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SUMMARY:CES - Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:CES Las Vegas: the technology show\nCES\, held annually in Las Vegas\, stands as a global stage for innovation. It is the premier technology event\, for testing ground cutting-edge technologies and global innovations. CES Las Vegas 2024 leading theme was “Human Security for All”. The 2025 edition takes place in January\, 7-10\, 2025. CES belongs to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). \nDiscover CES Las Vegas 2024 \nCES Las Vegas 2024 \n \n \nCES 2024: Human Security for All\nThe 2024 edition of CES introduced the theme ‘Human Security for All’ for the first time\, in collaboration with the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security and the World Academy of Science. This edition emphasized sustainability and human rights\, aligning with the United Nations’ definition. Exhibitors and speakers focused on providing solutions to global challenges impacting various industries. The exhibition featured a diverse program of talks\, exhibits\, and immersive displays. It showcased life-changing advances in mobility\, digital health\, sustainability\, and more. \nDiscover imm cologne 2024 \n  \n \nFrom agriculture\, manufacturing\, transportation\, games\, and even space\, CES 2024 showcased ingenious innovations that bolstered public confidence in the promise of technological advancements.\nWith 3\,200 exhibitors covering an exhibition area of nearly 2.2 million net square meters\, CES 2024 surpassed the size of CES 2023. Among the 138\,700 visitors\, over 4\,800 were media members\, with 35.5 percent of the 41\,869 attendees coming from abroad. The areas of most significant interest included AI\, vehicle technology\, IoT\, sensors\, and augmented and virtual reality. Anticipating a continued focus on these technologies\, CES 2025 is poised to be another groundbreaking event. \nRead here to discover more about CES 2024 \n\nMore than 4\,800 media representatives from 69 countries\, regions\, and territories covered CES 2024 extensively. TV\, trade magazines\, newspapers\, portals\, and blogs contributed to the ample coverage\, spanning lifestyle\, health and fitness\, automotive\, and other diverse media outlets. \nDiscover Maison&Objet 2024 in Paris \n \nCES Las Vegas 2025: dates\nAs we reflect on the success of CES 2024\, anticipation grows for CES 2025\, where the industry can look forward to even more cutting-edge advancements and groundbreaking revelations.\nThe Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that CES is poised to replicate and surpass the success of the 2024 edition. Scheduled for January 7-10\, CES 2025 anticipates over 4\,300 exhibitors\, around 140\,000 visitors\, and over 1\,400 startups within Eureka Park. \nDiscover Heimtextil in Frankfurt \n\nKey technology categories expected at CES 2025 include AI\, sustainability\, startups\, digital health\, transportation\, and mobility. The LVCC West Hall will host over 300 companies\, while the West Plaza will feature self-driving demonstrations and EVTOL exhibits. Notable global brands in attendance will include Amazon\, BMW\, Bosch\, Google\, Honda\, Hyundai\, Intel\, John Deere\, LG Electronics\, L’Oreal\, Mercedes-Benz\, Panasonic\, Samsung.  \nAll photos courtesy CES \nCES Innovation Awards\nThe CES Innovation Awards program is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. The program recognizes honorees in a multitude of consumer technology product categories and distinguishes the highest rated in each. \nCES Innovation Awards judges are highly respected experts in their fields and include consumer technology industry designers\, engineers and members of the media. \nWhy visit? \nThe CES\, or Consumer Electronics Show\, which takes place every January in Las Vegas\, is North America’s largest technology trade show. Its only rival is IFA\, which occurs each year in Berlin in early fall. \nEach year\, CES welcomes around 140\,000 trade visitors. CES is the consumer technology industry’s flagship event\, produced by the Consumer Technology Association.\nThe annual event is a huge consumer technology showcase with over 4\,300 exhibitors. \n\n\nThe world’s most powerful tech event is your place to experience the innovations transforming how we live. \n\n\n\n\nThis is where global brands get business done\, meet new partners and where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs. Get a real feel for the latest solutions to the world’s biggest challenges with immersive activations and demos. Engage with the greatest minds and most impactful brands of our time.  \n\n\nCES\, Las Vegas Convention Center\, January 7-10\, 2025\nDesign Conferences at CES start on January 6th\, 2025</strong> \nCES is strictly for professionals\, upon invitation\nSize: 4\,300 exhibitors\, 140\,000 visitors (2024)\nVisit website Ces.tech for more info \nRead here to discover more about CES 2024
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/ces-las-vegas/
LOCATION:Las Vegas Convention Center\, 3150 Paradise Rd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Design Summit & Conferences
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SUMMARY:Passagen Interior Design Week Cologne
