The countdown has begun for the Milan Salone del Mobile 2025, 63d edition (8th-13th April, Fiera Milano, Rho). Once again, it promises to be the industry’s top international event. More than 2,000 exhibitors (38% from abroad) will showcase their work. The event will feature 148 brands, including both first-timers and returning names. The exhibition space spreads over 169,000 square meters.
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A major highlight is the much-anticipated return of the Euroluce Biennial after the success of The City of Lights in 2023. This edition will span over 32,000 square meters and host more than 300 brands from 25 countries. SaloneSatellite will also shine, presenting 700 designers under 35 and 20 international schools and universities.
These figures reflect the result of intense scouting and promotional efforts. Every year, the event gains the trust of a national and international supply chain. The suppliers see Salone as a strategic hub for business, sustainable innovation, and global expansion. The 2024 edition attracted over 370,000 professionals from 146 countries.
The scale of the exhibition speaks for itself. The Italian brands exhibiting in April generate a total turnover of Eur 9,238,429,199. It represents 34% of the national Furnishing Macro System (Eur 21 billion from 21,000 companies). Adding to this, foreign brands contribute Eur 6,989,984,073 in total turnover. These numbers confirm the upward trajectory of Salone, an ecosystem that fuels growth and promotes an innovative, sustainable, and future-oriented business model.
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Entrance at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024
New ideas will drive a high-level Cultural Programme featuring three site-specific installations. At the Salone and in the city, visitors will experience:
- Pierre-Yves Rochon – Villa Héritage (Pavilions 13-15)
- Paolo Sorrentino – La dolce attesa (Pavilions 22)
- Robert Wilson – Mother (Museo Pietà Rondanini, Castello Sforzesco)
A multidisciplinary spotlight will focus on lighting design, the star of the first edition of The Euroluce International Lighting Forum (10th-11th April, The Forest of Space Arena by Sou Fujimoto, Hall 2). The Drafting Futures Talks and Round Tables will bring together leading minds from various fields.
Finally, a bold communication campaign, Thought for Humans., will emphasize how every project must cater to human needs with emotional intelligence.
The Euroluce Biennial
Following the success of The City of Light in 2023, excitement is high for Euroluce’s return. More than 300 exhibitors, 46.5% from abroad, will showcase their work. The event will reaffirm itself as the global reference point for lighting design.
Technology, sustainability, AI integration, and biophilic design will shape the sector’s evolution. Users will gain greater control over lighting systems, creating tailored atmospheres and immersive environments.
A major new feature in 2025 is the first edition of The Euroluce International Lighting Forum (10th-11th April, Hall 2). Over two days, more than 20 international speakers -including lighting designers, architects, artists, set designers, scientists, biologists, anthropologists, astronomers, and psychologists – will explore the future of lighting through a multidisciplinary lens.
Read more about Milan Design Week
Under the surface installation, 2024
The venue, The Forest of Space Arena, will be a striking setting designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto. He is known for his metallic cloud at the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion (London, 2013) and the Arbre Blanc residential tower, a purist masterpiece.
Euroluce 2025 hosts also the first edition of The Euroluce International Lighting Forum. The Forum will take place on April 10-11 in Pavilion 2, with the theme “Light for Life, Light for Spaces.” Organized by Annalisa Rosso, Salone’s Editorial Director and Cultural Events Advisor, the forum will bring together lighting designers, architects, artists, set designers, scientists, biologists, anthropologists, astronomers, and psychologists.
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The Cultural Programme
In 2025, the Salone del Mobile.Milano will open with Mother, a site-specific installation by Robert Wilson. On 6th April, at Museo Pietà Rondanini – Castello Sforzesco, the renowned American artist will engage in a dialogue with Michelangelo’s final, unfinished masterpiece, set to music by Arvo Pärt. This event, in collaboration with Milano Art Week and the Municipality of Milan | Culture, will run until 18th May.
Inside the Salone, visitors will encounter two striking projects
- Paolo Sorrentino’s La dolce attesa (Pavilions 22-24), a deeply emotional installation by the Oscar-winning filmmaker.
- Pierre-Yves Rochon’s Villa Héritage (Pavilions 13-15), a visionary interior design concept by the French architect behind some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, including the Waldorf Astoria New York.
