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Design Driven by Mission

We are more than just furniture makers—we are co-creators of family memories.

Tendersofa designs safe, soft, and creativity-inspiring furniture and play products for children and families. Your designs will directly shape how millions of families around the world connect and interact.

Core Values for Designers

Expert Endorsement

Collaborating with Ningbo University’s School of Design, integrating child education, ergonomics, and material science.

From Concept to Reality

In-house factory and automated production lines (e.g., smart cutting, compression technology) ensure a 1:1 realization of your designs.

Global Impact

Products are sold in 30+ countries—your designs will reach early education centers in the U.S. and Europe, as well as homes in Japan and South Korea.

Data-Driven Support

Market Insights

Access to trend reports (e.g., 2024’s top three children's room design trends: Morandi color palettes, modular combinations, and sensory training features).

Transparent Supply Chain

Fabric database with 30+ eco-certified velvet options and a comprehensive foam density parameter library.

Who Are We Looking For?

Cooperation Model

TypeIdeal CandidatesDesign Opportunities
Freelance DesignerIndependent studios / studentsSubmit concept sketches →
Brand refinement →
Profit-sharing on mass production
Collaborative DesignerExperienced designers / design agenciesCo-develop limited editions (e.g., "Ocean Adventure Modular Sofa")
In-House DesignerFull-time team memberLead product line development & participate in global exhibitions

Core Competencies

Hard Skills

  • Proficient in children's product safety standards (e.g., EN71, ASTM F963)
  • Expertise in CMF design (Color-Material-Finish) and spatial layout

Soft Skills

  • Understanding of "learning through play" concepts (e.g., applying Montessori principles in sofa design)
  • Strong storytelling through design (e.g., using animal-shaped sofas to spark children's imagination)

Earnings & Benefits

Transparent Profit-Sharing Mechanism

Freelance Designers

15%commission on first-order sales +5%revenue share on repeat purchases

Collaborative Designers

Guaranteed licensing fee + tiered profit-sharing (up to25%)

Current Design Focus

2025 Q2 Design Challenge

Small Space, Big Wonder

Creating multifunctional family furniture for urban compact homes.

Key Design Requirements

  • Footprint ≤ 1.5㎡
  • Combines sofa + climbing frame + storage in one

Technical Resources Available

  • Prototype library of new foldable hinges
  • Tear-resistant fabrics (tested for 5,000 open-close cycles)

Past Successful Cases

Theme
Modular "Forest Cabin Sofa"
Designer
xx (country)
Achievement
Won the 2023 K+Design Award, with annual sales of 80,000 sets of single products
Theme
Modular "Forest Cabin Sofa"
Designer
xx (country)
Achievement
Won the 2023 K+Design Award, with annual sales of 80,000 sets of single products
Theme
Modular "Forest Cabin Sofa"
Designer
xx (country)
Achievement
Won the 2023 K+Design Award, with annual sales of 80,000 sets of single products

Application Process

STEP 1

Submit Your Work

Your submission should include:

  • Design Concept Storyboard – How does your design enhance family interaction?
  • At Least One Feasible Technical Solution – e.g., Modular Connection Structure Diagram

STEP 2

48-Hour Fast-Track Feedback

A professional review panel (including our Production Director & Education Consultant) will provide:

  • Manufacturing Feasibility Report
  • Market Potential Score
  • Optimization Recommendations

STEP 3

Full Support from Signing to Launch

Your submission should include:

  • Dedicated PM for Prototyping Coordination
  • User Testing Data Access
  • E-commerce Visual Design Support

Exclusive Benefits for Early Applicants

Join the TenderSofa design team and create joyful experiences for families worldwide with expert craftsmanship and innovation.

Free Fabric Sample Box

Includes five trending materials like Glow-in-the-Dark Velvet

Priority Production Slot for Your First Order

Apply Now to Become a Designer

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We have a professional product design and R&D team. Whether you just have an idea or already have a product drawing, we can quickly realize your idea and create a product prototype.

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