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The recent death of high priestess of plaid Vivienne Westwood, and the V&A’s current celebration of Scotland’s proudest textile, has turned attention once again to tartan.

The importance of lighting in Scandinavia cannot be understated and is seen as a fundamental factor in the region’s physical and emotional wellbeing.

2024 Design Direction, HELTER-SKELTER. Applications in Accessories, Textiles, Furniture, Retail and Fashion.

2024 Design Direction, MEMORY. Applications in Lighting, Retail, Accessories, Textiles and Furniture.

Key themes, materials and colours from Milan Design Week 2023

A sombre mood prevailed at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, with the spotlight turned on sustainability, biodiversity and wellness.

Pity the colour beige; this hardworking neutral has become the butt of jokes and the scourge of rented properties. Yet recent re-evaluation has revealed that this is a colour that shouldn’t be underestimated; just don’t call it by its actual name.

Design Directions 2025 Part One: LAND & SOUL | Colour Now: 2024 MEMORY & HELTER-SKELTER | Focus on Lighting

Key colours and applications for the 2024 forecast.