they often don't have the time or resources to be on top of all of the latest information in regards to legislation, it can be mind boggling! That is where Industry Associations can help. By becoming a Member you receive...
4th International Green Interior Awards Night in Sydney – Winners
The AFA Congratulates all of the Winners of The International Green Interior Awards for 2017. This Awards program is in its 4th year and is the leading global awards program that is 100% focused on the integration and creation of green interior products, not...
World Design organisation announces World Design Capital shortlist for 2020
The World Design Organization (WDO)™ announced that Lille, France and Sydney, Australia have made the shortlist to become World Design Capital® 2020, for their effective use of design to drive economic, social, cultural, and environmental development in their cities....
Colour Palette for 2018
Thinking about redecorating next year and don't know what colours to look for? Here's a colour prediction for 2018, and if you do it now you will be ahead of the trends!
Canadian furniture designer’s quirky pieces resemble Walt Disney’s wildest creations
A Canadian designer has allowed his whimsical imagination to run wild with a line of furniture that looks pulled directly from one of Walt Disney's animated classics. Judson Beaumont, 52, of Vancouver has designed dozens of eye-catching custom pieces, including a...
Australia Post finalises sale of Sydney’s General Post Office
Australia Post has announced that it has finalised the details of the sale of the Sydney General Post Office (GPO). At the same time, it said it would seek National Heritage listing for the GPO, “in recognition of its historical importance and to reinforce existing...
Do you know where your wood products come from?
Does your furniture have PEFC's Chain of Custody certification? This certification is a mechanism for tracking certified material from the forest to the final product to ensure that the wood, wood fibre or non-wood forest produce contained in the product or product...
Pallet Made Vertical Herb Garden
Here's a unique take on the vertical garden, from AFA Member CrativeAustralia – all natural and upcycled. Absolutely perfect for small spaces and empty walls. Fill with fragrant herbs or colourful plants for a beautiful, rusticwallscape. The Crative Vertical Garden,...