Joining the success of this year’s State of Design festival was the co-located Australian International Design Awards (AIDA), presented by Good Design Australia. This year saw the biggest line-up ever with 232 Australian and internationally-designed products entering the prestigious contest.

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Sydney interior designer Pip Robb wants to bring colour to your life with her simple style philosophy.

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If your house is stuck in a time warp, then it’s time for a modern makeover. Sometimes all it takes is a simple clean out, replacing your tired furniture with contemporary pieces that instantly update your home and bring you back into the twenty-first century.

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Founded in 1992, Manwah Holdings Limited is the world’s largest manufacturer of motion sofas. So it is with much excitement that we welcome the partnering of Sofa Group Australasia and Manwah in bringing the Cheers range of sofa products to Furnitex 2011.

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For those who enjoy natural products, but aren’t willing to compromise their dedication to a sustainable future, then bamboo is your answer.

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When you’re relaxing comfortably on your lounge at home, the origins of that cushion usually isn’t on your mind. But now you can rest easy, with the new `cube’ cushion concept.

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Before housemaid robots become a reality, Ecosleep Australia have taken the `groan' out of bed making.

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Just how important is the Australian International Design Awards to the development of our national design industry? We sat down with Good Design Australia managing director, Brandon Gien in lieu of the State of Design festival to ask why, and how they play a crucial role in supporting up-and-coming designers.

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Flamingo Furniture have been carrying the Australian made flag since 1981 and proudly continue the tradition into the future.

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The 2011 INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY SEMINAR SERIES welcomes multi-award winning interior and product designer Lee Broom (UK).

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