DESCRIPTION:The first edition of Passagen without imm cologne aims to emphasize the importance of Cologne as a Design City. Passagen Interior Design Week Köln\, January 10-16\, transforms Cologne into a citywide celebration of design. Rather than being confined to a single venue\, the event unfolds across approximately 150 exhibitions scattered throughout neighborhoods and various locations. \nSince 1990\, Passagen has been an annual exhibition and event program showcasing cutting-edge design and future trends throughout Cologne. In 2025\, it will once again inaugurate the international design year\, aligning with prominent festivals\, trade fairs\, and events. The program is made possible with the support of Köln Business Wirtschaftsförderung / City of Cologne as its main sponsor. \nDiscover Paris Déco Off / Home 2025 \nDesigners Fair at Passagen 2024 \nMachwerkhaus Köln: A Model for Sustainability and Circularity\nA centerpiece of Passagen 2025\, the Machwerkhaus Köln showcases the intersection of design and urban production. Exhibitors here prioritize circular design\, presenting furniture built for durability\, simple disassembly\, and effective recycling. By utilizing sustainable resources such as FSC-certified wood and recycled textiles\, Machwerkhaus sets a benchmark for eco-friendly manufacturing. For buyers\, exploring these innovations offers a pathway to future-proofing their product lines\, aligning with increasing consumer demand for responsible sourcing. In 2025\, at Passagen Interior Design Week Cologne\, Machwerkschau presents furniture by Sabine Bockemühl\, color schemes and interior concepts by Paula-Lucia Brüggen and Kolorat\, furniture sculptures by Jacqueline Lobodda\, accessories and home textiles by Sanja Lulei\, bags and accessories by Monolar\, beautiful things from Plastikfabrik\, upcycled furniture by reditum\, handmade furniture by Tischlerei Sommer. \nDiscover more on imm cologne \nDesigners Fair: Celebrating Emerging Talent\nThe Designers Fair returns to the Pattenhalle in Ehrenfeld\, featuring over 20 international designers on the rise. This platform allows young freelance designers to exhibit their creations\, offering the public and trade visitors an opportunity to explore innovative design outside the mainstream. \nDesigners Fair 2024 \nIn 2025\, PASSAGEN further emphasizes sustainability by promoting young\, eco-conscious designers\, networks\, and makers from Cologne. The Cartes Blanches program will spotlight talents such as Pablo Motjér (04)\, JBNG (05)\, Isabel Hamm (06)\, Ingrid Gossner (09)\, Fabrikat 89 (12)\, Felix Angermeyer (14)\, Alexander von Dombois (18/36)\, Peter Vosding (19)\, Avonté + Studio W (23)\, Pia Bonnen (27)\, Thomas Schnur (35)\, and Büro für Brauchbarkeit (96). \nDiscover more on Design Post Cologne \nPassagen 2024 \nWhy visit\nTo experience the design atmosphere in Cologne. Cologne was the first city to invent the “Fuorisalone\,” with spectacular events along the Rhine River. These included the Visiona exhibitions\, curated by Verner Panton and Joe Colombo\, in the early 1970s.\nToday\, the exhibitions are smaller\, but Passagen is still a chance to discover alternative parts of Cologne\, as well as upcoming design. \nDiscover Paris Déco Off / Home \nPassagen Interior Design Week 2025\, Cologne\, January 10-16\, 2o24\nPassagen is a design festival open to general public\nSize: Over 100 locations and events\, 100\,000 visitors\nvisitors\nVisit website Voggenreiter.com/passagen2025 for more info \n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n		\n			\n			\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:Cologne\, 50667\, Germany
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SUMMARY:Connected by textiles: Heimtextil 2025
DESCRIPTION:Textiles surround us. Textiles and fabrics are key players in our relationship with our surroundings\, from clothing to all the furnishings in our homes and public spaces. This is the focus of the next edition of Heimtextil\, taking place in Frankfurt from January 14 to 17\, 2025\, with the motto “Connected by textiles.” The world’s largest and most international trade fair for textiles and textile design is back with an innovation-packed edition. It also plans to expand the range of products for specific target groups. Furthermore\, Heimtextil 2025 presents an interesting research study\, Heimtextil Trends 2025&2026\, by the Milan-based design platform Alcova\, and an internationally renowned designer Patricia Urquiola installation.  \nRead the report on Heimtextil 2025 \nConnected by textile in platform for knowledge and networking\nThe textile and fabrics industry has many recurring themes\, so the demand for knowledge is vast. The Texpertise Stage\, for example\, in Hall 4.0\, addresses current challenges affecting the global textile industry; the Retail Stage\, on the other hand\, in Hall 12.1\, offers a content program tailored to the retail sector. Circularity and sustainability play a crucial role today. The more than 50 textile fairs in Messe Frankfurt’s global Texpertise network\, therefore\, feature a series of activities dedicated to sustainability\, Econogy. The term Econogy defines the direct link between sustainability and economic success. \nUnder this program\, exhibitors can undergo an audit according to ESG/SDG-compliant standards and obtain a label to be displayed on the booth and online. The Econogy Finder list features selected companies and is a guide for visitors. Moreover\, Econogy Talks and interactive Econogy Tours allow visitors to learn about innovative best practices. The Econogy Hub is a meeting point for certifiers. \nRead more on Heimtextil  \nEconogy Hub at Heimtextil 2024 \nThe global carpet industry \nAll the leading companies in the global rug industry come together at Heimtextil. “Carpets & Rugs” already has twice as many exhibitors as last year and is expanding its space. Hall 5.1 houses machine-woven carpets\, fibers\, yarns\, and technologies for the carpet industry. In addition to Hall 5 (5.0 and 5.1)\, “Carpets & Rugs” occupies Hall 3.0\, complementing products from the Wall Decoration and Textile Design sections. In the adjacent Trend Arena\, there’s also the trend area\, Heimtextil Trends 25/26.  \nDesign Lounge and Deco Team for Textile Design \nWall Decoration and Textile Design\, in Hall 3.0\, are the places of choice for those seeking design in textiles. Here visitors can discover creative design studios\, and a wide range of wall coverings and wallpapers\, paints\, digital prints\, and CAD/CAM systems. At Window & Interior Decoration\, there are sunscreen products; the DecoTeam and its members provide new inspiration and colors for textile interiors in Hall 3.1. A joint presentation of some companies occurs in the adjacent Design Lounge powered by DecoTeam.  \nDiscover Heimtextil 2024 \nHeimtextil 2024 \nTextiles and fabrics for interior design\, architecture\, hospitality\nHall 4 hosts Decorative & Furniture Fabrics\, with an extensive range of upholstery fabrics. Hall 4 is the ideal meeting place for the textile and upholstery industry\, interior decorators\, (interior) architects\, and interior designers. Here\, you will find abrasion-resistant\, antimicrobial\, or flame-retardant fabrics\, and all possible choices of fabrics for contract\, architecture\, and hospitality. The Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Library in Hall 4.0\, curated by an external panel of experts\, presents a selection of functional fabrics.  \nA mega-trend: healthy sleep\nFinally\, adjacent to Hall 11.0 is the Smart Bedding area\, featuring innovative sleep systems\, bedding and comforters\, pillows\, mattresses\, and fabric processing machines. \nWhy visit \nHeimtextil is one of the world’s leading trade fairs in interior design textiles. As the year’s first major event\, it sets the tone for the trends that will drive projects for designers and interior decorators across both residential and HORECA (Hotel\, Restaurant\, and Café) sectors. The exhibitors include manufacturers of fabrics and carpets and other brands\, specializing in innovative technologies. \nA key focus is on sustainability\, with an emphasis on recyclable fabrics and less polluting manufacturing processes. Heimtextil provides a comprehensive overview of these critical issues\, showcasing the latest technologies and innovations. \nIn 2025\, Heimtextil is hosting the first edition of Heimtextil Trends 2025&2026. Trends are curated by Alcova\, Milan’s design exhibition platform. Also noteworthy are talks and seminars featuring top experts in the textile and fabric design industry. \nHeimtextil\, Messe Frankfurt\, January 14-17\, 2025\nHeimtextil is for professionals only\nSize: 2\,500 exhibitors (around)\, 50.000 visitors (around)\nVisit Heimtextil website for more info \nSome images from Heimtextil 2024
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/connected-by-textiles-heimtextil-2025/
LOCATION:Messe Frankfurt\, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1\, Frankfurt\, 60327\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows
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SUMMARY:Paris Déco Off - Paris Déco Home
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Paris Déco Off will mark its 15th edition\, while Paris Déco Home celebrates its 5th anniversary. The 2025 edition of Paris Déco Off / Paris Déco Home takes place January 15-18\, 2025. These two complementary and interdisciplinary events spotlight both HOME (furniture\, lighting\, decorative objects\, tableware\, etc.) and OFF (fabrics\, wallpaper\, trimmings\, etc.). \nThis avant-garde concept offers a distinctive alternative to traditional trade shows. It’s a warm and inviting experience\, where visitors are welcomed “as if at home” in showrooms and pop-up stores\, set amidst the vibrant and festive atmosphere of Paris. \nEntirely free of charge – including shuttle services between the Left and Right Banks – the event draws an annual audience of 40\,000 professionals and members of the general public. It provides a unique platform for participating brands to engage with a wider audience\, including younger generations\, while also expanding their international reach by fostering growth in contract and export markets. \nThe dual event serves to highlight essential elements of décor\, such as wallpaper and outdoor furniture\, while supporting the industry’s move toward more premium offerings. \nThis year\, the event promises to astonish with the theme “LA MODE EN DÉCO\, LA DÉCO EN MODE”\, presented in partnership with ESMOD. \nInformation Point January 17-21\, 2024\, 9:30 AM TO 7:30 PM\nHôtel Bel Ami\n7/11 rue Saint-Benoît 75006 Paris \nDiscover DW! São Paulo Design Week  \nAlexander Lamont at Paris Déco Off 2025 \nParis Déco Off / Paris Déco Home: open air showrooms and art galleries\nThis year\, the not to be missed new space is the Passage Saint-Sulpice – place Saint-Sulpice. It hosts 600m2 pop-up with 12 Houses. \nDiscover Perth Design Week \nBaker – Mc Guire at Paris Déco Off 2025 \n  \nDedar at Paris Déco Off 2025 \nWhy visit \nParis Déco Off / Home is an event that has been taking place in Paris every year since 2009. Side events in the city during Maison & Objet actually began in the late 1990s\, again in conjunction with Maison & Objet.\nOn the same days\, Paris Fashion Week\, Men’s Collections\, is also happening in Paris: a week of events\, making the city’s atmosphere even more vibrant.\nSince the early years\, there have always been more than 70 interior design and furniture showrooms participating in the event\, which has now grown to more than 120. For both professionals and the general public\, it is an opportunity to visit the showrooms\, with the convenience of a shuttle bus that takes you from one showroom to another. Thus\, these days\, it is possible to see many different products and styles together to get a clear overview of the latest trends in interior design.\nIn addition\, unlike trade fairs\, admissions to all locations are free. \nInformation Point January 17-21\, 2024\, 9:30 AM TO 7:30 PM\nHôtel Bel Ami\n7/11 rue Saint-Benoît 75006 Paris \nParis Déco Off / Paris Déco Home\, January 15-18\, 2024\, various locations\nParis Déco Off / Paris Déco Home is open to professionals and general public\nSize: 120 showrooms (around)\, 40.000 visitors\nVisit Paris Déco Off website for more info and the complete list and map
