Design propels the world forward
This spring, North America’s leading platform for global design returns to the Javits Center, May18-20, 2025. With original programming, new features, and interactive experiences, the fair is more than a simple product showcase and promises to be the most captivating and unmissable yet.
As the heart of the citywide design festival, NYCxDESIGN, ICFF’s theme, “Designing in Harmony,” reflects the diversity of industry makers and exhibitors from across the globe and additionally focuses on the importance of human-centered, multi-sensory, and multicultural design.
Over three days, designers, architects, developers, and buyers can explore standout products and prototypes from exhibitors from countries such as Brazil, Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, Romania, to name a few. Plus, more than 80 voices, ranging from design icons, editors, and curators to business leaders, will lead ICFF Talks across The Main Stage, The Oasis, the Bespoke Salon, the Aqua Atelier by Grohe, and the Juniper Recharge Lounge. Attendees are welcome to join panels, keynotes, and intimate talks covering every corner of residential, commercial, and hospitality design.
ICFF TALKS HIGHLIGHTS
SUNDAY, MAY 18
11:3O AM | The Main Stage
Rethinking the Art of Living through Thoughtful Design
Esther Chang, Creative Director, Sunbrella
Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Designer, Néonata
Daniel Germani, Creative Director, Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens
5:3O PM | The Main Stage
ICFF Editors Awards
Join comedian Dan Rosen as ICFF honors the best of the Fair, as selected by a panel of international editors. A celebratory toast will be served.
MONDAY, MAY 19
11:3O AM | The Main Stage
Tomorrowland: From a Music Festival to a Lifestyle Company
Listen in as Vander Velpen and Tomorrowland founder Michiel Beers talk about turning a festival into a lifestyle brand with brick-and-mortar spaces, and most recently, custom furniture, thanks to the help of Ethnicraft. It’s a story of brand creation and innovation, where form meets function and experience. In partnership with Hospitality Design magazine.
Michiel Beers, Co-Founder, Tomorrowland
Dieter Vander Velpen, Founder and Creative Director, Dieter Vander Velpen Architects
Moderator: Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, Senior Vice President, Hospitality Content, Emerald, and Editor in Chief, Hospitality Design Magazine
3:OO PM | The Oasis
Designing for Public Life
Susannah Drake, Principal, Sasaki
Benjamin Gilmartin, Partner, Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Jennifer Krichels, Editor-in-Chief, Oculus Magazine
Moderator: Jack Murphy, Executive Editor, The Architect’s Newspaper
TUESDAY, MAY 20
11:3O AM | The Main Stage
Defining Style: A Conversation with the World’s Leading Designers
Paris Forino, Owner, Paris Forino
Courtney McLeod, Principal, Right Meets Left Interior Design
Nick Olsen, Owner / Principal, Nick Olsen Inc.
Moderator: Joan Barzilay Freund, Author, Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design
1:OO PM | The Main Stage
Rebuilding Los Angeles
Ron Radziner, Design Partner, Marmol Radziner
Duan Tran, Partner, KAA Design Group
Wendy Schwartz, Co-Founder and Design Principal, Cuff Studio
Moderator: William Hanley, Editor in Chief, Dwell
2025 EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS
The U.S. Launch of MORPHO
MORPHO is a visionary collaboration between Tomorrowland, Ethnicraft, and architect Dieter Vander Velpen that marks the music festival’s evolution into the world of high-end lifestyle products. Making its U.S. premiere at ICFF, the collection translates Tomorrowland’s dreamlike aesthetic into a tangible design language, guided by Vander Velpen’s artistic direction and shaped by contemporary Art Nouveau influences. The furniture and objects are brought to life through the expert craftsmanship of Ethnicraft, while Atelier Vierkant contributes sculptural, nature-inspired ceramics, and RVB reimagines organic forms through premium faucets and fixtures for the kitchen and bath.
Juniper Recharge Lounge
A new ICFF addition, the Juniper Recharge Lounge, furnished in partnership with HBF + HBF Textiles, is a central space to pause, work, and connect. Open to all attendees, the lounge offers a place to recharge your devices using Juniper’s Ground Control power systems while surrounded by the ambiance of the Multiverse lighting collection. It’s perfect for relaxing or having casual meetings and to experience their products in an environment where they are frequently found: exceptional hospitality and amenity spaces.
WANTED
A highlight each year at ICFF, WANTED provides a platform that nurtures tomorrow’s creative leaders and supports young talent. In addition to the Design Schools Workshop, and a dedicated Schools Showcase, Launch Pad, presented by media partner Dwell Magazine and sponsored by American Standard, spotlights 87 international pre-selected design studios and independent designers. Look Book, in partnership with Dezeen, features 72 high-end North American designers/makers/ entrepreneurs for this in-person portfolio for the A&D community. Click here for more information.
Aqua Atelier by Grohe
Grohe will debut the Aqua Atelier this year, an immersive installation that showcases the future of water innovation. The Aqua Atelier by Grohe will offer a first look at the upcoming Listra collection, along with an interactive display of the Grohe Bluewater system. The experience invites visitors to explore Grohe’s design-driven, sustainable approach to reimagining water within the built environment.
Throughout the show, Grohe will also host a series of panels on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, featuring leading voices across architecture, design, and fashion, including renowned fashion designer Christian Siriano, architect Koray Duman, and Grohe ambassador and designer Cesar Giraldo.
International Presence
ICFF continues to spotlight contemporary design excellence from around the world, affirming its commitment to global exchange and visibility. Cutting-edge pieces from noteworthy exhibitors Secto, Karimoku, Ligne Roset (Welcome Lounge), Natuzzi, and Woud showcase innovative design while relying on sustainable materials and inclusive concepts. Expect to see exciting introductions from recurring and first-time exhibitors from Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and beyond. Country pavilions include Brazil, France, Italy, and Romania. More information can be found here.
ICFF Night Out
Friday, May 16 in NoMad and Saturday, May 17 in SoHo | 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Back and bigger than ever, ICFF Night Out returns May 16-17 and extends its reach into NoMad and SoHo design districts. In partnership with NYCxDESIGN and media partners Interni and aspire home and design, these invitation-only events offer networking and access to some of New York’s most exciting showrooms, offering guests an unforgettable taste of New York’s vibrant design community. Showrooms in NoMad include: Artefacto, Boffi, Flos and Louis Poulsen, Lixil, Moroso, Nemo Tile, Porcelanosa, Surfaces & Company; and in SoHo: Flos, Original BTC, Thuma, and Visual Comfort.