- For the third consecutive year, the Formafantasma Arena (Pavilion 14) will host Drafting Futures. Conversations about Next Perspectives. Over five days, renowned thinkers and architects will discuss global challenges. The program, curated by Annalisa Rosso, will feature figures such as:
- Lesley Lokko, founder of the Africa Futures Institute and curator of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale
- Valeria Segovia, Director and Design Director at Gensler London, the world’s largest architecture firm.
- Paolo Sorrentino, who will close the lecture series.
Meanwhile, the Corraini Mobile Bookshop, curated by Corraini Edizioni, will showcase an international selection of over 110 publishers, including independent presses from around the world.
Talk at Milan Salone del Mobile 2024
The first Euroluce International Lighting Forum
The Euroluce International Lighting Forum will also feature a two-day event, Light for Life and Light for Spaces, inside the Forest of Space Arena. It will include:
- 6 masterclasses
- 2 round tables
- 2 workshops
- 20 international speakers
Among the guests will be:
- Stefano Mancuso, pioneer of plant neurobiology
- Marjan van Aubel, solar designer
- Kaoru Mende, renowned Japanese lighting designer
Together, they will explore lighting design’s evolution through three perspectives: innovation, sustainability, and well-being.
Mother – A Unique Artistic Project
Robert Wilson’s installation Mother will be presented at Museo Pietà Rondanini – Castello Sforzesco, opening on April 6 in collaboration with Comune di Milano | Cultura. Featuring music by Arvo Pärt, the installation engages in a dramaturgical dialogue with Michelangelo’s unfinished Pietà Rondanini. The performance of Stabat Mater, scheduled from April 6-13, will be presented by the ensemble Vox Clamantis, conducted by Jaan-Eick Tulve, and La Risonanza, conducted by Fabio Bonizzoni. Attendance is by reservation, with tickets available at the Castello Sforzesco ticket office.
Mobility and Hospitality at Milan Salone del Mobile 2025
To support sustainable mobility, Salone has partnered with BusForFun to offer free shuttle services between Milan Malpensa and the exhibition venue.
On the hospitality front, Salone del Mobile.Milano has renewed its partnership with MiCodmc, offering an exclusive hotel booking service for attendees (reservations available via the Salone website).
For the first time, in collaboration with fuorisalone.it, Salone will support the Mito Design Connection platform (mitodesignconnections.it). This initiative, promoted by Unione Industriali Torino and the Turin Chamber of Commerce, fosters business relationships between companies in Turin and Milan. It also provides logistical and hospitality support for exhibitors and visitors.
Through the platform, attendees can book hotels and arrange travel between Turin Porta Susa and Rho Fiera.
With its cutting-edge exhibitions, bold cultural programming, and seamless event experience, Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025 is set to be an unmissable event for the design world.
All images are courtesy of Salone del Mobile.Milano
Milan Salone del Mobile 2025
April 8-13
Rho-Fieramilano
Milan Design Week connects Milan and Turin
Design Weeks, What's upMiTo Design Connections is a unique initiative aimed at strengthening the creative and cultural link between the cities of Turin and Milan. With the goal of enhancing the visitor and exhibitor experience for the 2025 edition of Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone, MiTo Design Connections offers a complete hospitality and accommodation service. This way, Milan Design Week connects Milan and Turin, making it easier than ever to explore both cities during one of the world’s most important design events.
More than just a convenient place to stay, Turin — only 40 minutes from Milan by train — becomes a vibrant destination in its own right, offering visitors an unforgettable blend of design, art, culture, and gastronomy. Through a curated selection of exclusive events, exhibitions, and cultural experiences, guests are invited to discover the city’s creative soul while enjoying moments of relaxation and inspiration.
From premium hotel packages to seamless train services, and from partnerships with iconic cultural destinations to curated design experiences, MiTo Design Connections transforms Turin into a dynamic extension of Milan Design Week — the perfect setting for combining professional networking with authentic cultural exploration.
The Circolo del Design in Turin
Celebrate Design in Turin from April 4 to 20, 2025
For over two weeks, from April 4 to 20, 2025, Turin joins Milan in celebrating design, hosting a rich program of events, exhibitions, and immersive experiences across the city. From pop-up installations to design talks, culinary experiences, and art-meets-design happenings, the city becomes a vibrant stage for creativity and innovation.
