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The pioneers of furniture design

In response to major social changes, the aftermath of wars, and technological innovations, 20th century design was born. Through the innovative eye of some designers, furniture became more than just a practical form, it became a form of art, and their designs still inspire many today. While it’s difficult to limit ourselves to just five […]

A conversation with Meghan Preiss, board member of the WDO and Lead Business & Service Designer at IBM iX

We talked to the SIT Furniture Design Award ™️ jury member Meghan Preiss, the youngest board member of the World Design Organization (WDO) in their 60-year history. Meghan is currently also a Lead Business & Service Designer within IBM iX where she consults with clients to bring her wide digital ecosystem and sustainability expertise to a variety of […]
Lilian Gonzalez Industrial Design Academic Coordinator at Anahuac University of México Board Member of the World Design Organization

A conversation with the jury member Lilian González-González, board member of the World Design Organization (WDO).

We talked to the SIT Furniture Design Award ™️ jury member Lilian González-González , Industrial Design Academic Coordinator at Anahuac University of México Board and Member of the World Design Organization. You are currently the Industrial Design Academic Coordinator at Anahuac University and have been a professor at several Universities and cities around Mexico. What […]

The Annual 2021 catalog is now available to purchase on Amazon!

The annual catalog features the winners of the SIT Design Awards 2021 in Interior Design and Furniture Design. Read the exclusive interviews of Brazilian Designer and Furniture Design of the Year 2021 Jader Almeida; Nidhi Nimodia, student of the MIT Institute of Design in Pune, India and Emerging Interior Designer of the Year, Narges Shah […]

The SIT Furniture Design Award 2022 is now welcoming submissions!

The 2022 SIT Furniture Design Award is now accepting entries into its two major categories, Furniture Design and Interior Design. It welcomes submissions from professional, emerging designers and students until the 28th of February 2023, the program promises to attract entries from some of the most forward creative furniture firms, manufacturers, distributors and independent designers […]

A Conversation with Brazilian Designer, Winner of the 2021 “Furniture Design of the Year”

A graduate in architecture, with award-winning pieces in major national and international design competitions, Jader Almeida has gained increasing prominence and continues to improve his work with his participation in exhibitions, technical visits, and courses in several countries. Winner of the “Furniture Design of the Year”, we sat down with Jader Almeida to hear more […]

Meet Nidhi Nimodia, student of the MIT Institute of Design in Pune, India and Emerging Furniture Designer of the Year 2021.

The love for furniture design was a starting point in the beautiful world of design for Nidhi Nimodia. Student of the MIT Institute of Design in Pune, India; Nidhi is sharing with us the original idea and inspirations for FIKA, the winning “Furniture of the Year”. Could you tell us a little about yourself? Where […]

A conversation with Narges Shah Ahmad Ghasemi, the 2021 Emerging Interior Designer of the Year.

A student at Iran’s Pars University of Art and Architecture in Tehran, Narges is a passionate artist and designer. Becoming the SIT Design Award “Emerging Interior Designer of the Year” gave her the motivation and strength to work harder and be more courageous in implementing her ideas. Could you tell us a little about yourself? […]

5 Questions to CENTRSVET design team, winner of the “Innovation of the Year 2021” with Infinity Air.

CENTRSVET is a prominent lighting product design firm focused on innovation and partnering with leading designers from around the world. Winner of the “Innovation of the Year” award, Alexander Vorontsov is sharing the collaboration he had with Lomonosov Moscow State University when designing “Infinity Air”. How did you discover your passion for design and lighting design in […]

SIT Furniture Design Award 2022 is now welcoming submissions from all around the world!

The 2022 SIT Furniture Design Award is now accepting entries into its two major categories, Furniture Design and Interior Design. It welcomes submissions from professional, emerging designers and students until the 28th of February 2023, the program promises to attract entries from some of the most forward creative furniture firms, manufacturers, distributors, and independent designers […]

SIT Furniture Design Award announces the winners of the second edition!

