Textiles material choices are ever increasing while applications are only limited to our imaginations. Textile research is a growing field worldwide with developments emerging everywhere – from industry, studios and academic centers. A group of researchers at MIT has recently developed a material that reacts to temperature – expanding as

By all accounts, a plush simplicity is still the predominant design aesthetic. However, there is a countertrend of a more maximalist philosophy to interiors that pays homage to world cultures through use of traditional color, pattern and weave. A stand out theme at the Milan Design Week in February this

There has been an ongoing shift in the hospitality industry towards creating authentic spaces that represent the core of a brand’s identity. This growing trend towards establishing individuality leaves brands and establishments looking for ways to express a unique identity while continuing to satisfy contemporary tastes. This shift has led

Color is the immediate focal point of current trends and this year Pantone has declared it to be Greenery, a fresh, zesty shade of green that recalls fresh herbs and spring foliage. The psychological impact of the color – at once invigorating and soothing – on its own makes it