
The La-Z-Boy Young Designer Contest 2024, under the theme "Comfort Function and Space Design Creativity: Inspired by La-Z-Boy" has officially concluded. This competition was organized by Globiz Venture Co., Ltd., the official distributor of La-Z-Boy reclining sofas from the USA, in collaboration with the Thailand Interior Designers' Association (TIDA). Contestants competed for La-Z-Boy reclining chairs and cash prizes, totaling over 170,000 baht. Applications were open from August 13, 2024, and the results were announced on October 5, 2024.
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Throughout various aspects of the contest, from the competition process, the theme, and promotional efforts to university engagement, scoring criteria, personnel, and coordination with universities, La-Z-Boy received significant guidance from the Thailand Interior Designers' Association (TIDA). The association also helped select judges to evaluate over 200 entries and invited special guest speakers—successful professionals in the field of interior design—to offer insights and guidance to the participating students.
Here are interviews with notable members of TIDA who had the opportunity to collaborate with La-Z-Boy:
♦ Ms. Korakoth Kunalungkarn (Ped), President of the Thailand Interior Designers' Association
♦ Mr. Paluch Painupong (Ith), Managing Director of That's Ith Interior and TIDA Committee Member
♦ Ms. Sopit Sucharitkul (Gift), Managing Director of CGD and TIDA Committee Member
♦ Mr. Worapong Manupipatpong (Ton), Co-Founder of Atelier 2+ and Design Director of Cane Collection by Podium
♦ Mr. Bodin Plangkur (Ton), Founder of Context Studio