Zurich, Switzerland – The 3C Awards Group is pleased to formally announce the winners of the 2nd Edition of the SIT Design Award. The SIT Furniture Design Award was created to recognize the efforts of talented international furniture designers, interior designers, and decorators who use furniture in the design of their spaces. The SIT Award […]

3C Awards is joining The World Design Organization (WDO), a worldwide network of over 185 member organizations promoting industrial design.

Zurich, Switzerland – The Three C Group (3C Group) has recently joined the World Design Organization (WDO)®, becoming a member of the globally recognized non-governmental organization that aims to promote and advance the discipline of industrial design and its power to enhance economic, social, cultural and environmental quality of life. Founded in 1957, WDO services over 185 […]

A conversation with the Jury member, Charles O. Job, Architect and Designer based in Zurich.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Charles O. Job achieved his degree in architecture and a master’s degree in urban design at Oxford Brookes University, followed by work experience in various architecture practices in Paris, London, and Zürich. Engaged in the fields of research, temporary architecture, and furniture design for international clients, a constant quest for simplicity […]

“Placing emphasis on open communication and transparency while providing excellent personal service is definitely a huge plus for the D2S brand.” Rozina Spinnoy shared her business vision.

Rozina started the Belgium Design Council in 2016 with a view to educating the value of Design Strategy and the value that design has to business, government, communities and our environments; with a mantra of ‘Excellence, Enterprise and Efficiency’ in its culture! She shares about her company Design2style, NGO BIDs Belgium and her other professional […]

“Developing and pushing my own boundaries and going out of my ‘comfort’ zones’ has given much confidence, critical thought and reflection.”

Rozina Spinnoy was born in Scotland and living in Brussels for the last 20 years. She holds a BSc(Hons) in Interior Design/Architecture from Glasgow Caledonian University and TEI Heraklion, Crete. She is the Founder & Director of Design2Style, Managing Director Belgium Design Council (SME), and NGO BIDs Belgium (New European Bauhaus community partner). Based in […]

Four Companies to Consider when Looking at Hospitality Interior Design.

Unlike home furniture, hospitality furniture is known for its ability to withstand wear and tear from continuous use over long periods of time. To meet commercial-grade standards, it must first pass stability, durability, and weight testing. Hospitality furniture is also made to be easily maintained and to last a long time. Many major hospitality brands […]
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3 Sofas we all want to have at home!

Your sofa is the most used and, hopefully, most loved piece of furniture in your home. And, as any interior designer will tell you if you want to quickly update your living room, a new and stylish sofa can completely transform the space. In this sense, a well-designed sofa provides numerous options for free and […]

3 Designers Who Designed the Perfect Home Office Furniture

Furniture is regarded as the focal point of any establishment, such as a home, office, or commercial space. Furniture, in a broad sense, refers to movable objects that support various human activities, such as holding objects at a convenient height and storing items. In a modern workplace setting, furniture plays an important role in the […]

Two Companies Taking Upcycling to the Next Level!

Eco-renaissance – As we’ve all become more conscious of our planet, a product’s life cycle, and our role in the process, the design world has unavoidably shifted toward sustainable production and design. We could say that we’re in the midst of an eco-renaissance, with increased supply chain transparency as well as local and ethical sourcing. […]

“Making things people need is better than making people want things” the design journey of Rob Curedale, President of the Design Community College Los Angeles.

Born in Perth Australia, Rob Curedale worked as a designer, director, and educator in design offices in London, Sydney, Switzerland, Portugal, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, Detroit, and Hong Kong and taught at design schools in those and other places. Now the President of the Design Community College Los Angeles, Rob is sharing his passion for […]
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SIT Furniture Design Award 2021 is now open!

We are looking for talented young designers, Interior Designers, Furniture Designers, and Manufacturers to join the most anticipated program dedicated to Furniture & Interiors. The SIT Furniture Design Award ™ was created as a way to celebrate and share the remarkable work of furniture designers and those who use furniture in their projects. Creativity, innovative […]

The Maximus Dining Table is a perfect example of Swiss craftsmanship with a modern design and sustainable upcycling!