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The Nuvola by Lavazza
AMTS – Auto Moto Turin Show
Following the overwhelming success of its debut edition, AMTS – Auto Moto Turin Show is back, running from April 4 to 6, 2025, at Lingotto Fiere and Oval. More than just an exhibition, AMTS has established itself as a must-attend event for car and motorcycle enthusiasts, design lovers, and technology fans alike.
Organised by GL events Italia, AMTS once again hosts Italy’s largest indoor tuning event in collaboration with ETT – Expo Tuning Torino, showcasing some of the most spectacular customized vehicles in the country. Outside the halls, the excitement continues with adrenaline-fueled performances, including acrobatic stunt shows and high-energy drifting demonstrations.
New for 2025, visitors will also have the extraordinary opportunity to experience the thrill of motorsport firsthand with Taxi Drift rides, where professional drivers take you on a heart-pounding journey inside a real race car.
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OGR Torino
Digital Days in Turin
Step into a boundary-breaking digital ecosystem where ideas, people, and technologies flow seamlessly together, blurring the lines between the physical and virtual worlds, and between human creativity and artificial intelligence.
Digital Days is a celebration of innovation in constant motion, where connections expand, collaborations form, and new opportunities take shape. With a diverse program of talks, workshops, interactive installations, and live demos, Digital Days invites visitors to experience the future of creativity and technology, where everything — and everyone — is in flux.
Milan Salone del Mobile 2025
Design & Furniture Trade Shows, What's upThe countdown has begun for the Milan Salone del Mobile 2025, 63d edition (8th-13th April, Fiera Milano, Rho). Once again, it promises to be the industry’s top international event. More than 2,000 exhibitors (38% from abroad) will showcase their work. The event will feature 148 brands, including both first-timers and returning names. The exhibition space spreads over 169,000 square meters.
Read more about Milan Salone del Mobile
A major highlight is the much-anticipated return of the Euroluce Biennial after the success of The City of Lights in 2023. This edition will span over 32,000 square meters and host more than 300 brands from 25 countries. SaloneSatellite will also shine, presenting 700 designers under 35 and 20 international schools and universities.
These figures reflect the result of intense scouting and promotional efforts. Every year, the event gains the trust of a national and international supply chain. The suppliers see Salone as a strategic hub for business, sustainable innovation, and global expansion. The 2024 edition attracted over 370,000 professionals from 146 countries.
The scale of the exhibition speaks for itself. The Italian brands exhibiting in April generate a total turnover of Eur 9,238,429,199. It represents 34% of the national Furnishing Macro System (Eur 21 billion from 21,000 companies). Adding to this, foreign brands contribute Eur 6,989,984,073 in total turnover. These numbers confirm the upward trajectory of Salone, an ecosystem that fuels growth and promotes an innovative, sustainable, and future-oriented business model.
Discover Milan Salone del Mobile 2024
Entrance at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024
Milan Salone del Mobile 2025: a visionary cultural programme
New ideas will drive a high-level Cultural Programme featuring three site-specific installations. At the Salone and in the city, visitors will experience:
A multidisciplinary spotlight will focus on lighting design, the star of the first edition of The Euroluce International Lighting Forum (10th-11th April, The Forest of Space Arena by Sou Fujimoto, Hall 2). The Drafting Futures Talks and Round Tables will bring together leading minds from various fields.
Finally, a bold communication campaign, Thought for Humans., will emphasize how every project must cater to human needs with emotional intelligence.
The Euroluce Biennial
Following the success of The City of Light in 2023, excitement is high for Euroluce’s return. More than 300 exhibitors, 46.5% from abroad, will showcase their work. The event will reaffirm itself as the global reference point for lighting design.
Technology, sustainability, AI integration, and biophilic design will shape the sector’s evolution. Users will gain greater control over lighting systems, creating tailored atmospheres and immersive environments.
A major new feature in 2025 is the first edition of The Euroluce International Lighting Forum (10th-11th April, Hall 2). Over two days, more than 20 international speakers -including lighting designers, architects, artists, set designers, scientists, biologists, anthropologists, astronomers, and psychologists – will explore the future of lighting through a multidisciplinary lens.
Read more about Milan Design Week
Under the surface installation, 2024
The venue, The Forest of Space Arena, will be a striking setting designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto. He is known for his metallic cloud at the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion (London, 2013) and the Arbre Blanc residential tower, a purist masterpiece.
