American Hardwood Export Council

Forested Future documentary explores forestry, stewardship and material culture

AHEC has produced a documentary exploring forestry and stewardship through long-term forest management and human responsibility.

Indesign

The Material and the Maker: Celebrating Dynamic Design in Southeast Asia

The final instalment in our three-part series on collaborations between the world’s best designers and the American Hardwood Export Council.

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A Cabinet of Curiosities wins The Object at the INDE.Awards 2025

Adam Markowitz Design, in collaboration with Simeon Dux, has been awarded The Object at the INDE.Awards 2025. Their winning project, A Cabinet of Curiosities, is a masterwork of craftsmanship and adaptability; a poetic response to shifting domestic and professional life in the post-COVID era.

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Design Mumbai returns with global collaborations and emerging talent

From Australian architects to Spanish and Indian designers, Design Mumbai 2025 expands its international reach — proving India’s growing role on the global design stage.

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KEEP: Forever Objects by six Australian architects

AHEC’s KEEP exhibition at Cult Sydney sees six Australian architects craft lasting furniture pieces, on view until 4th October.

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American Hardwood Export Council and Hendro Hadinata present KARANA Collection

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has collaborated with leading Indonesian designer Hendro Hadinata on the KARANA Collection, unveiled at Indonesia Design Week (IDW).

Indesign

The material and the maker: Four projects by some of India’s top designers

The second installment in our three-part series on collaborations between the world’s best designers and the American Hardwood Export Council

People

INDE.Awards Gala 2025: A night of outstanding design and glamorous celebration

At Saltbox in Sydney, this year’s INDE winners – including a Best of the Best from Asia – were announced at an extravagant, fun Gala awards night.

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The INDE.Award Winners are Revealed – Celebrating the best of Regional Design in the Indo-Pacific for 2025

On the evening of Thursday 31st July the winners of the 2025 INDE.Awards were announced at a spectacular VIP gala at Saltbox in Sydney, Australia. The night was a celebration of the outstanding people and exemplary projects and products from across our region and showcased the incredible talent that resides within the Indo-Pacific.

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DIY with a difference!

Designer and maker, Josh Carmody, is creating heritage through craft with the Lost Profit Workshop.

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The material and the maker: How the Indo Pacific’s best designers are using timber

What happens when the Southern Hemisphere’s best design talents meet the Northern Hemisphere’s best timbers?

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Ross Gardam: Crafting Light Through Innovation and Tradition

Ross Gardam shares insights into his design philosophy, the making of his award-winning Méne light, and the evolving landscape of sustainable craftsmanship.