International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] has been a global benchmark for furniture design for over 35 years, held every three years since 1990. Entry for IFDA 2027, the 13th edition of the competition, will open on July 1, 2026. Under a newly appointed jury panel, we welcome Jin Kuramoto as Jury Chair, alongside jurors Tsuyoshi Tane, Ronan Bouroullec, and Cecilie Manz. This gathering of world-class creators in Asahikawa—the spiritual home of furniture making—seeks new talent to shape the future of wooden furniture.
Since its inception in 1990, the International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa (IFDA) marks its 13th edition this year. Throughout its history, the competition has served as a vital bridge connecting designers from around the world with the craftsmanship of Asahikawa, the heartland of furniture. For IFDA 2027, we are honored to welcome a panel of judges composed of world-leading designers and architects. As a competition rooted in the manufacturing hub of Asahikawa, we are committed to sharing the possibilities of new furniture design with the world, further strengthening the bond between industry and creativity. We sincerely look forward to receiving visionary entries from designers across the globe.