Euroluce 2025 hosts also the first edition of The Euroluce International Lighting Forum. The Forum will take place on April 10-11 in Pavilion 2, with the theme “Light for Life, Light for Spaces.” Organized by Annalisa Rosso, Salone’s Editorial Director and Cultural Events Advisor, the forum will bring together lighting designers, architects, artists, set designers, scientists, biologists, anthropologists, astronomers, and psychologists.
Discover the booths at Milan Salone del Mobile 2024
The Cultural Programme
In 2025, the Salone del Mobile.Milano will open with Mother, a site-specific installation by Robert Wilson. On 6th April, at Museo Pietà Rondanini – Castello Sforzesco, the renowned American artist will engage in a dialogue with Michelangelo’s final, unfinished masterpiece, set to music by Arvo Pärt. This event, in collaboration with Milano Art Week and the Municipality of Milan | Culture, will run until 18th May.
Inside the Salone, visitors will encounter two striking projects
Meanwhile, the Corraini Mobile Bookshop, curated by Corraini Edizioni, will showcase an international selection of over 110 publishers, including independent presses from around the world.
Talk at Milan Salone del Mobile 2024
The first Euroluce International Lighting Forum
The Euroluce International Lighting Forum will also feature a two-day event, Light for Life and Light for Spaces, inside the Forest of Space Arena. It will include:
Among the guests will be:
Together, they will explore lighting design’s evolution through three perspectives: innovation, sustainability, and well-being.
Mother – A Unique Artistic Project
Robert Wilson’s installation Mother will be presented at Museo Pietà Rondanini – Castello Sforzesco, opening on April 6 in collaboration with Comune di Milano | Cultura. Featuring music by Arvo Pärt, the installation engages in a dramaturgical dialogue with Michelangelo’s unfinished Pietà Rondanini. The performance of Stabat Mater, scheduled from April 6-13, will be presented by the ensemble Vox Clamantis, conducted by Jaan-Eick Tulve, and La Risonanza, conducted by Fabio Bonizzoni. Attendance is by reservation, with tickets available at the Castello Sforzesco ticket office.
Mobility and Hospitality at Milan Salone del Mobile 2025
To support sustainable mobility, Salone has partnered with BusForFun to offer free shuttle services between Milan Malpensa and the exhibition venue.
On the hospitality front, Salone del Mobile.Milano has renewed its partnership with MiCodmc, offering an exclusive hotel booking service for attendees (reservations available via the Salone website).
For the first time, in collaboration with fuorisalone.it, Salone will support the Mito Design Connection platform (mitodesignconnections.it). This initiative, promoted by Unione Industriali Torino and the Turin Chamber of Commerce, fosters business relationships between companies in Turin and Milan. It also provides logistical and hospitality support for exhibitors and visitors.
Through the platform, attendees can book hotels and arrange travel between Turin Porta Susa and Rho Fiera.
With its cutting-edge exhibitions, bold cultural programming, and seamless event experience, Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025 is set to be an unmissable event for the design world.
All images are courtesy of Salone del Mobile.Milano
DW! São Paulo Design Week: interview with Lauro Andrade, founder
Interviews, What's upOn the occasion of DW! São Paulo Design Week 2025, we interviewed Lauro Andrade, founder of DW! São Paulo Design Week. He has a managerial background with an MBA, and he previously served as executive director at companies such as Brahma, Sebrae, Pizza Hut, and Canguru Embalagens (1993 to 2003). He managed Latin America’s largest coatings, architecture, and decoration B2B fair, Expo Revestir, as well as the International Architecture and Construction Forum, for 14 years (2003 to 2017). At the same time, he organized over 30 events in 12 countries across four continents (2006 to 2017). Then, he founded Summit Promo (2003), where he designed and created DW! São Paulo Design Week (2012) and High Design Home and Office Expo (2016) — an events company he still runs today. We spoke with him about the potential of design weeks as engines to foster the growth of creative activities.
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Lauro Andrade
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Crossing borders with design: World Design Summit 2025
Design Summit & ConferencesChina International Furniture Fair 2025 hosts the World Design Summit for the first time. Following a successful edition of the Asia Pacific Design Summit, held at CIFF 2024, this year the summit returns, with a rebranding and an even more ambitious program.
