iN-Trend Issue #10/25: Discover a galore of ideas, fresh design innovations and industry celebrations — this month is full of creativity and connection! We’re also celebrating community spirit through a meaningful initiatives and exploring global design synergy!
Feature Image credit: The Italian Lounge
Midea Debuts INSTA-FIT Master Series and Laundry Suite in Malaysia
Midea has officially launched its latest INSTA-FIT Master Series refrigerator and Laundry Suite in Malaysia at their latest show gallery at iN Design Lab. Designed to blend seamlessly into modern homes while elevating convenience, hygiene, and performance, the INSTA-FIT Master Series, with its slot-in fit design and advanced freshness technologies, has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records as the first refrigerator in the market featuring the Highest Level of PST Purification Virus Elimination System, achieving over 99.999% effectiveness in virus removal. Meanwhile, the ultra-thin Laundry Suite brings together a washer and dryer in a single unit, all while fitting into standard cabinetry. Available now with special promotional pricing until 30 November 2025, both products underscore Midea’s vision of combining functionality with sleek design to support healthier, smarter living. Consumers and interior professionals can experience these innovations firsthand at the Midea showroom at iN Design Lab, where the appliances are showcased in immersive real-life home setups that highlight their seamless integration into diverse spaces.
https://www.midea.com/my
MAJUHOME Presents Urban Eden Living Pop-Up at IOI Mall Puchong
MAJUHOME proudly unveils its Urban Eden Living Pop-Up, taking place at South Court, IOI Mall Puchong, from 15 to 26 October 2025. More than a furniture showcase, the pop-up invites visitors to experience a lifestyle inspired by comfort, balance, and a renewed connection with nature. The Urban Eden Living theme captures the harmony between modern living and the natural world, expressed through furniture that blends biophilic elements with contemporary design. Visitors can explore thoughtfully curated Living, Dining, and Bedroom Collections, Customised Kitchen Cabinets, Bedding, and Wardrobes with ID solutions, alongside the debut of the 2025/26 Belgium Edition Sofa Collection. Adding to the experience, visitors can look forward to a range of engaging activities and exclusive offers, including a free goody bag worth RM80 with MHF Rewards membership sign-up, BaZi Express Reading and Floorplan Analysis sessions by Joey Yap Consulting Group, complimentary coffee by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Interior Design Consultation by WLEA Interior Design, and kids’ creative workshops with FamsyMall!
http://online.majuhome.com.my
GDP Architects Takes a Moment with Group, Design, Partnership; a Retrospective Exhibition
In August, GDP Architects launched their a retrospective exhibition of its first thirty-five years at GDP Campus. The very words Group, Design, Partnership manifest as GDP’s initials, carrying the gestures core to the practice’s journey. The exhibition unfolded as a procession through GDP’s many canvases of opportunities turned contributions – from rooms to landmarks. Six themes will mark the course, foregrounding select projects as they open up conversations on building homes to building the nation. Beyond aesthetics, encounter the projects as GDP’s own answers to ever-changing questions on human needs and wants. That change is constant is, in fact, GDP’s working reality: each project asserts how the practice’s pursuit of design fluency is put to the test time and time again.
https://www.gdparchitects.com/
MFC Master Luban Celebration Dinner in Conjunction with KSFA 69th Anniversary Dinner & Golden Axe Award Ceremony 2025
The Malaysian Furniture Council (MFC) successfully hosted the MFC Master Luban Celebration Dinner 2025, held in conjunction with the KSFA 69th Anniversary Dinner & Golden Axe Award Ceremony. The distinguished event was officiated by YB Datuk Larry Sng Wei Shien, Chairman of the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), who represented YB Datuk Chan Foong Hin, Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities. The evening commenced with a welcoming address by Mr Alan Teo Shiew Hon, Organising Chairman, followed by opening remarks from Mr Alfred Yow Song Vooi, President of KSFA, and a speech by Mr Desmond Tan Boon Hai, President of MFC. Each speech highlighted the spirit of unity, appreciation for the timber and furniture industry’s achievements, and the collective commitment to advancing the industry towards greater innovation and global competitiveness. A key highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Golden Axe Award, honouring exceptional achievements across various categories in recognition of outstanding contributions to the timber industry.
http://www.ksfa.org.my
Metrics Global & MG Plus Celebrate Success of Beach Clean-Up 3.0 at Pantai Kelanang
Held on 20 September 2025 at Pantai Kelanang, Banting, the Beach Clean-Up 3.0, a CSR initiative by Metrics Global Sdn Bhd and MG Plus Sdn Bhd was a success! The event saw an enthusiastic turnout of 330 volunteers – affectionately called “warriors” – who joined forces to clean the beach and participate in sustainability-focused workshops. The collective effort resulted in the removal of nearly 500 kilograms of trash, with a total of 6,359 items collected along the coastline. Beyond trash collection, the initiative served as a platform for empowering, engaging, and educating participants, especially children. Partner organisations – AACE Malaysia, STEM Academy, ECOSER, and PREFACE – conducted interactive workshops, including plastic-crushing demonstrations, jellybag making, sandy shrinks, and creative crafts from recycled bottles.
http://www.metricsglobal.com.my
The Italian Lounge at CIFF Shanghai 2025
In September, The Italian Lounge concluded its second edition at the 56th CIFF Shanghai, reaffirming its role as a premier platform celebrating Italian design and lifestyle. Conceived by Edimotion with support from CIFF Shanghai, the space blended business and leisure through immersive experiences, talks, and forums that fostered dialogue between Italian excellence and the Chinese market. Designed by Davide Pavanello Lab under the artistic direction of Vudafieri Saverino Partners, it featured leading brands including Laminam, Kartell, and Natuzzi Italia, showcasing Italian creativity, hospitality, and innovation in a dynamic cross-cultural exchange.
https://www.ciff-gz.com/en/