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/paris-deco-off-home/
LOCATION:Hotel Bel Ami\, 7/11 rue Saint-Benoît\, Paris\, 75006\, France
CATEGORIES:Design Weeks & Weekends
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SUMMARY:Maison & Objet Paris
DESCRIPTION:Since 1994\, Maison&Objet (organized by SAFI\, a subsidiary of Ateliers d’Art de France and RX France) has been animating the international community of decoration\, design\, and lifestyle. Its trademark is the ability to provoke fertile international encounters. Moreover\, it accelerates the visibility of the brands that join its shows or its digital platform. Maison & Objet Paris also sports a singular instinct to promote the trends that will make the heart of the decoration planet beat. Maison&Objet’s mission is to reveal talents\, offer opportunities for online and offline exchanges and inspiration\, and facilitate the development of companies. \nDiscover Maison&Objet Paris 2025 \n \nMaison & Objet: two annual trade shows\nWith two annual trade shows for professionals\, in January and September\, Maison&Objet is an essential industry barometer. Paris Design Week\, which takes place in September\, complete the Paris design shows.  \nDiscover Mathieu Lehanneur\, Designer of the Year at Maison&Objet 2024 \nOnline and year-round since 2016\, MOM (Maison&Objet and More) is the digital platform. It allows buyers and brands to continue their exchanges\, launch new collections\, or make contacts beyond physical meetings. Weekly new products showcases stimulate the sector’s activity. In 2023\, Maison&Objet deploys new digital services and MOM becomes a marketplace. \nDiscover Faye Toogood\, Designer of the Year at Maison&Objet 2025 \n \nOn social networks\, discoveries continue on a daily basis for a community of nearly two millions of professionals. M&O is present on Facebook\, Instagram (+1M of followers)\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, Xing\, WeChat and now TikTok. \nA leading design event in Paris\nSpearheading the Paris Capitale de la Création label\, Maison&Objet is a catalyst for positioning Paris as a major magnet for international creative talent. \nDiscover Paris Déco Off  \n \nWhy visit \nMaison & Objet Paris has the power of one of the world’s biggest trade fairs \nMaison & Objet hosts 2\,500 exhibitors\, 55 percent from abroad. On average\, it has about 80\,000 visitors\, 45% from abroad\, from 150 countries. Of these 80\,000\, 30\,000 are professional operators with decision-making power. In addition\, each edition hosts 1\,500 journalists\, influencers\, and bloggers.  \nIn addition to the fair\, Maison & Objet has activated a digital platform\, MOM\, which\, over time\, has become a marketplace for decoration and table art. MOM has over 480 thousand visitors and over 1.5 million subscribers on various social media.  \nThe January edition of Maison & Objet also includes the Maison & Objet in the City extension\, which involves showrooms and design galleries. The event Maison & Objet in the City is attended by the 100 most beautiful addresses in Parisian decoration\, complementing an event that attracts visitors from all over the world. \nMaison & Objet\, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center\, Paris\, January 18-22\, 2024\nMaison & Objet is for professional only\nSize: 2.500 exhibitors\, 80.000 visitors (average)\nVisit website Maison-Objet.com for more info \n 
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LOCATION:Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center\, ZAC Paris Nord 2\, Villepinte\, Paris\, 93420\, France
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SUMMARY:January Furniture Show - Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:The January Furniture Show in Birmingham returns to the NEC on January 19-22\, 2025. The January Furniture Show is the UK’s number-one destination for furniture and interior design buyers. Each year\, since 1990\, the show welcomes thousands of trade visitors from across Britain and abroad. On display\, classic and contemporary furniture\, flooring\, lighting and accessories. \nThe 2025 edition hosts more than 400 exhibitors and expects more than 20\,000 trade visitors. The fair is for professionals only. Among the brands exhibiting in 2024\, we can mention Whitemeadow\, Baker Furniture\, Alstons\, Alpha Designs\, Tetrad\, Buoyant Upholstery\, Kettle Home\, Sherbourne\, Welcome\, Westbridge\, Kesterport\, Ashwood Designs\, La-Z-Boy\, Global Home\, High Grove Beds\, Seconique\, Bluebone Furniture\, Premier Housewares\, Taylors of Scotland\, Kelston House\, plus of course many more. \nDiscover Heimtextil 2025 \n \n \n  \nWorkshops and seminars at the January Furniture Show in Birmingham\nAlongside the display of furniture and finishes\, this edition of the January Furniture Show will see the return of Furniture Talks. It’s a program of masterclasses\, panel discussions and workshops with manufacturers and designers. In addition\, the show