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Pull up — a beautifully designed yet functional — chair and read the latest insights from Clairfield in Italy, on the business of furniture and design.   This 2024 sector snapshot highlights the evolving trends and the recent M&A activity and looks at the stock performances and valuations. Over the last decade, the market grew by 4% CAGR and is projected to stay at this pace until 2029. Sustainable design, the integration of new technologies, and smart furniture practices will play a key part in shaping this industry in the future, adding to its value and appeal.   In line with the great feedback and high numbers in attendance at this year’s Milan Design Week, the top 10 Italian groups achieved an aggregate turnover of EURO 4.6 billion (+2% versus 2022), and recent M&A transactions have been by large design and furniture groups making complementary acquisitions to consolidate.   Find out more about what’s happening in the world of design and furniture in Clairfield in Italy’s sector snapshot here: https://lnkd.in/ds2_6tCs #design #furniture #MilanDesignWeek #mergersandacquisitions #Italy #DefinedByYouSuccess

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Innovation, performance, design, sustainability... 🌿 Find here the perception of the designers about the Ideal Standard International NV ranges... Solos, Alu+... which one is your favourite? 👀 #design #wellness #sustainable

It’s time for PART 2 of our new series, Upclose on Procurement! While walking the show floor of BDNY, our OS&E Director Nikki Sasha Ravitz chatted with Kaya Gross with FOH® Worldwide about one of their new lines. Topics include durability, sustainability, customization, and more! Check it out, and look for our third installment of this series next week! Boutique Design | BDNY Emerald room360 #ose #procurement #trends #hospitality

"A curated view of where innovation is happening in marketing today, why it matters, and how it is transforming modern business". --- Contemporary kiosks. Some interventions in the urban fabric can radically transform the perception of a square, a street, or a commercial activity. I want to highlight this one, which concerns architecture, design, and especially creativity. The French studio Heams & Michel Architectes has developed an interesting idea for a public square in Cannes, creating seven prefabricated kiosks with geometric aluminum lattices that can be adapted to various uses. Despite their identical design, the pavilions are used as fast food kiosks, one as service storage, and one containing public toilets. Another two pavilions will be used by bowlers, who frequently play this sport in the public space around the structures. Called 7 Kiosks, the project is part of a broader effort to renovate the Allées de la Liberté, a street between the port and the old town that hosts local markets. The structures are closed when not in use and are equipped with light strips to illuminate the public area at night. 🙌 What’s your take? # 339 ARCHITECTURE, France 👉 More content on our website and subscribe to the weekly newsletter; the link to the featured news is in the first comment below. 🎯 If you want to learn more about our transformative approach to generating growth (yes, what we call innovation marketing!), feel free to write us privately. More about this topics follow #MaurizioRibotti #innovationmarketing #cultureofmodernbusiness #luxury #premium #lifestyle #DRUMROLL --- All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s). Contact us to add you as a reference or content removal.

One of the most significant developments in the furniture industry has been the growing shift towards circular economy principles. In 2024, brands increasingly embraced waste-capturing materials, bio-based options, and designs that prioritised repairability and longevity, reflecting a broader commitment to sustainability.   Products like Modus | B Corp™’s Belt Stool, Walter Knoll’s Leadchair Evo, and Blå Station AB’s Able Chair exemplify designs built around repairability and durability. At the same time, Normann Copenhagen’s Mat Chair, crafted from hemp and eelgrass, and MycoWorks’ MushLume Lighting showcase the use of natural, regenerative materials. Mater’s Alder Table and Fredericia Furniture’s Søborg Chair demonstrate innovative applications of repurposed materials.   Explore these themes and more in our 2024 Design Debrief. Download the full report via the link: https://lnkd.in/eMAPyFWh   #SustainableDesign #CircularEconomy #FurnitureInsights #InnovationForImpact

