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The early adopters of the 2025 Design Direction, SOUL. Applications in Accessories, Textiles, Lighting, Retail and Furniture.
A motif as old as time, jewellers are once again turning to eyes for inspiration, playing on their associations with protection and wisdom.
Despite being so ubiquitous, glass remains a tantalising enigma. An amorphous liquid structure with the touch and feel of a solid, this unique and mysterious material continues to inspire.
Formafantasma is that rare thing, a design studio that manages to be both visionary and pragmatic.
Maison & Objet, Paris’s exhibition for the home decor, design and lifestyle sector, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Key colours and themes on show.
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.
Two varied directions from Stockholm Furniture Fair; a palette of naïve brights and pastel combinations, and sophisticated neutrals informed by material and craft heritage.
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.
At Heimtextil, home and contract textile brands navigated a diverse landscape of regenerative design, bold florals and multiple colour palettes.