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Escapism, nostalgia and cartoon aesthetics, where hyperreal materials and playful exaggeration define the CMF directions for the 2026/27 design direction SELF.

Serendipity, fragmented forms and material experimentation. The CMF directions for the 2025/26 design direction CHANCE.

Engineered luxury, precision and discretion. The CMF directions for the 2025/26 design direction PAY.

Regional perspectives on LAND, SOUL, STILL LIFE and HACK, shaped by craft, material innovation and technology.

Design Directions 2026 Part One: SIN & MOON | Colour Now: 2025 LAND & SOUL | Focus on Food & Kitchens.

Despite being so ubiquitous, glass remains a tantalising enigma. An amorphous liquid structure with the touch and feel of a solid, this unique and mysterious material continues to inspire.

A motif as old as time, jewellers are once again turning to eyes for inspiration, playing on their associations with protection and wisdom.

2025 Design Direction, SOUL. Applications in Accessories, Textiles, Lighting, Retail and Furniture.

2025 Design Direction, LAND. Applications in Seating, Biodiversity Projects, Accessories, Textiles and Retail.