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Annual Trend Event Calendar for Homewares and Furniture.

Essential design information milestones happen throughout the year in the forms of design fairs and tradeshows, trend forecast releases and seasonal launches.

These are amazing ways to tap into global product trend movements. These events are an open door into the ever-shifting landscape of global product trends, offering invaluable insights that shape the future of our industry. Read on...

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Annual Trend Event Calendar for Homewares and Furniture.
Annual Trend Event Calendar for Homewares and Furniture.

Kate shares her recommended watch list for key global fairs and trend events that occur throughout the year and shape each design season. Read on…

Designing for the Australian Market and Sun-Drenched Spaces.
Designing for the Australian Market and Sun-Drenched Spaces.

Kate shares what makes Australian design so unique and the key influences designers need to consider. Read on…

Surrounding People with Beautiful Things
Surrounding People with Beautiful Things

Kate shares her personal thoughts on beauty that resonates despite our diverse preferences. Read on…

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Surrounding People with Beautiful Things

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