Photo Credit: Daniel Quintanilla
SINGING WITH LUXURY
Last week, DANIEL PLUS LAUREN from Ligne Roset here in New York City got to see an upfront preview of this year’s ICFF high-end home luxury trade show kicking off Sunday, May 18. This year’s theme, “Designing in Harmony,” will celebrate human-centered, multi-sensory, and multicultural design that showcases the diversity and dynamism defining our industry and the global landscape. This approach emphasizes craftsmanship, sustainability, and the human connections at the heart of great design, creating an environment where authentic conversations, inspired creativity, and innovative ideas come to life. Plus, millennials and GEN Z alike are tapping into making their homes have more of an immersive feel to support their growing appetite for futuristic/ optimistic outlooks done with a careful eye.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Immersive & Adaptive Experiences: The event responds to shifting economic and environmental conditions with a refreshed, thoughtfully redesigned floor plan designed by RADS (Rodolfo Agrella Design Studio) that creates distinct, interactive destinations for exhibitors and visitors.
A Global Design Community:
Featuring expanded international participation and collaborations—such as the standout Morpho collaboration from Tomorrowland, Ethnicraft, and Dieter Vander Velpen—the fair spotlights inspiring design from around the world.
Innovative Programs & Experiential Spaces:
WANTED: A platform nurturing tomorrow’s creative leaders and supporting young design talent through mentorship, workshops, and industry connections, including Look Book, Launch Pad, Design Schools Workshop, and Schools Showcase.
- Look Book is an in-person portfolio that allows the A&D community to connect with North American studios and designers and source original designs for their next project. Presented with media partner Dezeen.
- Launch Pad is an international platform for emerging designers to introduce new concepts and product prototypes. Presented with media partner Dwell and sponsored by American Standard.
- Design Schools Workshop is a collaborative design challenge for international design schools with the contributions of guests and industry experts. Presented with school partner RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) and supported by Core77.
- Schools Showcase is an opportunity for students from international design schools to present their work, be part of the main design trade event during NYCxDESIGN, receive feedback from professionals, and start building their network.
Curated Collaborative Spaces
- Welcome Lounge x Ligne Roset
- Bespoke: The Art of Making, presented with media partners AD PRO/Architectural Digest
- NEW: Recharge Lounge x Juniper
- The Library x Phaidon
- The Water Experience x Grohe
- OFS x ROOM
- The Be Original Americas x Rarify Dining Lounge
Thought Leadership: Engaging talks, panel discussions, and workshops on sustainability, inclusivity, new technologies, and business models, hosted on the Mainstage (sponsored by Moroso), The Oasis, and across specialized areas like the Bespoke Salon and The Water Experience x Grohe.
Awards & Celebrations: Don’t miss the ICFF Editors Awards on May 18 at 5:30 PM, hosted by comedian and writer Dan Mahboubian Rosen, and join in the expanded ICFF Night Out on May 16-20 in key NYC neighborhoods.
DANIEL PLUS LAUREN also dug deep into Tomorrowland X Morpho having an immersive experience at ICFF, along with how Tomorrowland is an EDM global phenomenon. And the benefit of bringing the Tomorrowland vibe collaborating with Morpho into your home with inspiring colors, sourcing choices, motivating you to experience it in places like Belgium and Brazil.
DANIEL QUINTANILLA