Remo Hämmerle is the Owner, Furniture Designer & Maker of Owner of Fasswerk Hämmerle; based in Switzerland, he is giving a new life to old oak barrels. Winner of the SIT Furniture Design Award 2020 with the Maximus Dining table, Remo & his “partner in crime” Nadine Ledergerber shared their passion for wood & craftsmanship. […]

SIT Furniture Design Award 2021 welcomes Furniture Design and Interior Design submissions from around the world!

Switzerland – The prestigious SIT Furniture Design Award 2021 is now open, receiving submissions from Furniture Designers, Interior Designers, Industrial Designers, Manufacturers, Brands, and Design Studios globally. SIT Furniture Design Award was created to celebrate and recognize the remarkable work of furniture designers, interior designers. Creativity, innovative vision, and accessibility in the furniture design community […]

SIT Furniture Design Award joining the 3C Awards, a swiss-based organization curating, recognizing and supporting talented designers

3c Awards will be a leading organization curating, recognizing and supporting talented designers through awards, press, media exposure, events, and exhibitions organization. The company’s key mission is to promote design through awarding great designs, exhibiting, developing designers and artist communities, providing networking opportunities, and advancing the appreciation of excellence in design through education, outreach, and […]

“I think the “in between” space, and the edges and boundaries of a discipline, is where fresh ideas are born.” by David Rockwell, Furniture Design of the Year 2020.

We sat with David Rockwell, Architect, and Designer behind the Rockwell Group and winner of the “SIT 2020 Furniture Design of the Year” for “Sage by David Rockwell for Benchmark.“ David talked to us about his combined passions for Architecture and Theater, the design vision of “Sage for Benchmark” and how to remain creative. Could you tell us a little about your professional journey? I went to Syracuse University School of Architecture and the Architectural […]

A conversation with Zhezeng Xiong and Zhenghui Long, the designers behind the “Country Garden Nantong Riverbank Sales Office”.

Winners of the SIT Furniture Design Award ” Interior design of the Year”, we sit with Zhezeng Xiong and Zhenghui Long, from Vanpin Architecture Design; discussing their passion for Interior Design and how they integrate natural lighting and the local environment when working on the Country Garden Nantong Riverbank Sales Office project. Could you tell us a little […]
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SIT 2020 Furniture Design of the Year, Meet David Rockwell from Rockwell Group.

Meet David Rockwell, the Designer of Sage by David Rockwell for Benchmark! Sage by David Rockwell began with a question: What does a person need to feel comfortable both at home and at work? Adaptability, privacy, and wellness are key to establishing a sense of wellbeing in your personal space. Working closely with Benchmark and […]

Sergio Sesmero, student of Esne – Escuela Universitaria De Innovación, Diseño Y Tecnología in Madrid, shares his creative search behind the Memoria Chair.

A conversation with Sergio Sesmero the winner of the SIT 2020 Emerging Furniture Designer of the Year, student of the Esne – Escuela Universitaria De Innovación, Diseño Y Tecnología in Madrid. Could you tell us a little about yourself? Where you from? I was born in 1997 in Madrid, Spain. Experience, abstraction, philosophy and society […]

Meeting Wouter Myny, the designer behind the SecretAir – The discrete home office sideboard and winner of the “Innovation of the Year”.

Winner of the first edition of the SIT Furniture Design Award “Innovation of the Year” prize, Wouter Myny shares his professional journey and his learnings from the first prototype of the SecretAir – The discrete home office sideboard. How did you discover your passion for Design? When I was a kid, I always thought I would become a mechanical […]

A conversation with Crystal Martin, the SIT Awards “Emerging Interior Designer of the Year” 2020.

Student of Savannah College of Art And Design, Crystal Martin won the “Emerging Interior Designer of the Year” title for her project “Le Fer Plat V” in Hotel Interior Design category. Crystal shares with us the design process and her passion for Design, Luxury and Fashion. Could you tell us a little about yourself? Where […]
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SIT 2020 Innovation of the Year: Wouter Myny speaking about SecretAir: The discrete home office sideboard.

