NexTus 2010 is an annual furniture design competition organized by Malaysia Furniture Entrepreneur Association (MFEA) and National Design Centre (NDC). It was first launched this year (2009) and supported by Malaysian Furniture Promotion Council (MFPC). The name ‘NexTus’ is taken from the word Nexus which means the connection, tie, link, integration or succession. It aims to provide a platform for maintaining continuous interest in the furniture industry. Besides, ‘NexTus’ can also be read as ‘Next’-‘Us’, which supports the aim of this competition in creating and identifying future generations to whom the baton will be passed to.



Theme

Humanizing Design
Participants are required to identify problems related to existing furniture or situations related to the usage of furniture. The problems should be categorized as human related. I.e. Ergonomics, Human Factors (Physical, Economic, Social, Cultural, Cognitive, Emotional). Concepts will then need to solve the problems that were identified.



Eligibility

The competition is opened to all Malaysian students who are currently studying full time at public and private institutions of higher learning in Malaysia.

Feature

The competition will open in June every year. The registered participants will be invited to attend an Innovative Furniture Design Workshop conducted by NDC where students will learn to explore various methods to produce innovative designs and come out with the first submission. Judges will convene and short list 10 entries. The shortlisted participants will then attend a Design Prototyping Workshop where they will be assigned to work with furniture manufacturing companies to produce prototypes. The prototypes will be showcased and judged during the Export Furniture Exhibition.




Important Dates



Prizes
1st Prize  x1:
RM 5,000 + Trophy + Trip & Showcase at i-Saloni Milan + Certificate + Showcase at EFE 2010
2nd Prize  x1:
RM 3,000 + Trophy + Certificate + Showcase at EFE 2010

3rd Prize  x1:
RM 1,500 + Trophy + Certificate + Showcase at EFE 2010



Special Commendation Award  x7:
RM 1,000 + Certificate + Showcase at EFE 2010

Shortlisted Finalist  x30:
Certificate of Excellence

Best Manufacturer:
1st Prize: RM 3,000
2nd Prize: RM 2,000
3rd Prize: RM 1,000

For more information on Nextus 2010 Student Furniture Design Competition, please visit http://ndc.uitm.edu.my/nextus Or contact
Natrina    016-206 0081
Mardiana  012-388 2114 /03-5544 4089

Click here to download competition entry form