Editorial

In addressing the issues with extractive and polluting processes, material designers are looking to the patterns and principles of nature. Diversification in the sourcing and processing of raw materials is core to this bio-based revamp.

Laden with symbolism, made into deities, and one of the first creatures ever to be painted by people, horses have a unique place in the world’s cultural history.

While inspiration for bathroom design continues to be drawn from hotels and spas, there is now a focus on more quirky individualism, with palette preferences to match.

2024/25 Design Direction, PLANT. Applications in Accessories, Textiles, Bathrooms, Retail and Furniture.

2024/25 Design Direction, PLAIN. Applications in Retail, Furniture, Lighting, Textiles and Kitchens

Dedicated to material innovation, London’s Surface Design Show was a welcome chance to catch up on the latest directions in this sector.

At Heimtextil, home and contract textile brands navigated a diverse landscape of regenerative design, bold florals and multiple colour palettes.

Paris Déco Off, a major draw for international interior designers and decoration editors, offers an early opportunity to discover the latest directions in textiles, wallcoverings and rugs.

Softer and more forgiving than black, sophisticated and sober, navy’s ubiquity gives it a pleasing and reassuring anonymity. If there is such thing as a fail-safe choice, then navy is it.