CMF

Over 600 companies from 26 countries came together to make the 39th edition of Cersaie, The International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, a statement on sustainability.

The destructive force of fire has acted as a driver for many design decisions, from material innovation to protective systems. Yet fire can be used in creative processes too, forming strikingly beautiful objects and architecture.

Like the wheel, inventing rope was a game changer. Without this twisted cord there would have been no sail boats, no musical instruments, no pulley systems for building the pyramids. Furniture too was transformed, and this legacy continues to be felt today.

Lucy Hardcastle on colour as a storytelling tool, from subtle gradients to bold digital hues, blending material exploration with sensory experiences.