Italian design extends far beyond its most recognizable luxury brands. Explore how the Italian Trade Agency is introducing North American audiences to emerging manufacturers whose work blends craftsmanship, innovation, sustainability, and regional traditions.
The Story Italian design extends far beyond its most recognizable luxury brands. Explore how the Italian Trade Agency is introducing North American audiences to emerging manufacturers whose work blends craftsmanship, innovation, sustainability, and regional traditions. Behind every successful product is a deeper understanding of how people live. Patrick Speck of LIXIL Global Design discusses the company's research-first approach to innovation, the future of user-centered design, and why investing in emerging designers through WANTED Launch Pad is essential to the industry's future. Juniper founder Shant Madjarian and VP of Relationship Management Mel Saenz spoke with ICFF about the brand's approach to design, what sets Juniper apart in a crowded industry, and what's next. Following his Emerging Designers Spotlight Live victory at ICFF 2026, Joey Aji discusses his creative process, material experimentation, and the exciting new collection he'll debut at Launch Pad 2027. With a career that spans luxury interiors, product design, and residential development, Nina Takesh has built a practice defined by timeless elegance and thoughtful craftsmanship. As social media continues to reshape how designers connect with audiences, Beyond Beautiful: Storytelling Strategies on Social Media for Design Brands offered attendees practical advice for standing out in an increasingly crowded digital landscape. FOWLER is a New York–based architecture and interiors studio founded by Emma and Michelle Fowler. Combining advanced design technology with a hands-on approach, the firm creates distinctive environments. Vitra continues to demonstrate how timeless design can evolve while remaining true to its original vision. Across the fair, designers, manufacturers, and material innovators explored how products can be made healthier, more circular, and more enduring, reflecting a growing shift toward design that considers both planetary and human well-being.Stories
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The Italian Trade Agency Brings Lesser Known Italian Design to the Fore
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Material Innovation and Healthier Futures at ICFF 2026
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