November 26, 2007 | Filed under: Material Features
Undersea Movement
Few materials tell as good a story as the seashell. Its exotic decorative appeal---from capiz’s gentle translucency to the enigmatic radiance of mother-of-pearl---still captures the imagination as emissary of a precious other world.
Modern takes on the shell have given it a whole new personality. Designers have elevated its image to a whole new level, making its unique properties and glorious sheen part of a powerful graphic vision. Nowadays, the unique patterns on shells of different species are mixed with sleek modern concepts. It’s the best of nature tamed by design nurture, as only Cebu X exhibitors can think of.
Companies like Jamaica Markets Corporation have been working with shell for decades now. Situated in the Philippines---home to many of the world’s most beautiful marine species---Jamaica Markets could not have a better location to pay homage to the beauty of nature. Shy bivalves are now depicted as bold...(read more)
October 05, 2007 | Filed under: News
Verde que te quiero Verde
How green attitudes are changing the future of Cebu X furniture
Almost overnight, the world has grown a conscience. People have learned to calculate their carbon footprints. If you don’t already drive a Prius, chances are you are looking to purchase a hybrid or energy-efficient car in the next 5 years. Many of us already feel a genuine twinge of guilt whenever we purchase groceries in a plastic bag. We talk about “offsetting” our businesses’ carbon emissions by giving back to special funds that eliminate or reduce pollution in our name.
Naturally, our future furniture purchases should come from renewable sources.
The global furniture industry is responding to these attitudes. Internally, Cebu X has made a commitment to evaluate its present manufacturing and product sourcing methods and consider alternatives that are friendlier to the environment.
Creating eco-friendly furniture is...(read more)
