Thinking out of the box with timber

1 Participants of the MIFF FDC 2016 preparatory workshop looking at samples of work.2 Goi says the country’s export-driven furniture industry requires design talent and innovative products amid rising global competition.3 Sim imparting her experience to the enthusiastic participants.4 Hamidah speaking on the use of timber for furniture.5 The participants listening intently.Photos: IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

ARMED with eager ideas and burning enthusiasm, scores of young hopefuls eagerly snapped up tips on how to think like a designer at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair Design Competition (MIFF FDC) 2016 preparatory workshop.

The 150 design students from 10 universities and young working professionals were able to pick the brain of chief judge Philip Yap at the half-day event at the Putra World Trade Centre.