Up & Coming Designers From The Greenhouse
Stockholm Furniture Fair 2008
The Greenhouse area of the Stockholm Furniture Fair tends to be the most anticipated area of the exhibition, as it features up and coming designers. This year some highlights were No 3 table lamps by point-3 which seem have an animated form, seeming to perch on their tripod legs, the expressive 'trans-lamp' fluorescent ceiling lamp by trans-form, the functional (but heavy) modular concrete shelving by fries & zumbuhl, the vibrant colours and squashed forms of thefolded metal trash bins by Dear Clou, and the simple and well detailed tubular steel 'o2' tables by Jonathan Maltz,
Trend Themes
1. Up-and-coming Designers - There is an opportunity to showcase innovative designs from new and emerging designers.
2. Functional Modular Furniture - Innovative designs for functional and modular furniture that can be customized and reused in different settings.
3. Vibrant and Creative Lighting - There is a potential market for creative and unique lighting designs that use different materials and forms to create a statement.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can benefit from showcasing new and innovative designs from up-and-coming designers.
2. Interior Design - The interior design industry can incorporate functional modular furniture and colorful lighting designs to create unique and custom spaces for their clients.
3. Lighting Design - The lighting design industry can develop innovative lighting solutions using unconventional materials and forms to create visually engaging pieces.