EU-VIETNAM SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AWARDS 2025 - JURY MEMBERS - PRODUCT DESIGN
EUDEL Vietnam
SABINE MARCELIS
Sabine Marcelis is a Dutch designer who runs her practice from the harbor of Rotterdam. After graduating from the Design Academy of Eindhoven in 2011, Marcelis began working as an independent designer within the fields of product, installation and spatial design with a strong focus on materiality. Her work is characterized by pure forms which highlight material properties. Marcelis applies a strong aesthetic point of view to her collaborations with industry specialists. This method of working allows her to intervene in the manufacturing process, using material research and experimentation to achieve new and surprising visual effects for projects both showcased in museums and commissioned by commercial clients and fashion houses.
Sabine considers her designs to be true sensorial experiences: the experience becomes the function, with a refined and unique aesthetic. Her work has been acquired into the permanent collection of Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and The National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, AU among others.
EUDEL Vietnam
NGUYEN QUOC KHANH
Nguyen Quoc Khanh is the Founder and Chairman of AA Corporation, Vietnam’s leading high-end interior contractor and bespoke furniture manufacturer. With over three decades of experience, he has positioned AA Corporation as a global name in hospitality interior fit-outs, with projects spanning across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Under his leadership, the company serves prestigious international hotel brands and exports to over 40 countries.
Mr. Khanh is not only a pioneering entrepreneur in design and furniture manufacturing but also a key driver of sustainable business practices in Vietnam. From his early stage, he recognized the need for a shift towards responsible production. His vision has steered AA Corporation to adopt green manufacturing standards and invest in sustainable supply chains, placing environmental consciousness at the heart of business strategy.
He was instrumental in establishing AA Tay Ninh, one of the most advanced and eco-compliant wood processing facilities in Vietnam. The complex meets BSCI standards and adheres to ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management. It serves as a model of ethical production, prioritizing worker welfare, resource efficiency, and low-emission processes. This facility reflects Mr. Khanh’s broader commitment to responsible growth and innovation in manufacturing.
As Chairman of the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of Ho Chi Minh City (HAWA) for three consecutive terms, Mr. Khanh has played a transformative role in the Vietnamese furniture and wood industry. He has championed initiatives promoting sustainable forestry, legal timber sourcing, and the integration of eco-friendly practices across the value chain.
Mr. Khanh is the co-founder of three major trade fairs in Vietnam’s furniture industry: VIFA Fair, HawaExpo Fair, and Vibe Fair - all of which are owned and operated by the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of Ho Chi Minh City (HAWA). Mr. Khanh has played a key role in shaping the vision and strategic development of these events, turning them into internationally recognized showcases for Vietnam’s furniture and design excellence.
Khanh also helped launch the HAWA Online Platform (HOPE) and Vietnam Design Week, connecting designers, artisans, and manufacturers with a shared vision for sustainable and innovative design. These platforms support circular design principles and encourage the next generation of Vietnamese creatives to think green from concept to execution.
Deeply inspired by global trends in green living and conscious design, Khanh fosters a work culture at AA Corporation that values longevity, craftsmanship, and ecological balance. He encourages the use of certified sustainable materials, clean energy initiatives, and design strategies that reduce waste and promote life cycle thinking.
Over the years, his leadership and dedication to sustainable development have earned him recognition both domestically and internationally. AA Corporation has received accolades for its innovation and responsible business model, becoming a benchmark in the region for green manufacturing in the luxury interiors sector.