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Asia Pacific Design Summit 2024
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MIFF 2025 & KL iDesign Week
Design & Furniture Trade ShowsThe countdown to Asia’s 2025 furniture season is on! The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) is back, March 1-4, 2025. Exhibitors are busy finalizing their latest collections for global buyers.
Momentum is strong. With a surge in exhibitors and visitor interest, floor space at Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) and World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) is nearly sold out.
From March 1 to 4, MIFF 2025 will span 100,000 square meters across 17 exhibition halls in two venues. As Southeast Asia’s largest and most global furniture event, MIFF 2025 has already confirmed nearly 700 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions.
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Courmayeur Design Week-End 2025: high altitude design
Design WeeksThe fifth edition of Courmayeur Design Week-end once again transformed Courmayeur into a prestigious stage for Italian and international design from February 6 to 9, 2025. The event didn’t just use the region as a backdrop – it became an integral part of it, thanks to a unique format conceived by art director Paola Silva Coronel in collaboration with Courmayeur Mont Blanc. The Courmayeur Design Week-end received the patronage of ADI, Fondazione Altagamma, and the Order of Architects, along with support from Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie and Skyway Monte Bianco.
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Courmayeur Design Week-end 2025 – Installation “Di lì e di là”, by aMDL STudio
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Design event: Bangkok Design Week 2025 – BKKDW
What's upDesign Up+Rising: understanding the ideas behind Bangkok Design Week 2025
In 2025, the biggest design event in Bangkok is back. Bangkok Design Week returns for its 8th edition, continuing its mission to make creativity and design accessible to everyone—not just those in the creative industries. The festival serves as a catalyst for driving people, society, and the city forward in all dimensions.
The 8th edition, 2025, takes place from February 8 to 23.
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CIFF Guangzhou 2025 – A trade show for all furniture range
Design & Furniture Trade ShowsCIFF Guangzhou 2025: a bigger and more exciting edition
Following the record-breaking success of CIFF Guangzhou 2024, anticipation is high for the 2025 edition, set to take place in March at the Canton Fair Complex. As a premier platform for the global furniture industry, CIFF Guangzhou 2025 fosters innovation, trade, and growth across the entire supply chain, showcasing the best in furniture, home décor, home textile, office and commercial furniture.
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CIFF Guangzhou 2024
Two phases, endless opportunities
Phase 1 (March 18-21, 2025) – Home Furniture
The first phase focuses on home furnishings, showcasing contemporary and international designs across multiple categories, including:
Phase 2 (March 28-31, 2025) – Office & Commercial Space
This phase presents the world’s largest exhibition dedicated to office and commercial furniture, covering:
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CIFF Guangzhou 2024, 1st phase
CIFM/interzum Guangzhou 2025 will run concurrently, showing furniture materials, hardware, and smart manufacturing technologies, alongside machinery manufacturers.
Some images from CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou 2025
CIFF Home decor & Home textile: Asia’s leading interior design platform
From March 18-21, 2025, the Homedecor & Hometextile sector at CIFF Guangzhou 2025 will take center stage in Area D of the Canton Fair Complex.
Under the theme “Renewal”, around 700 exhibitors will present the latest innovations. Products include home accessories, lighting, paintings, ceramics, artistic installations, home textiles, rugs, cushions, and leather goods.
Key highlights at Homedecor & Hometextile:
Attracting design studios, retailers, international buyers, e-commerce platforms, furniture manufacturers, real estate developers, and hospitality groups, the event fosters business networking and market innovation.
Some images from CIFF Guangzhou 1st phase 2024
CIFF Guangzhou 2025: a new sustainable ecosystem for office and commercial spaces
The Office and Commercial Space sector aims to redefine the future of workspaces.
The 55th CIFF Guangzhou 2025 arrives at a key moment. In fact, the global office and commercial furniture market is projected to reach $66.1 billion in 2024, with forecasts suggesting $99.3 billion by 2029.
Taking place during Phase 2 (March 28-31, 2025), Office and Commercial Space transforms 24 exhibition halls across Areas A, B, and D into a hub of innovation. With over 240,000 sqm of exhibition space and 1,000+ leading companies, the event will feature three specialized sectors.