offers a rich program of workshops and seminars with industry experts. Organized with ACID\, BIRA and FIRA\, the program provides an opportunity to catch up on the latest trends. Moreover\, experts also inform about the latest standards and regulations. \nDiscover Bogota Design Festival \n \nFurniture Awards\nAlso returning at the January Furniture Show 2025 are the Furniture Awards. Established in 2015 by Furniture News magazine in collaboration with the January Show\, the Furniture Awards express the quality of suppliers. The awards go to these five key categories: Sustainability\, Best of British\, Design Innovation\, Global Player and Superior Service. \nWomen in Furniture Network (WIFN)\nThis year\, the Women in Furniture Network (WIFN) returns for the third time. It is a speed networking event that aims to promote collaboration\, expand professional networking\, build lasting relationships\, find mentors and contribute to a professional support network. WIFN will be reuniting once again to learn\, connect and be inspired on the 21 January 2025\, 5:30pm-7.30pm at the January Furniture Show\, NEC Birmingham. \nDiscover Interior Design Show IDS in Toronto \n  \nDiscover all editorials by Designweekguide \n \nThe Home & Lifestyle Show\nBack for the second edition is the Home & Lifestyle Show\, held in conjunction with JFS. Located in Hall 2 of the NEC\, Birmingham\, Home & Lifestyle Show is dedicated to trends in interior design. Accessories\, lighting\, and products of the highest quality offer buyers a selection of the most current trends in interior design.  \nAmong the participating brands\, we can mention Asiatic Carpets\, Blue Bone Imports\, Crystal World\, Febland Group\, Final Touches Trading\, Gallery Direct\, Kelston House International\, Malini\, Premier Housewares\, Scatter Box\, SHH Interiors and others. For companies\, it is a solution for exhibiting with turnkey solution\, created to be a cost-effective\, sustainable\, and stress-free way to bring their business and products to the market. \nWhy visit \nThe largest event of its kind\nJanuary Furniture Show is the UK’s most extensive exhibition dedicated to furniture\, interiors\, accessories and lighting\, in terms of exhibitors\, attendees\, and square meters. Together with the Home & Lifestyle Show\, it creates an impressive hub for interior design trends. \nA whole range of interiors\nExploring the complete interior and furniture product spectrum in one place\, is an efficient way to source and purchase seasonal retail products. \nFor every style\nIt features a mix of leading brands and small niche players\, classic styles\, and new releases from contemporary brands to suit the tastes of every retailer and customer. \nJanuary Furniture Show\, NEC\, Birmingham\, January 19-22\, 2025\nJanuary Furniture Show is for professional only\nSize: 400 exhibitors\, 20.000 visitors expected in 2025\nVisit website TheFurnitureShows.com for more info
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/january-furniture-show-birmingham/
LOCATION:National Exhibition Center\, Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows
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SUMMARY:IDS Toronto - Interior Design Show
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1999\, the first Interior Design Show immediately established itself as a venue of choice for Toronto’s design community. A significant milestone for the Canadian design scene\, the first show brought together 25\,000 visitors. Guests of honor at the first Interior Design Show Toronto were Wallpaper* founder Tyler Brulé\, Gijs Bakker\, founder of the Droog Design collective\, and interior designer Holly Hunt. \nInterior Design Show: a milestone for design in Canada\nIn 2025\, the Interior Design Show celebrates its 26th edition. Through the years\, it has become one of the most successful recurring design events in Canadian history. It has inspired more than 660\,000 visitors.  \nIn 2012 Informa\, one of the world’s largest event organizers\, bought the Interior Design Show. With 150 offices in 40 countries\, Informa brings together more than one million professionals each year. The newly formed Informa Canada runs more than 53 trade shows\, consumer exhibitions\, and conferences across the country. Events span a variety of markets\, from construction to real estate\, crafts\, art\, and design. \nDiscover DesignTO\, Toronto Design Festival \nInterior Design Show 2024\n\nAn authority on Canadian design\nOver the past 20 years\, Interior Design Show has become an authority on Canadian design. The designer of yesterday is now becoming the problem solver of today\, and the visionary of tomorrow.  \nDiscover Maison&Objet\, the furniture and furnishings fair in Paris \n \nAs Canada’s premier showcase of new products\, superstar designers\, and cutting-edge concepts from North America and beyond\, IDS is the platform to experience the importance of design firsthand. In fact\, in addition to the products on display\, IDS offers talks\, featuring emerging talent and key experts in the field. \nCanada archistar to spark at Interior Design Show 2025\n\n\nYabu Pushelberg is thrilled to partner with CIOT to craft a unique and impactful experience that showcases the versatility of Neolith. The Night & Day concept highlights top designers and manufacturers in the field. It features multiple spaces\, each envisioned by a leading interior designer or architect\, illustrating cutting-edge trends\, technologies\, and forward-thinking concepts that are set to define the future of design. \n\n\n\n\nMaria Porro and Made in Italy \nMaria Porro will be on the Main Stage\, Presented by Khayeri\, on Friday\, January 24 at 2pm.