Jul 14, 2023
Sustainability key product trend at interzum
Sustainability and neo-ecology were two of the decisive themes interior designers noted for the future of design and architecture at interzum, a furniture production and interior design trade fair held in May in Germany. The designers said they saw an increase in demand for resource-saving processes and products. This turned the focus to neo ecology, which stands for new relationships between people, nature, and the economy. Aspects such as resource efficiency, smart materials, renewable energies, or recycling and upcycling were key to many of the innovations exhibited. This showed that manufacturers and designers paid attention to sustainability not only in the features of their products, but also how the depletion of resources can be reduced with the help of technology and design. The show’s theme for 2023 was ‘Shaping the Change’ and included themed events about the challenges the industry faces. The next interzum will take place from May 20 to 23, 2025.
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