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Sustainability at the Core
Sustainability is a key theme for CIFF Guangzhou 2025, with exhibits featuring smart office systems, healthcare furniture, senior care solutions, and intelligent metal furniture. Special themed areas include Linking Design Star, the D&A Culture Centre, and the Guangzhou Office Environment Pavilion.
CIFF Guangzhou’s global influence extends through 1,100+ media partnerships, engaging professionals in nearly 200 countries. The event will take place in two phases: March 18-21 for Home Furniture, and March 28-31 for Office and Commercial Space, expecting over 380,000 professional visitors at the Canton Fair Complex and PWTC Expo.
Heimtextil 2025: a big success
Design & Furniture Trade ShowsIt’s always been said that design is a process rather than a product. Heimtextil 2025 embraced this idea by enlisting Patricia Urquiola and Alcova to explore the connection between design and textiles. Patricia Urquiola named her project for Heimtextil 2025 “Among Us.” She created an enchanted living room that served as more than just an installation—it became a convivial space where people could experience technology and craftsmanship embodied in fabric up close. Aquafils, CC Tapis, Cimento, Kettal, Kvadrat, and Moroso collaborated on the area, showcasing the full potential of contemporary textiles as hybrid surfaces combining digital technology with exceptional craftsmanship.
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Swedish design: four exhibitions at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2025
What's upThe Stockholm Furniture Fair 2025 will showcase four thought-provoking exhibitions, each addressing timely themes, dedicated to swedish and international design. Alexander Lervik explores light and color through a philosophical lens, while Olsson Lyckefors offers an inside look at architectural creativity. Visitors will also examine plastic as a material in Lund University’s “Plastic Perspectives” and experience the timeless appeal of Italian design in “Italia Geniale,” curated by the ADI Design Museum.
This year’s exhibitions cover a wide range of topics, highlighting innovative design, challenging societal issues, and offering the public a chance to engage with the creative process.
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Exhibition “Italia Geniale”
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Faye Toogood: Guest of Honor at Stockholm Furniture Fair
What's upThe Stockholm Furniture Fair named Faye Toogood the 20th Guest of Honour for the 2025 edition; she will create a captivating installation in the entrance hall. Known for her ability to seamlessly move between disciplines like fashion, furniture, textiles, and sculpture, Toogood’s work embodies creativity’s unifying power. Her appointment aligns with the fair’s focus on celebrating diverse design fields.
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Faye Toogood
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Maison&Objet 2025, January 16-20
Design & Furniture Trade ShowsFrom Surrealism to Sur/reality
The central theme of Maison&Objet 2025, taking place January 16-20, is Sur/reality, where Maison&Objet collaborates with Peclers Paris to delve into the resurgence of Surrealism. In its 100th anniversary, Surrealism continues to inspire and fuel creative expression. This theme celebrates the legacy of iconic figures like Magritte and Dalí, whose unique aesthetics have become universal symbols, while firmly grounding the exploration in today’s contemporary context.
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Faye Toogood: Designer of the Year 2025
What's upAfter Mathieu Lehanneur, Designer of the Year 2024, the Designer of the Year at Maison & Objet 2025 is British designer Faye Toogood. Her Roly-Poly armchair, featuring a soft, embracing shape, was a big hit in 2014, and is the product that gave her great fame as a designer. But her activity is all-around creative, spanning various fields. She explains, “I was born in the UK to a very English family, and we lived in the countryside. My mother was a florist and my father loved ornithology. We didn’t have television, so I read, drew, and we got up early to watch birds. Nature was our playground, I would collect all kinds of things and then spend time arranging them. This still influences my work in the way I use materials. My color palette is inspired by those landscapes.”
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Toogood Showroom, Milan Design Week 2024, photo Federico Ciamei, courtesy Maison & Objet
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The magic of glass from Italy: Venice Design Week
Design WeeksThe 16th edition of Venice Design Week took place in Venice, October 11 to 2024, with a focus on Murano glass, from Venice, as usual. Since 2010, every year in autumn, Venice has become the home of design for a week.
The 2024 edition saw the participation of 84 designers and 25 artisans, an increase over the previous edition.
The physical audience reached 6,647 people. The official Venice Design Week website recorded 6,691 active users during the design week, an increase from the 5,408 unique users in 2023. Engagement on Instagram also marked a 40 percent growth over last year, confirming the public’s growing interest in social media.