\nShe is the Marketing Director of Porro\, which was established in Brianza in 1925 and whose designer roster includes such icons as Piero Lissoni\, GamFratesi and Jean-Marie Massaud. She is also the elected President of Salone del Mobile\, the biggest design fair in the world\, which takes place in Milan each April. Sustainable development – both at Porro and at the Salone – are at the forefront of Maria’s vision\, who will tell also what’s in store for next April’s event. \nDiscover the Milan Design Week 2025 preview and essentials \nAlcova Milan Design Week 2025\, photo Piergiorgio Sorgetti\, courtesy Alcova \nWhy visit\nInterior Design Show is the premier trade fair for design in Toronto and Canada. Founded in 1999\, in 25 years it has established itself as a platform for products and cultural exchanges in the industry.\nCurrently\, it is an inspiring showcase of cutting-edge concepts\, transformative trends\, and visionary projects. The limitless possibilities of the future of design are explored here. \nAlong with the best-known international brands\, every year IDS Toronto provides a forum to discuss the latest issues in the industry and look forward at how today’s innovations will tackle problems and create solutions for the future.\nOn the occasion of its 25th edition\, IDS unveils a new graphic identity\, by Toronto-based studio Sali Tabacchi. \nInterior Design Show\, Metro Toronto Convention Center\, North Building\, January 23-26\, 2024\nInterior Design Show is for professional only (January 23-24) and general public (January 25-26)\nSize: 400 exhibitors (2024)\, 50.000 visitors \nVisit website Interiordesignshow.com for more info \nInterior Design Show 2024
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/ids-toronto-interior-design-show/
LOCATION:Metro Toronto Convention Center\, North Building\, 255 Front Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V2W6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows
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SUMMARY:Milano HOME 2025: a platform shaping the future of retail
DESCRIPTION:Milano Home 2025 (Fieramilano) returns from 23 to 26 January 2025\, connecting top manufacturers with retail leaders. The event fosters networking and innovation\, helping businesses stay essential to consumers. The global home sector faces big shifts. Buying habits\, production\, and distribution strategies are changing fast. Milano Home champions a “Product Renaissance\,” spotlighting quality and craftsmanship. The goal is to guide producers\, regions\, and retailers toward fresh opportunities.\nSpecialist stores are at the heart of this movement; these stores link producers\, designers\, distributors\, and customers. In Italy\, 38\,000 stores sell home products\, from furnishings to fragrances\, and they employ 100\,000 people and generate €16.5 billion annually (Hoover\, 2022). Retailers are becoming key players in this Renaissance: they amplify brands and guide consumers toward ethical\, sustainable\, and innovative choices. These stores highlight quality production\, skills\, and regional heritage. \nDiscover the preview of Milan Design Week 2025 \nMilano Home first edition\, 2024 \nItalian style leads the world\n“Made in Italy” continues to drive global demand. Italian home products\, known for beauty and innovation\, reached €2.6 billion in exports last year. By 2027\, exports are expected to grow steadily\, averaging +3.3% annually from 2025–2027 (Expoplanning\, September 2024).\nMilano Home attracts buyers from North America\, Asia\, the Gulf States\, and Europe. Carefully selected by Milano Home Brand Ambassadors\, these buyers seek the best of Italian design: for exhibitors\, it’s a chance to expand globally and build key international relationships. \nDiscover Milano HOME 2024 \nMilano Home 2024 \nPavilions and special areas: inspirations and innovations \nMilano Home spans four pavilions\, each showcasing unique themes: \n\nElements: Highlights sustainable home décor blending tradition and innovation.\nVibes: Focuses on sensory products like fragrances\, fabrics\, and immersive experiences.\nMood: Showcases creative designs that bring personality to living spaces.\nTaste: Celebrates the art of the table\, from cooking essentials to elegant dining.\n\nSpecial themed areas add depth to the exhibition: \n\nManifatture in Scena: Explores European craftsmanship and table art with striking displays.\nThe Green Circle: Curated by architect Isabella Goldman\, it showcases sustainable materials and innovations.\nBrand Power: Brings award organizers and industry leaders together.\nPiazza di Carta: Debuts this year\, celebrating paper\, stationery\, and writing.\n\nDiscover Maison & Objet 2025 \n  \n\nMilano HOME Academy: training for change\nTraining plays a vital role in shaping the industry. Milano Home offers 80+ hours of sessions over four days. These include workshops\, debates\, and presentations. Participants can explore creativity\, innovation\, digital tools\, and market trends. The program provides practical skills and insights in a lively\, engaging setting. \nRead more on Home Decor Market 2024 \nWhy visit\nMilano HOME is the trade fair dedicated to the entire world of home decoration.\nIt’s a platform where novelty and innovation converge\, in a journey through all the worlds of the home. From fragrances to tableware\, from decoration to textiles\, and up to concept gifts\, to discover above all the excellences of the sector\, between industrial productions and craft realities\, Italian and foreign. \nMilano HOME offers a rich program of seminars and talks\, along with the exhibition. The Milano Home Retail Academy organizes seminars to train retailers. On the other hand\, Poli-design organizes seminars on retail changes resulting from the pandemic.\nFinally\, Platform magazine manages some lectures\, where architects and interior designers show their way of designing. \nOverall\, the fair is an opportunity to explore the home decoration landscape and its contemporary evolution. \nMilano HOME\, Rho-Fieramilano\, January 23-26\, 2025\nMilano HOME is for professionals only\nSize: 1\,400 exhibitors\, 56\,000 visitors \nVisit website Milanohome.com for more info \nSome images from Milano HOME 2025
