Hip To Be Square Designer: Nor Azman Hashim, Arcradius TIMB3R DIP 2.0 The combination of symmetrical motifs and bold colours in this sofa set injects a sense of retro chic into any home or office. The design is enhanced by brass inlays of exotic woods such as Macassar ebony, zebrawood and rosewood, and finished with Japanese lacquer for a glossy look. Photos: MTC
As part of efforts to support the local design community, the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) – in collaboration with the Malaysian Furniture Council (MFC) and Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) – has completed the first and second edition of the TIMB3R Design Incubator Programme (DIP).
Touted as a first-of-its-kind incubation programme for design and manufacturing of furniture and timber products, the event took place at the Reka Interior Exhibition (RiX) held in Kuala Lumpur at the end of October.
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Hip To Be Square Designer: Nor Azman Hashim, Arcradius TIMB3R DIP 2.0 The combination of symmetrical motifs and bold colours in this sofa set injects a sense of retro chic into any home or office. The design is enhanced by brass inlays of exotic woods such as Macassar ebony, zebrawood and rosewood, and finished with Japanese lacquer for a glossy look. Photos: MTC
Ted Pod Designer: Tay Ei Ling, Youngblood TIMB3R DIP 1.0 The Ted Pod is a breastfeeding pod designed with the needs of nursing mothers in mind. The modular design allows the Ted Pod to be easily incorporated and installed in a multitude of public settings, providing the privacy and security nursing mothers deserve.
Cayenne Cot Designer: Cayenne Lim, A Moxie Associates TIMB3R DIP 2.0 To keep up with a baby’s fast growth, the Cayenne Cot is a sustainable design that can be transformed to cater to the various stages of a child’s physical development. Available in four distinct configurations, the product begins as an infant cot. As needs change, it can easily be converted into a study table, daybed and a super single bed for children of all ages.
Home Working Desk Designer: Mohd Shafie Alip, Skala Holdings & Skala Graphics TIMB3R DIP 2.0 The Home Working Desk is a practical piece with its multiple compartments and slots. Each section is designed to accommodate the must-have items on one’s desk - laptop, cup, smartphone, notebook, etc. Like a driver’s dashboard, everything has its designated place, creating a workspace that is neat and conducive. The centre of the table features a surface that can be raised and tilted, catering to different work needs and better user ergonomics.
Santai Designer: Effendy Nadzri, EdoKL TIMB3R DIP 1.0 ‘Santai’ was the central theme when designing the Santai Series. The designer has merged the skill and precision of local artisan craftsmen with high quality materials to produce a living room set which is modern, yet retains its uniquely Asian aesthetic. The Santai Series includes a combination of sofas in various widths, an armchair, an ottoman, as well as a multifunctional coffee table and side table.
Bento & Onigiri Designer: Siti Mawarni Embong TIMB3R DIP 2.0 Taking inspiration from a bento box, this design manipulates basic shapes and forms to create a dining table that is compact yet equipped with additional storage. Perfect for small spaces, the table comes with two internal compartments and three ‘onigiri’ stools. As opposed to the conventional four, the size of this product is shrunk to fit three individuals. There are only three legs too, representing a perfectly imperfect balance. Constructed mostly from timber, the tone of the local Semangkok wood and upholstery are kept muted and neutral to express a minimalist look.
Flex Designer: Hamizi Hasan, Skala Design Consult TIMB3R DIP 1.0 Flex was specifically designed for home use, but with office-style functionality. To maintain a modern aesthetic that doesn’t look out of place at home, Flex was constructed by pairing a lightweight aluminium frame in a powder-coated finish, with a worktop in compressed board with a laminate finish. To create a more cosy and homely design, unique colour palettes that are unconventional for work desks were applied. Fabric-padded screens with leather strap details were added to give the work desk a unique look.
Door Hidden Dresser (DHD) Designer: IDr Kalvin Ting, Think Studio PLT TIMB3R DIP 1.0 The door hidden dresser (DHD) houses hidden storage shelves and a mirror, and is made from a combination of solid timber, timber veneer, metal structural components, and laminated finishing – all of which can be customised to one’s liking.