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Julie Conway at Simone Cenedese
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Taiwan Design Expo 2024
Design FestivalsTaiwan Design Expo 2024 was back in Tainan for the fifth time, October 10 to 26, attracting more than 4.2 million visitors during the 16-day event. Themed “The Next 400” and celebrating the 400th anniversary of Tainan’s founding, the Expo showcased Tainan’s historical culture, circular design, future urban planning, and revitalized cultural monuments and shopping streets. This year’s Expo focused on Tainan’s profound cultural heritage and the innovative creativity that will lead its industries into the future.
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“Rely on the Market” invited visitors on a journey to uncover the lost history of the traditional market and welcome its bright future through cyberpunk-inspired art installations
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Textile design and recycle: Heimtextil Trends 2025/2026
What's upTextiles speak, and they tell our story. They document social changes and reflect eras. This premise, and the study of textile tradition unravel the research conducted by Alcova. Milan’s design exhibition platform explores trends in the textile industry, textile design, and textile recycle, to be seen at Heimtextil 2025. Valentina Ciuffi and Joseph Grima, the founders of Alcova, developed a pathway, Future Continuous, exploring the evolution of textiles through the ages, and identifying today’s trends.
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Left to right: Olaf Schmidt, Shirley Tale, Valentina Ciuffi and Joseph Grima (photo courtesy Messe Frankfurt/Pietro Sutera)
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Passagen Cologne 2025: the first time without imm cologne
Design WeeksIn 2025, imm cologne is taking a break, leaving many to wonder how this will impact Passagen, Cologne’s celebrated design festival. Passagen 2025 should take place in Cologne from January 10 to 16, 2025, anyway. Festival founder Sabine Voggenreiter addressed these concerns in a recent interview with the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger. “The cancellation of the trade fair will, of course, affect us,” Voggenreiter acknowledged, “especially after the challenging years we faced during the COVID pandemic. However, we’ve since recovered well.”
Passagen 2024
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India: the new frontier for design events
What's upAccording to data from CSIL (Center for Light Industry Studies), India is a fast-growing market and is expected to close the year at +6% of real GDP. In 2023 India surpassed China to become the most populous country in the world, with more than 1.4 billion people. The crown may not have intrinsic value, but it symbolizes important things. According to United Nations projections, India’s population will almost certainly continue to grow for several decades, accounting for more than one-sixth of the increase in the world’s working-age population (15-64 years) between now and 2050. Moreover, 51 percent of India’s population will live in urban areas by 2047, something that will cause significant changes in the domestic market.
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imm cologne is taking a break in 2025
What's upTogether with the Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) and the German Furniture and Kitchen Retailers Association (BVDM), Koelnmesse has decided to skip the imm cologne‘s January 2025 edition. This joint decision came after intense discussions on the furniture industry’s challenging conditions, particularly in Germany. It allows everyone involved to collaborate with Koelnmesse on developing a new, more viable future trade fair format.
The choice is primarily because the German furniture manufacturers are generally in troubled waters, as there is a scarce domestic demand for furniture, and the industry is, therefore, understandably, keeping a close eye on its spending.
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imm cologne entrance
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CIFF Shanghai 2024: furniture, brands and Italian Lifestyle
What's upCIFF Shanghai 2024: great design was on stage in China’s most international city!
The 54th CIFF Shanghai has just ended, leaving all visitors with amazement at the incredible quality achieved by the companies that chose this rooftop to exhibit their products. Many brands furniture, and the Italian Lifestyle lounge to impress visitors.
The 54th edition of CIFF Shanghai, China’s International Furniture Fair, held annually at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao), has just ended. With the theme “Design Empowerment – Dual Internal – External Drive,” the fair articulated into the thematic areas Design Eden – Contemporary Design Trade Fair, Sofa Pavillon, Smart Sleep Pavillon and Living & Dining Rooms Funiture Pavillon hosted the 5 CIFF WMF, CIFF Upholstery Tech, CIFF Offices & Public Spaces Exhibition, CIFF Urban Outdoor Furniture Exhibition and CIFF Home Textiles & Accessories Lifestyle Exhibition; thus bringing together the entire furniture supply chain under one roof.
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CIFF Shanghai 2024
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