Furniture is no longer just about form and function — it is increasingly shaped by the way architects think. At the CIFF 2026 International Forum, this powerful shift takes centre stage.
Titled “From Architectural Thinking to Furniture Reality“, and curated by Iko iN, Founder of iN Design Lab Malaysia, the forum tackles a timely industry question: how does architectural thinking shape the furniture we design and produce today?
Presented as part of China International Furniture Fair 2026, the forum highlights a clear transformation. Architects now move fluidly between buildings, interiors and product design. Their approach to structure, systems, materials and spatial storytelling increasingly influences furniture development and market demand. For brands and manufacturers, understanding this mindset has become a strategic necessity.
Join three global visionaries as they share actionable design strategies:
Jenchieh Hung (Thailand), architect and design researcher, will reveal how research-based architectural methods guide decisions on materials, scale and interior narratives.
Chris Bosse (Germany/Australia), architect, industrial designer and co-founder of LAVA, will examine how structural systems and geometry translate into expressive furniture language.
Michael Young (United Kingdom), industrial designer and creative director, will discuss how architectural logic strengthens usability, modular thinking and long-term manufacturing value.
Designed for manufacturers, brands, designers and retailers, this forum connects architectural vision with real-world production — shaping the next chapter of furniture innovation.
📍China International Furniture Fair 2026
📍18 March 2026
📍Canton Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
https://www.cifffurniturefair.com