On September 18 and 19, 2024, leading experts from the furniture and flooring industry, interior designers, contractors and manufacturers of decorative surfaces met in Leipzig at "Surface in Motion", the largest European conference for the decorative surface industry. The event was a hub for innovative ideas and an invaluable networking opportunity. SURTECO GmbH CEO, Wolfgang Moyses, was a prominent voice in a panel discussion that looked at the current state of the wood-based materials industry. The panellists, including Stefan Zinn (CCO, Pfleiderer Group), Rainer Zumholte (Managing Director of Sales and Marketing, SONAE ARAUCO) and Max von Tippelskirch (Chief Strategy and Communication Officer, SWISS KRONO Group) discussed supply chain disruptions, rising raw material prices, the need for sustainable practices, regulatory challenges, industry consolidation and international growth opportunities. Wolfgang Moyses highlighted the major challenges we face today, but also pointed out the immense growth potential of the American and Asian markets. “I see local politicians as having a duty to create more confidence. The mood in Germany is actually worse than it should be.” Overall, “Surface in Motion” provided valuable insights into the decorative surface industry and emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation in the future. Let's use these insights and turn the challenges into opportunities! 🌍✨ What do you think about the future of the decorative surface industry? Share your thoughts in the comments! 💬 #SurfaceInMotion #Innovation OMNOVA Gislaved Folie AB

We're excited to share TFP’s 2024 Design Debrief, a report built by our team using insights gathered from this year’s leading design fairs and our ongoing collaborations with manufacturers.   This year, we’ve seen a clear shift towards a more impact-driven mindset, with brands showcasing designs centred on sustainability, adaptability, and well-being. Our report delves into these key themes, exploring topics such as waste-capturing products, design for repair, and flexible, comfort-enhancing solutions. It also features product launches from more than 50 brands, as seen at events including Stockholm Furniture Fair, 3daysofdesign, Clerkenwell Design Week, London Design Festival, and ORGATEC Cologne.   Download the full report via the link: https://lnkd.in/eMAPyFWh   #tfpreport #furnituredesign #interiordesign #tfp2024designdebrief #designfair #stockholmdesignweek #londondesignfestival #3daysofdesign #orgatec #clerkenwelldesignweek 

A new sustainable category critical to business growth? Read on. North American consumers crave sustainably produced products with cleaner, simpler lines for their homes. They’re interested in multifunctional, highly efficient, modular components that provide flexibility and convenience. Enter European Kitchen Furniture. European Kitchen Furniture. Ecodesign for Sustainable Products: What it is, Why it matters and How it’s different February 25, 2025, 2:00 PM at the KBIS NEXTStage, South Hall Moderator: Kenn Busch, A&D CEU Developer and Presenter; Material Sustainability Thought Leader and Speaker; Publisher, Material Intelligence Panelists: Jan Kurth, CEO, German Furniture Industry (VDM) Jeremy Parcels, Principal Designer of Parcels Design Studio Dwayne Lusk, Principal of Kitchen Logistics Alina Selbach, Head of Furniture Business at TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH The NKBA Presents the KBIS NEXTStage Sponsored by Ferguson Sustainability Track Sponsor: Native Trails #KBIS2025 #KBISNEXTStage #NKBAGlobalConnect Photo credit: Emerald/KBIS

"A curated view of where innovation is happening in marketing today, why it matters, and how it is transforming modern business". --- Contemporary kiosks. Some interventions in the urban fabric can radically transform the perception of a square, a street, or a commercial activity. I want to highlight this one, which concerns architecture, design, and especially creativity. The French studio Heams & Michel Architectes has developed an interesting idea for a public square in Cannes, creating seven prefabricated kiosks with geometric aluminum lattices that can be adapted to various uses. Despite their identical design, the pavilions are used as fast food kiosks, one as service storage, and one containing public toilets. Another two pavilions will be used by bowlers, who frequently play this sport in the public space around the structures. Called 7 Kiosks, the project is part of a broader effort to renovate the Allées de la Liberté, a street between the port and the old town that hosts local markets. The structures are closed when not in use and are equipped with light strips to illuminate the public area at night. 🙌 What’s your take? # 339 ARCHITECTURE, France 👉 More content on our website and subscribe to the weekly newsletter; the link to the featured news is in the first comment below. 🎯 If you want to learn more about our transformative approach to generating growth (yes, what we call innovation marketing!), feel free to write me privately. More about this topics follow #MaurizioRibotti #innovationmarketing #cultureofmodernbusiness #luxury #premium #lifestyle #DRUMROLL --- All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s). Contact us to add you as a reference or content removal.