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/milano-home/
LOCATION:Rho-Fieramilano\, Strada Statale del Sempione 28\, Rho (Milano)\, Milano\, 20017\, Italy
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SUMMARY:DesignTO: The Toronto Design Festival
DESCRIPTION:DesignTO\, in Toronto Festival returns in Toronto from January 24 to February 2\, 2025\, marking its 15th anniversary. Recognized as Canada’s premier annual design festival\, DesignTO transforms Toronto into a vibrant nexus of creativity\, presenting over 100 complimentary exhibitions and events. Over the past 15 years\, the Festival has welcomed more than 1 million attendees\, showcased the work of over 6\,500 creatives\, reached an audience of 2.6 billion through media coverage\, and generated $120 million in tourism impact. This year’s Festival presents bold and innovative ideas addressing critical issues such as the climate crisis\, social justice\, and advancements in technology. \n“DesignTO is not merely a festival; it is an ‘anti-loneliness machine\,’” remarked co-founder Christina Zeidler. The Festival serves as a platform where creativity fosters connections\, inspiring a future that is more sustainable\, equitable\, and filled with joy. \nDiscover Interior Design Show – IDS in Toronto \n2024 DesignTO Festival Launch Party  \n\nDesignTO festival and the promotion of schools and young designers\nIn collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL)\, DesignTO highlighted Canadian and British designers. In addition\, faculty\, students and alumni from UAL and OCAD dialogued with each other and with experts in the field\, talking about research and creativity in design. \nDesignTO Youth\, on the other hand\, is a community engagement program that gives young people access to creative disciplines\, culminating in a public exhibition of their work at the DesignTO Festival. For 2022-23\, DesignTO Youth has partnered with JAYU\, a charity that shares human rights stories through the arts and conversation. Thus\, young artists have the opportunity to imagine Toronto’s future. \nThe DesignTo Awards\nThe DesignTO Awards started in 2013 with the iconic design brand Herman Miller. Since then\, the DesignTO Awards has partnered with organizations such as DIALOG and Yabu Pushelberg. \nDesignTO recognizes design excellence in the Festival each year with up to 24 DesignTO Awards. An annual jury of designers and industry experts vote for the ‘Founders\,’ ‘Emerging Artist/Designer’ and ‘Best Product’ awards\, as well as three ‘Best in Festival’ categories and three ‘Juror’s Choice’ each\, while the public votes for four ‘People’s Choice’ awards. \nAwardees are recognized and celebrated through DesignTO’s extensive network. Prizes accompany most awards. \nDiscover Milan Design Events 2025 \nDesignTO 2024 \nExplore the DesignTO 2025 Festival Schedule\n2025 DesignTO Launch Party \nDate & Time: January 24\, 2025 | 7–11 PM\nLocation: Harbourfront Centre\, 235 Queens Quay West\, Toronto \nCelebrate the start of DesignTO’s 15th Festival at the official Launch Party! This event brings together Toronto’s creative community while raising funds for the non-profit Festival. \nEnjoy a one-night-only installation by Toronto artist Asli Alin\, preview the ‘REVIVE’ exhibition at Gallery 235\, and explore new exhibitions showcasing works in lighting\, sculpture\, glass\, textiles\, and more. Dance to music by DJs Fly Lady Di and Delicious. \nAt the Conjuring of Roots\, I Wished to Meet Me… \nDates: January 1–31\, 2025\nLocation: Sankofa Square\, 1 Dundas Street East\, Toronto \nPhotographer and visual artist Delali Cofie presents a series of photos on five digital screens\, exploring themes of identity and heritage. \nBIPOC Portfolio Collaboration 2025 \nDates: January 30–31\, 2025\nFormat: In-person and online \nHosted by Gensler\, this collaboration offers BIPOC students a chance to engage with industry professionals in architecture\, interior design\, landscape architecture\, and more. \nBubble Quilt \nDates: January 24 – February 2\, 2025\nLocation: 55 St Clair Avenue West \nStudio Rat’s immersive installation transforms reclaimed waste plastics into an inflatable\, glowing quilt\, inspired by traditional patterns. \nDiscover Courmayeur Design Week-end \nDesignTO 2024 \nDesignTO Talks: Net Positive \nDate & Time: January 31\, 2025 | 2 PM\nLocation: Ace Hotel Toronto\, 51 Camden Street\, Toronto \nThis half-day event gathers ten multidisciplinary experts to discuss innovative\, abundance-driven responses to the climate crisis.