Meet Wouter Myny, the designer of SecretAir – The discrete home office sideboard. This furniture originates from the need of having a home office integrated into the living room, avoiding untidy desk annoyance and constant reminders of work to be done. Design brief: High-end home office, which is comfortable and practical during work, invisible after […]
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SIT 2020 Emerging Interior Designer of the Year, Meet Crystal Martin from Savannah College of Art And Design.

Prize acceptance from Crystal Martin, student of Savannah College of Art And Design for her Hotel Interior Design of “Le Fer Plat V”. Meta-luxury, “luxury beyond luxury,” is a term coined by Manfredi Ricca and Rebecca Robins observing a cultural and economic paradigm of excellence based on purpose, knowledge, timelessness, and unique achievement through the […]
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2020 Innovation of the Year: SecretAir – The discrete home office sideboard by Wouter Myny

The first winner of the “Innovation of the Year” prize, Wouter Myny has designed the SecretAir – The discrete home office sideboard to cope with the current need of “Home Office” as well as the general increase of having a working desk at home, without having a spare room. This piece of furniture originates from the need to have a home office integrated into the living room. The annoyance of an untidy desk messing up a living room and the constant reminder of the work to be done started the process of finding a better solution. The design brief was simple: High-end […]
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SIT Furniture Design Award announces the winners of the 1st Edition.

Los Angeles, CA – The prestigious SIT Furniture Design Award is pleased to reveal the SIT 2020 Winners in professionals’ and students’ categories. SIT Furniture Design Award ™️ was created to recognize the efforts of talented international furniture designers, Interior Designer and Interior decorators that use furniture in their space design. The SIT Award celebrates […]
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SIT Furniture Design Award announces the winners of the first Edition!

The prestigious SIT Furniture Design Award is pleased to reveal the SIT 2020 Winners in professionals’ and students’ categories. SIT Furniture Design Award ™️ was created to recognize the efforts of talented international furniture designers, Interior Designer, and Interior decorators that use furniture in their space design. The SIT Award celebrates creativity and shares furniture […]

SIT Design Award online celebration and Grand Winners Announcement will take place on Saturday, April 24th.

The 1st Annual SIT Furniture Design Award winners celebration will be streamed online at 3:00PM (UTC/GMT) on Saturday, April 24th. SIT Furniture Design Award ™️ was created to recognize the efforts of talented international furniture designers, Interior Designers and Interior decorators that use furniture in their space design. The SIT Award celebrates creativity and shares […]

Celebration the Best of 2020 Furniture Design and Interior Design!

Join the 1st Annual SIT Furniture Design Award winners celebration which will be streamed online at 3:00PM (UTC/GMT) on Saturday, April 24th. We will be congratulating the winners, showcasing a selection of winning works, and revealing the Grand Winners: Furniture Design of the Year, Interior Design of the Year, Innovation of the Year, Emerging Furniture […]

SIT Award unveiled the Certificate of Achievement

Give your furniture design the recognition it deserved, SIT Awards is pleased to present the official “Certificate of Achievement” given to SIT Winners and Honorable Mentions. The SIT Furniture design Award Trophy will be given to the Five Grand Winners yearly: Furniture Product Design of the Year – Professional Furniture Design of the Year – […]

5 Basic Principles of Interior Design

The fundamentals of interior design will never change as they are what brings the elements together into a cohesive, definable, and aesthetically pleasing visual medium. Some people do have that innate talent of transforming a room into a jaw-dropping interior space. Bringing in mixes and matches of great finds from thrift stores and even from […]

How to design an inviting and productive home office

Choosing to work at home has never been rewarding, with the advent of internet technology the possibilities are endless. For employees who have transitioned from working at the office to being a home-based employee, getting into the mood to work can be difficult, especially if you have limited space in your home. Kids running around, […]
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Join SIT Furniture Design Awards Community – SIT Video!

