In 2014, the Malaysian designer founded Shahril Faisal Design Studio, based in Delft, The Netherlands.
Four years later, Shahril Faisal Design Studio relocates back to Kuala Lumpur as he has worked with three different emerging Malaysian furniture brands to build a furniture collection as well as their Creative Director.
As a top five winner of the Malaysian Furniture Design Competition (MOBILI 2012), he represented Malaysia in Milan Salone Satellite from 2013 to 2016.
He became the 1st Winner of the 48th Formabilio International Chair Design Contest 2015 in Italy. In 2016, Shahril was shortlisted in the UK Restaurant & Bar
Product Design Awards and regarded as one of the top ten designers in Malaysia by Home & Décor Magazine.
In 2018, his Essimetri Series designed for Nokta brand has won a few awards including the latest Japan Good Design Award 2018.
His entry for France’s multinational corporation, Schneider Electric Avatar Design Competition 2018 won the first prize as well. His works has been exhibited in furniture fairs, art installation and galleries across Kuala Lumpur, Milan, Paris, Tokyo, Shanghai, Taipei, Singapore, Melbourne and published in renowned magazines such as Cult Magazine Australia, Canadian Interiors Canada, Elle Décor India, Going Places Malaysia and the Dutch Volkskrant Netherlands. He has also worked as guest lecturer in several Malaysian universities and colleges as well as a guest speaker in numerous events across Asia.

The “Swatches” bed

The “Swatches” bed is heavily influenced by the fashion and product design world where the shapes and forms are simple but the quality of design is accentuated by the texture, colour and material finishes. The contrast between each element creates a sophisticated yet harmony and balance outcome. This concept enables high possibility of customization in accordance to the personal taste of the user. The stiches along the bed frame edges magnify the craftmanship fineness and expose the hand-made touches. To be timeless as well as sustainable, all of upholstered parts can be removeable and then be updated with the new finishes and style.

The “AVO” bed

The main driving forces behind the creative process for the “AVO” design concept were two components. First, her passion for high quality fabrics and textures, established since her day one in the fashion design field. Second, her steady thrive to improve comfort and durability in each and every design, which is the backbone of her current design philosophy in the automotive industry. The focus of the concept is the backrest, highlighted by the simplicity of the bed frame. As a fabric, 100% organic woven wool was chosen. The frame is made of Swiss oak and matt lacquered for finishing. The signature sew-lines featured on the backrest resembles the ergonomic fit of an automotive seat. Aesthetic and comfort of “AVO” are supposed to make it every consumer´s favourite piece of furniture.

The bed consists of seven parts and two materials only. These pieces are connected with just a click through the side bolsters. For fixation only few screws are needed. The design focuses on embracing the limitations and comfort benefits of the shape of an automotive seat. Mingled with a creative construction, that could fit every design aficionado’s living room perfectly. For a timeless design, functionality is the key to every single piece of the “AVO” concept. Outstanding qualities enable the design to age well aesthetically and from an ecological point of view. Sustainable materials, joint in a simplistic way, create a long-lasting design experience.

Rachel has been working both as a freelance illustrator and as an industrial designer. After a few years as an independent, she joined a Hong-Kong based design studio specialized in furniture and space optimization as the head of colour, material and finish design. She has recently come back to France and is currently working as a freelancer.

To highlight a refined profile and focus on beautiful materials, an extensive graphic research initiates each project in order to result in a design as sleek and simple as possible. With this minimalist approach, she created the “Nine” bed.

The “Nine” bed

In a context of fast-paced lives and overloaded homes, “Nine” offers an elegant and seamless design for those in need to slow their rhythm down and disconnect from their busy days. With its organic curves, a frame close to the floor and a comforting Swiss wool envelop, “Nine” is an invitation into a soft, soothing and cloudy atmosphere. Appearing as a white cloud with discrete bedside tables, built-in bench as well as many hidden drawers, “Nine” seeks to be essentially intimate and reassuring yet offering many functions without the feeling of a cluttered space. The design is thought as simple as possible to emphasize Elite upholstery and cabinet making know-how and to enhance the elegance of the materials.

Positioned against a wall or floating like a cloud in the middle of a room, “Nine” is an architectural piece. It offers a space within the bedroom space: a soft and cosy nest to bring value and consideration back to our sleep and to the bed object.