The pace of discoveries in the field of materials and technological development is growing faster and faster. The world of objects continues to develop based on fundamentally new raw materials: these are sustainable resources and recyclable waste. Forecasts for the coming year in the field of interior design vary from the development of material intelligence to the introduction of sustainability principles into every project. Six influential trendsetters told AESTHETE about the global design trends they explore in their work.
Faye Toogood: Second Wave Feminism
Perhaps it’s time for second-wave feminism in design. In my Rude Arts Club project for cc-tapis and Tacchini, I explore sex and the human form from a female perspective. I spent the last decades of my life in my profession without paying attention to the fact that I was a woman. However, I increasingly want to bring a feminine character to things: relaxed, modern, and forward-looking. In the case of the Squash seating collection for Poltrona Frau, I created a solid frame that resembles classic upholstery but is also curved and then combined the structure with a kind of giant pillow or blanket that envelops you, something completely opposite to the linear objects typical of the factory. I think that as a woman designer, I was able to intuitively convey in this organic form the calming feeling of protection when you sit in the chair, rather than simply accentuating the unusual configuration.
Diébédo Francis Kéré, Kéré Architecture: Sustainability as Modesty
Thinking about nature is a fundamental practice for me as an architect. Without animals, plants, and other life forms, our planet would not exist. Nature makes our existence possible. If you use materials that do not harm the environment, you protect it. We should think about using materials that are easily regenerated - for example, clay, not minerals. We should be more creative and modest in their use and choice. Sustainability for me is not taking more than necessary, even if the resource is there. Producing from a minimum of material exactly for the tasks that are needed.
Draga Obradovic, Aurel Basedow, Draga & Aurel: the versatility of materials
In the coming years, we will see a deeper connection between design and materials. We are fascinated by the play of light and color, we love “living” substances. An example is the translucent lucite, an acrylic resin that, thanks to its indomitable nature, opens up extraordinary expressive possibilities. When used, it creates multifaceted objects that change color when viewed from different angles. This property fully expresses the concept of a flash, which represents intuition, revelation, and discovery. The spontaneity of our method and passion for experimentation allow us to reveal the beauty of the unexpected, which gives our works an authentic touch. Stylistically, we can predict a fascination with simplified volumes, characteristic of minimalism, as well as retro-futuristic motifs associated with space-age design. In the near future, we will see many pieces whose patterns are reminiscent of stunning examples of optical art.
Marco Credendino, founder of Artemest: Italian Craftsmanship
Artemest was founded to support Italian craftsmanship and those fine artists who did not want to deal with distribution problems. At the beginning, there were about sixty studios, and now, ten years later, there are more than one and a half thousand. At the second edition of L'Appartamento, we invited interior design firms to create six interior scenarios using our objects. In the former princely residence, you could see the best of 60,000 products handmade in Italy. Today, our platform offers the opportunity to buy the best contemporary designs in all categories: furniture, lighting, decor, art, and lifestyle. Our ambition is to share the unique beauty and quality of Italian craftsmanship with the world.
Luke Edward Hall: Garden Art and Fashion
The garden as a source of inspiration is very important to me. I live in the English countryside and the picturesque surroundings help me to reproduce the details in my eclectic collections. Lyres, temples, statues, and classical sculptures appear among flowers, leaves, and stars. For example, the fabric collection for Rubelli is a mix of different patterns: stripes, florals, and geometrics. The interweaving of old and new, characteristic of my style, object narratives, similar to fantasy, where everyone can find their own: some are bold, some are balanced. For me, fashion, design, and interior are intertwined. My approach to them is similar: it is about creating unexpected combinations, and experimenting with colors and textures.
Ashley Harrison, Director of Curatorial Programs, Design Miami.LA: Scale and Ease
The opening of the new Design Miami fair in Los Angeles has revealed an interesting feature: in a place where movie sets are built overnight, people think big and want to bring that sense of volume into their homes. And designers here are also ready for bolder projects. People in this region tend to spend a lot of time in their large villas and even entertain at home, so their living rooms in a sense become performance stages. This encourages them to invest more in their homes, to take risks, they want everything now. This atmosphere and the legacy of relaxed and carefree living will define in the coming years, including in interior design - the trend will concern the introduction of a sophisticated palette and the desire to experience design as part of outdoor life.
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