SIT Furniture Design Award™ exists to recognize, celebrate, and promote brilliant international Furniture Designers, Brands, Manufacturers, Emerging talents as well as Visionaries enhancing our daily life with innovation. SIT Furniture Design Awards gives 5 winning titles per year: Furniture Product Design of the Year Designer of the Year Digital Innovation Center Winner Emerging Furniture Product […]

Outdoor Furniture that Shapes Public Spaces

The familiar cityscape is teemed by bustling sounds of busy streets, with sights of people scurrying through throngs of similarly preoccupied folks. But, amidst the urban strife are open public spaces that offer a breather from this ballyhoo and animated scenes. These free and open areas, more importantly, provide new pathways of interaction and the […]

Choose the right furniture for short-term rental properties.

Designing your rental property is more than just bean bags and wallpapers, you’ll need to pull together all the elements to work harmoniously into your living space. Creating a cohesive design should not only be aesthetically pleasing but even more so, offers a comfortable, functional, and unforgettable experience for your clients. Importance of Design Great […]

What makes great hotel furniture? All about hotel furniture trends

A hotel lobby with tastefully picked and laid out furniture can create an impressive first glimpse of excellent service. What makes great hotel furniture? Stunning, ergonomically designed, and in-tune with the times are primary qualities that make guests feel that every moment of their stay is worthwhile. Hotel furniture is vital for the success of […]

The importance of natural lighting in Interior Design

The interplay of natural lights in an interior space creates mood, enhances materials, and energizes a place. It is indeed a design element like no other. Indoor places with beautiful plays of light create an alluring ambiance and ensues a lively feeling to its occupants. This correlation of positivity and natural light has been a […]

The Workplace of the Future: 5 Trends in Office Interior Design

Influenced by social evolution and technological advances, the work scape today is ever-changing. With these dynamic shifts, it is now a more exciting time for space planners and designers to come up with innovative solutions in today’s workplaces of the future. Applications of sensory design elements, smartphone-controlled systems, and advanced architectural materials are popular innovations […]

Why Lighting should be in the heart of Bar & Restaurant design?

When it comes to food and drinking establishments, proper lighting is paramount. Lights from both natural and artificial lighting, when properly planned can create an inviting atmosphere. Strategic illumination can set the mood of interior space. This further boosts the occupants’ sensory experiences and provides the desired ambiance. Aside from creating an atmosphere, lighting is critical […]

SIT Furniture Design Awards Inaugural Year 2020 – Press Release

For Immediate Release Press Contact: press@farmanigroup.com   SIT Furniture Design Awards Welcomes Furniture Submissions from Around the World Inaugural SIT Furniture Design Awards 2020 submissions are now open. While making the announcement, the awards spokesperson said that registrations for the first edition of the awards for best in furniture design is now open. Created to […]

Farmani Group launch SIT Furniture Design Award

Farmani Group assembled SIT Furniture Design Award to bring more attention to the international furniture industry’s great contribution to our daily life. SIT Furniture Design Award is the sibling Award of LIT Lighting Design Award (LIT), International Design Awards (IDA), and European Product Design Awards ( ePDA) all focusing on Product Aesthetic, Concepts & Enhancement. […]

SIT Furniture Design Award Inaugural Year 2020

Registration is now open for the 1st edition of the awards that celebrate the best in Furniture Design. SIT Furniture Design Award™ exists to recognize, celebrate, and promote brilliant international Furniture Designers, Brands, Manufacturers, Emerging talents as well as Visionaries enhancing our daily life with innovation. SIT focuses on “Seat and Beyond”, rewarding strategic thinking […]

Launch of SIT “Digital Innovation Center”

SIT digital ” Innovation Center” – Start making a difference now! SIT Furniture Design Award has created a “Digital Innovation Center”, to be a unique blend of design and creativity thinking, Computational thinking, culture integrator, and sustainability’s maker. The center is focusing every year on 3 topics to highlight inventions, look at today’s challenges, and […]