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Material innovation from Dutch Design Week, from bio-based materials and foraged fibres to digital distortion and the beauty of decay.

Eco-anxiety, regenerative materials and digital futures, from climate-conscious craft to AI creativity and body augmentation.

This edition of Frieze London moved away from bold, attention-grabbing statements, favouring smaller, more intimate works.

Process-rich surfaces, lacquered finishes and heritage craftsmanship, with unexpected playful details.

Bold colour and high-shine opulence contrasted with raw textures and natural materials, offering two distinct directions for bathrooms at Cersaie.

Heritage influences and bold, expressive ceramics set the tone at Cersaie 2024.

Pattern, storytelling and heritage influences defined Decorex 2024.

Emerging talent, material experimentation and craft-focused presentations shaped Paris Design Week.

London Design Festival 2024 presented conceptual installations, material experimentation and hands-on making. Raw textures, AI-driven design and flashes of vibrant colour stood out among a largely process-led approach.