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The focus at ZOW was on networking and communication, which are just as important at the event as the presentation of new products © Koelnmesse

Feb 10 2020 Events

ZOW 2020: The right concept ZOW 2020 was once again a lot in one: a working fair, an ideas workshop and a networking event. In our review, we let exhibitors have their say and show the current trends on video. learn more

Joachim Schelper, Head of Development at Fritz Becker: “The innovative ‘formplus’ process makes it possible for us to produce seating that’s even more ergonomic and even more comfortable.”

Feb 03 2020 Events

ZOW 2020: Tiny Spaces and many new developments ZOW – the supplier trade fair for the furniture industry and interior design - is the exclusive market platform that serves one of the world’s largest clusters of the furniture industry directly and supplies it with new product launches. From global players to market newcomers backed by... learn more

A trend for some time now has been small and compact sofas and armchairs with a design often oriented to classic typologies. © Koelnmesse

Jan 28 2020 Events

Trends of imm cologne – trade fair tour in pictures The international interiors show imm cologne was once again the mirror image of current interiors trends and demonstrated the inventiveness of furniture makers. Design journalist and trend researcher Frank A. Reinhardt walked through the trade fair, describes the trends of imm cologne 2020 here and... learn more

Jan 21 2020 Events

Manufacturer view: Between tradition and modernity Furniture manufacturer Kettnaker was present with a stand at the imm cologne 2020. We talked to managing director Wolfgang Kettnaker about current colours, materials and trends such as modular furniture. 150 years Kettnaker is in business: What the founding fathers of his company would have thought... learn more

Jan 20 2020 Events

Visitor's view: Impressions, goals, networking What impression did visitors have of the imm cologne 2020? And above all: what were their goals and what will happen afterwards? We asked around in the aisles and on the stands at the furniture fair. learn more

Jan 16 2020 Events

Merging the indoors and outdoors: experience the homes of tomorrow

At imm cologne 2020, the “Das Haus – Interiors on Stage” installation offered an entirely new lifestyle concept. The guiding principle behind the home simulation conceived by MUT Design from Valencia is that the indoors and outdoors should merge. We invite you to share your views o... learn more

Jan 13 2020 Events

Inside-out design: the indoors is moving outside Today’s furnishings have to adapt to changing usage requirements. Domestic living is increasingly shifting to the outdoors, while outdoor design is gaining ground in 'das Haus'. learn more

Jan 09 2020 Events

Video: Interview with Creative Director Dick Spierenburg The imm cologne 2020 starts next week, and Dick Spierenburg will be walking 10 kilometres a day again - in the halls of Koelnmesse. Before the start, the fair's Creative Director presents imm cologne's innovations, trends and most important events - and he is revealing which is his favorite... learn more

Katrin de Louw, founder of Trendfilter and exhibition curator

Dec 16 2019 Events

Future Interiors special event: "Flexible usage starts in the mind" "Future Interiors – designed in Germany" is a trend exhibition in the context of the Home theme world at imm cologne 2020. Here, the profile for furnishings from Germany should be intensified. Product examples from the stool to the fitted kitchen should demonstrate, among other thing... learn more

For exhibitors at imm cologne, responsible production is a matter of course: brühl has been certified as a “climate-neutral manufacturer” by the German Quality Association for Furniture (DGM).

Nov 21 2019 Events

imm cologne 2020: How is home living changing? The major challenges facing our society, such as the climate crisis, urbanisation, digitalisation, demography and work–life balance, are always reflected in the world of real things – in the organisation of everyday life, consumer behaviour in supermarkets and in the design of our most i... learn more

Nov 08 2019 Events

A look ahead to imm cologne 2020 The imm cologne, taking place from 13-19.01.2020, is casting an increasingly longer shadow. In the context of the press conference on 25 September 2019 in Athens, Matthias Pollmann, Vice President Trade Fair Management of Koelnmesse, explained the importance of 'new business' for t... learn more

Sep 17 2019 Events

spoga+gafa 2019: trends for the outdoors On 1–3 September, this year’s spoga+gafa presented highlights for the coming outdoor season. The focus of the world’s biggest garden trade fair was the theme of city gardening. The focus of the world’s biggest garden trade fair was the theme of city gardening. A large number... learn more

At the Amazon Interior Day, around 40 participants and seven experts discussed how the German furniture industry can benefit from the American online retailer.

Sep 15 2019 Events

Amazon Interior Day: insights for the furniture industry möbel kultur magazine joined forces with the experts at Finc3 Commerce to organise the “Amazon Interior Day” in Hamburg on 28 August. On the agenda of the event were the top questions relating to marketing and selling furniture online: how important is Amazon for the furni... learn more

Aug 14 2019 Events

City gardening trend: outdoor furniture for urban settings In the summer months, our cities are transformed into open-air stages. Even the smallest outside space is used for relaxation in the outdoors. This year, the international garden trade fair spoga+gafa is making the city gardening trend a special area of focus. From 1 to 3 September, Cologne will pla... learn more

Aug 01 2019 Events

spoga+gafa: new garden furniture trends From homely outdoor furniture, to decorative accessories, through to waterproof outdoor kitchens - from 1 to 3 September 2019, spoga+gafa presents the new products for the garden world. Around 2,100 exhibitors from approx. 60 countries will present everything the green industry currently has to offe... learn more

Reduced to a single piece of metal, Pressed Chair stands to attention, firm and stable. The chair’s shape makes it easily stackable, and it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor areas.

Jul 15 2019 Events

In focus: up-and-coming designers The Pure Talents Contest is a major platform in the international design scene. Each year young creatives present their prototypes to an audience of design lovers from around the world. The competition, promoted and organised by Koelnmesse as part of the interior business event imm cologne, is accom... learn more

Interview with IFN Managing Director Ursula Geismann

Jun 15 2019 Events

Video: A conversation with Ursula Geismann The association of the German veneer industry, Initiative Furnier + Natur e.V. (IFN), presented numerous extraordinary exhibits made from or with veneers at its stand at this year’s interzum in Cologne. learn more

Carsten Brinkmeyer, Head of Sales for digital printing at Hymmen GmbH

Jun 12 2019 Events

Video: Digital texture printing by Hymmen What will digital printing and its future use in surfaces look like? ambista spoke with Carsten Brinkmeyer, Head of Sales for digital printing at Hymmen GmbH, at interzum 2019. The Bielefeld-based company provides innovative digital printing technologies that are pioneering surface decors and their... learn more

Prize winner: “CAPTin_Kiel” stands for Clean Autonomous Public Transport.

May 27 2019 Events

The future of design: VDID Newcomers’ Award 2019 Up-and-coming talents for the future of industrial design presented their work at interzum 2019. The VDID Newcomers’ Award was presented on 24 May at the supplier trade fair. For the ninth time, the Association of German Industrial Designers (VDID) recognised the best student projects and fina... learn more

Smart Furniture Makeathon: The future of intelligent living

May 26 2019 Events

Video: Smart Furniture Makeathon What will tomorrow's smart furniture look like? This question was pursued by the Makeathon premiere in incube8, which was carried out together with Häfele as a partner from the furniture supplier industry on 12 and 13 April 2019. learn more

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