In 1999, when the Thai economy plummeted and started the Asian financial crisis, a group of designers started to design, manufacture, and export their own branded products. And designers from 9 firms formed a group called “Design & Objects” and exhibited in that year's Bangkok International Gift Fair (BIG).
The focus was to showcase their new designs to international buyers and to encourage even more Thai designers to design products and manufacture them at a good and consistent quality to meet international standards.
Today, the loosely formed group had legally registered as an association as “The Design & Objects Association”. The new association has more than 60 company members; many owners have design backgrounds such as architects, interior designers, graphic designers, industrial designers, fashion designers, and even engineers. The group has built a solid reputation for fresh designs and product quality in both the local and international markets.
The association members exhibit in major international trade shows held in Thailand and other main international trade fairs. The Bangkok International Gift and Houseware Fair (BIG) is held in April and October every year. And the Thailand International Furniture Fair (TIFF) is held in March.
For more information on our members, activities, or the latest news, visit us at http://www.designandobjects.com
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