# Collectible Circular Design Exhibitions Isola Presents Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens By Amy Duong | Published 2023-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-happens-if-nothing-happens References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/ddw23-isola-presents-nothing-happens-if-nothing-happens/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_170041449392010&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=lp5qvld80100x1tt000ULhxhjn8tb&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fddw23-isola-presents-nothing-happens-if-nothing-happens%2F&gdprConsent=CPgyVIAP1LgYAADABCENAaEsAP_AAH_AAAAAIBoF5C5cRSFD4GJsIJIUIAEXwFAAAGAgDgQBA4AASBCAMAwEkAAAEAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAACAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAEQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAAAIHyIF5C5cRSFD4GBsIJIUIAEXQFAAAGAgDgQBAwAASBCAMAwAkAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAAAAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAEQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAA.YAAAAAAAA4AA&gdprApplies=true&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fddw.nl%2Fen%2Fprogramme%2F10057%2Fnothing-happens-if-nothing-happens&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=DDW23%3A%20Isola%20Presents%20Nothing%20Happens%20If%20Nothing%20Happens&txt=%3Cstrong%3ENothing%20Happens%20If%20Nothing%20Happens%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  Physical and digital design platform known as [Isola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-isola-range) presents a [new exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mise-en-abymes) dubbed 'Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens' and it joins this year's Dutch Design Week. This week is a creative space where it showcases the work of designers and artists. The exhibition highlights a slew of [progressive materials and circular products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearson-lloyd) for a sustainable highlight that comprises collectible design products as well. One of the items is the Big Marshmallow, which is an ottoman made from limewood and bouclette. It is designed by German designer paul Ketz, who explains that it is great for any environment “from throne room to lounge area” and is made of separated shapes that are like “a fountain of youth that seems to float gently around.” Image Credit: Isola ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 19% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Circular Design Products:** The exhibition showcases a variety of circular products that highlight the importance of sustainability. - **Progressive Materials:** The exhibition features innovative materials that push the boundaries of traditional design. - **Collectible Design:** The exhibition presents collectible design products that combine artistry and functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Design:** The design industry can explore new opportunities in creating circular products and incorporating progressive materials. - **Art:** The art industry can embrace the concept of collectible design and collaborate with designers to create unique and functional art pieces. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can leverage the exhibition to showcase the importance of circular design and sustainable materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Driven Group Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icons-of-tomorrow.md) - [Hopeful Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-harmony.md) - [Circular Design-Themed Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-domino-act.md) - [Futile Material Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-an-alternate-ending.md) - [Playfully Bright Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-gonna-be-alright.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Materiality-Focused Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-rhizomes.md) - [Transformation-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-design-objects.md) - [Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-matters.md)