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Dutch Design Week is always a treasure trove of new surface ideas; this year, projects ranged from tiles made of eggshells to reimagined vinyl and lino.

Memory, the passage of time and the power of personal experience all inspired creatives at this year’s Dutch Design Week.

Still reeling from the impact of Brexit and the aftermath of Covid, London Design Festival is working hard to reinvigorate itself. The effortless sense of energy and buzz, so strong in the past, is still elusive.

Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, celebrated its 40th edition this year.

The early adopters of the 2024/25 Design Direction, GRAIN. Applications in Retail, Kitchens, Accessories, Textiles and Furniture.

The early adopters of the 2024/25 Design Direction, MINE. Applications in Accessories, Textiles, Furniture, Retail and Fashion.

Applications for ceramics beyond their traditional home in kitchens and bathrooms is a growing trend, responding to both aesthetics and changing environmental factors.