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2026 ASIA’S BEST FIRM IN INNOVATIVE FURNITURE DESIGN - KUN DESIGN

24 July 20262 min readAsia Awards Organization
2026 ASIA’S BEST FIRM IN INNOVATIVE FURNITURE DESIGN - KUN DESIGN

Company: KUNDESIGN

Location: Guangzhou, China
Designer: Qi Kun
Manufacturer: KUNDESIGN
Owner: KUNDESIGN

 

KUNDESIGN is an outdoor furniture design firm founded on the philosophy “By Nature”, reimagining furniture as a medium that connects people, space, and the natural environment. Rooted in Eastern principles of balance, harmony, and coexistence, the firm approaches design as a dialogue between material, human behavior, and context.

Rather than treating furniture as isolated objects, KUNDESIGN develops holistic systems that shape spatial experience across indoor, semi-outdoor, and outdoor environments. Its design methodology integrates traditional craftsmanship - such as woodwork and weaving - with contemporary materials including recyclable aluminum, advanced composites, and weather-resistant textiles. This combination ensures durability, adaptability, and environmental responsibility.

Innovation is embedded in modular thinking and multifunctionality, enabling furniture to evolve with changing user needs and spatial conditions. Products are designed to be flexible, reconfigurable, and applicable across diverse settings, from residential to hospitality and public spaces.

Through continuous material experimentation, prototyping, and global application, KUNDESIGN establishes a design language that is both culturally grounded and internationally relevant. Ultimately, the firm advances outdoor furniture design beyond utility, positioning it as a catalyst for social interaction, emotional well-being, and a deeper connection to nature.

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