No one in the design world ever wants to miss Maison&Objet. Twice a year, what feels like the entire lifestyle sector lands in the City of Light to explore new design directions, make connections and get motivated for the year ahead. This January, Maison&Objet spotlighted “Sur/Reality,” investigating the ever-fertile theme of surrealism. Founded a century ago, the movement continues to inspire all forms of creativity. Didn’t make it to Paris this winter, or wishing for an authoritative voice to make sense of it all? Global trend doyenne Patti Carpenter has the details you need.
In this engaging talk, Carpenter—a Maison&Objet ambassador for the past 10 years—takes you on a virtual excursion of the design directions that will influence and impact the American market in 2025 and beyond. Just back from the most recent iteration of the show, where she scoured sites across the city for innovations in palettes, materials and patterns, she’ll topline the breaking trends in furniture, textiles, accessories, fragrance and tableware. Carpenter has committed her career to traveling the world in search of the latest and greatest to share with the creative community: During this presentation, she brings her unique eye, expertise and experience to the state of design today, demonstrating how micro and macro trends dovetail into new discoveries in product development, sustainability and sourcing. Benefit from her vast repository of knowledge and her cosmopolitan sense of style in this enlightening session.
In this workshop, attendees will learn:
- What a trend is and where they come from
- How to identify trends and utilize them to enhance your designs by taking into account not only their aesthetic impact but also the intentionality underneath their appearance
- The topline trends from this January’s Maison&Objet—including an emphasis on surrealism
After this workshop, attendees will have:
- A colorful overview of what’s new and next in home decor this year and beyond
- Deeper insight into the meanings and motivations behind these trends
- An understanding of why product development is such an important part of the design industry
Additional Information:
This workshop is conducted through Zoom webinar. All you need to join is reliable internet access and computer speakers with good volume.
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