\nTickets: $40 + HST (member discounts available) \nDesignTO Youth: Story Story\nDates: January 25 – February 15\, 2025\nLocation: Collision Gallery\, 30 Wellington Street West\, Toronto \nA group exhibition featuring nine emerging artists from the DesignTO Youth program\, reflecting on themes such as family\, identity\, and femininity. \nDesignTO Youth Story Story – Lacework by Mal Yu \nDwell \nDates: January 24 – February 2\, 2025\nLocation: Union Station (West Wing)\, 65 Front Street West\, Toronto \nA design exhibition that offers moments of pause in the busy urban environment. Showcasing furniture\, florals\, rugs\, and animation\, it invites visitors to reflect and reconnect. \nIdeas Forum: Labour in Architecture \nDate & Time: January 28\, 2025 | 12 PM\nFormat: Online \nThis panel discussion\, hosted with the Toronto Society of Architects\, delves into the workplace dynamics of architecture teams and their evolving practices. \nREVIVE \nDates: January 24 – March 30\, 2025\nLocation: Gallery 235\, Harbourfront Centre\, 235 Queens Quay West\, Toronto \nThis exhibition features works by seven local and international artists\, exploring endangered creative practices through sculpture\, installation\, photography\, and more. \nSurface Impressions \nDates: January 24 – February 21\, 2025\nLocation: Umbra Concept Store\, 165 John Street\, Toronto \nAn exhibition exploring how creative processes can transform materials in unexpected ways\, with contributions from nine local and international designers. \nThe Invisible Tide \nDates: January 24 – February 1\, 2025 (specific dates vary)\nLocation: Mason Studio Cultural Hub\, 91 Pelham Avenue\, Toronto \nA sensory installation by Mason Studio that immerses visitors in an unfamiliar yet resonant journey through light\, sound\, smell\, and touch. \nWhy visit\nSome data show that the DesignTO festival has a very positive impact on Toronto. In 13 years\, the Festival has produced over 1\,000 events. It has involved over 6\,000 artists and designers. Visitors to the various events\, including exhibitions\, presentations and talks\, totaled more than 160\,000 in 2024\, over 950\,000 since 2011\, attracting more than 19\,000 tourists. And the figures on the economic impact generated by the DesignTO festival on Toronto are really interesting. In fact\, the Festival produced more than $11.3 million in tourism spending\, increasing direct GDP +$5.9 million\, and $9.5 million in total economic impact on GDP. \nThe DesignTO festival engages the design community and citizens in a positive development throughout the city. The events\, exhibitions\, and presentations revolve around all the issues surrounding design. Several talks\, with experts and internationally renowned designers\, address a wide range of topics.  \nThe aim of the Festival\, in fact\, is to make the general public love design and understand its value. \nWith more than 100 exhibitions and product presentations\, talks\, and guided tours\, the DesignTO festival is an ideal place to expand design knowledge\, especially among the general public. \nDesignTO\, various locations\, Toronto\, January 24-February 2\, 2025\nDesignTO is a design festival open to the general public\nSize: 500 exhibitors\, designers and artists\, 160.000 visitors in 2024\nVisit website DesignTo.com for more info on venues and exhibitions
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/designto-toronto-design-festival/
LOCATION:Toronto\, M5H 2M9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Design Festivals,Design Weeks & Weekends
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SUMMARY:Norwegian design at Oslo Design Fair
DESCRIPTION:Oslo Design Fair began in 2015 as a rebranding of the Gift & Interior Fair\, and is Norwegian design leading fair. The fair takes place at NOVA Spektrum in Lillestrøm\, a new and modern facility near the capital. Twice a year\, the fair opens its doors\, thereby attracting domestic and international visitors. Organizer of the Oslo Design Fair is NOVA Spektrum (formerly Norges Varemesse)\, which has long experience in promoting products and services for the industry.\nThe next edition of the Oslo Design Fair takes place January 21-23\, 2024. \nDiscover Guangzhou Design Week 2024 \n \nIn Norway\, a trade fair for interior decoration\nThe fair focuses on interior decoration\, and products on display range from furniture to decoration\, to contemporary design. Beyond simply showcasing products\, the trade show reinforces Norwegian design culture. Highlights include pop-up shops\, interactive workshops and seminars. Speakers\, experts in the field\, offer insights into the latest trends\, colors and tendencies in interior design\, residential\, and retail. Of particular interest is the “Oslo Contract & Furniture Fair (OCFF)” segment. This brings together interior architects\, manufacturers\, designers and retailers. A fashion design zone showcasing the latest trends completes the exhibition offerings. \nOslo Design Fair – January edition – hosts about 300 exhibitors\, and the last edition attracted around 10\,000 visitors\, from Norway and abroad. Visitors are mainly professionals\, buyers\, designers\, architects\, journalists and bloggers. \nDiscover Stockholm Furniture Fair \n \nWhy Visit\nOslo Design Fair is the leading trade fair for Norwegian design and furniture professionals. Although small in size\, it hosts leading brands from Scandinavia and other countries and welcomes major players. With two annual editions\, including one dedicated to contract\, it represents a comprehensive offering in the interior design scene. Giftware completes the range of home decor products. \nOslo Design Fair\, NOVA Spektrum Lillestrøm\, January 21-23\, 2024\nOslo Design fair is for professionals only\nSize: 300 exhibitors\, 10.000 visitors in 2023 January edition \nVisit website Oslodesignfair.no for more info \nA-Lab exhibition at Oslo Design Fair
URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/norwegian-design-oslo-design-fair/
LOCATION:NOVA Spektrum\, Messeveien 8\, 2004 Lillestrøm\, 2004\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows
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