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Zin Collective
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Dining Table: This dining table is capable of creating additional platforms with an effortless sliding motion. The table top is carefully divided into three segments to cater to the various activities one can have on the table. When required, the table top can also be neatly combined for get-together meals.
Design with Common Sense 2013/14 Furniture Collection—Zin Collective Epoch Times Staff
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Crate Table 2014: Back to basics. A look at the modern desk. Natural beauty takes centre stage.
Kevin’s latest design, ‘KEVIN TEA TABLE’, done in collaboration with Banwagon: Black coated mild-steel with full-grain Horween Latigo leather table top surface. Preorders are available at Banwagon (contact info@banwagonstore.com for orders and price inquiries).
evin Chiam, a graduate of Temasek Polytechnic’s School of Design, never dreamed that he would pursue a path in furniture design. Zin Collective But a twist of fate brought him under the wing of prominent local furniture designer Nathan Yong, who is coincidentally an alumnus of Temasek Polytechnic as well. And as they say, the rest is history. ZiN is the Dutch word for sense. The 22-year-old Chiam considers design in the modern world Kevin Chiam. to be akin to a conversation between people and products. Thus, common sense is of utmost importance and is often the foundation of good design. Chiam, who is currently serving his national service while working on his dream of being a furniture designer, believes that without proper communication between both designer and consumer, there cannot be an end-product that would satisfy the user. His philosophy is simple—design with common sense, such that the end product is intuitive yet simple. For more information about Kevin Chiam and his furniture designs, visit his facebook page at www.facebook.com/zincommonsense.
The Swipe Coffee Table: Designed specifically for the modern day “couch potato”, the Swipe Coffee Table is a centrepiece suitable for individuals who embrace a minimalistic approach to their interior décor. Zin Collective
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The Louis chaise lounge: Drawing inspiration from the chesterfield chair, The Louis chaise lounge is simply an open invitation for one to rest in a clean, simplistic manner. Louis portrays a similar image with the independent, upholstered cushions that accompany the uniform steel frame construction.