Published on : Saturday, December 21, 2019
The stage to showcase international interior design expertise is set at imm Cologne 2020. The upcoming edition of this fair will bring in the finest innovations and furnishing trends to pave ways for future ways of living. Talks on trending topics relating to colours and materials will be the key attraction in the upcoming edition of the Stage will turn the spotlight onto sustainability considerations. Interior design in the contract sector, especially in hospitality projects, will also be addressed. In addition, the audience will be offered a broad spectrum of topics related to business, contract work, room concepts etc.
Trade fair standards and highlights
Each day’s programme will be introduced with an overview of the current trends and new developments at imm cologne 2020 by design journalist and trends researcher Frank A. Reinhardt. “Das Haus” designers Alberto Sánchez and Eduardo Villalón from the MUT studio will present the concept for their living space installation. With their version of “Das Haus – Interiors on Stage” at imm cologne, the Spanish design duo will be showcasing their vision for contemporary, outdoors-orientated living – entitled “A la fresca”.
Speakers from all around the world
With one-third of the talks on the trade visitor days being given by speakers from outside Germany, the trend forum is more international than ever before. For example, in addition to Alberto Sánchez and Eduardo Villalón (Spain), Nada Borgi and Etienne Bastormagi (Lebanon) as well as Therese and Regina Virserius (USA) will be speaking on the subject of layout and the use of space in interior design. Philippe Malouin (Canada), Rahul Das, Sean Sutcliffe, Gavin Munro (all from the UK) and David Venables (USA) will devote their talks to the subject of sustainability. Zuzanna Skalska (Poland) and Gaby Fecken van Gestel (the Netherlands) will discuss the homes of the future, while Karl Johan Bertilsson (Sweden) will reveal the latest colour trends and Holly Becker (USA) will inform her audience about storytelling for brands. Journalist Barbara Friedrich will welcome Giulio Cappellini, designer and art director at the Italian cult brand Cappellini, as her guest at the 2020 edition of the now almost legendary Designer’s Talk.
Colour and material trends, lighting and fragrances, hospitality and offices, panel discussions and stars
Future ways of living, sustainability, materials and colours will also be central issues in The Stage’s other talks once again. The contributions from experts Dr Hildegard Kalthegener, Monika Haag (Renolit) and Markus Frentrop (RAL Colours) will focus on the latest colour trends from different perspectives. Jutta Werner, Sascha Peters and Martin Beeh will address the subjects of sustainable and smart materials. Michael Hilgers, Susanne Brandherm, Professor Axel Venn and Florian Heißen plan to inform their audiences about space optimisation concepts for small homes, the interplay between living and working, and the design of lobbies. The Stage stands ready to host a concentration of female power, with Mara Michel, Gudy Herder, Ursula Geismann and Ann-Kathrin Otto set to present the interiors industry’s top trends. Special interest topics are the remit of Martin Weiser (perception-orientated lighting design), Robert Müller-Grünow (the importance of fragrance) and Thomas Schriefers (musings on upholstery). Ralf Daab will talk to his guests on the subject of the latest developments in hotel and office design. Jeannette Altherr (Studio ADP), Matthias Oesterle (Phoenix Design) and Martin Hirth will join host Frank A. Reinhardt (far.consulting) for a discussion about the influence of designers on the homes of the future.
Interior design tips on the consumer days
The forum also has an exciting programme lined up for the public days of the fair, when interior designers and design professionals will give end consumers useful tips on interior decor, talk about the impact of colours and offer advice on the best ways to furnish bedrooms. Professional interior designers will also give their tips for perfect bathroom configurations. Interested private individuals can submit their bathroom floor plans in advance, with ideas for bathroom layouts then discussed live at the lecture forum during the event.
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