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What started as a regional showcase for Danish design has since blossomed into an increasingly international affair. The key directions from this year’s event.

Ideas around health, family, memory, the environment and physical making were all explored at this year’s New Designers.

Starting as a joyful resistance to the staid colours of post-war Europe, Marimekko has continued to stay relevant by embracing both heritage and innovation.

Colour theory and perception are ubiquitous in art and design. Yet the way they are taught is far from standardised and scientists and specialists are increasingly questioning traditional theories.

Gucci’s determination to launch Rosso Ancora as a signature colour for the brand is an object lesson in the importance of making the perfect choice.

Longevity is reshaping design, influencing materials, surfaces and aesthetics. The CMF Directions for the 2026/27 design direction FOREVER.

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.