“Dwindling resources call for a different approach”

How are increasingly scarce resources changing furniture production and interior design? An interview with Maik Fischer about interzum 2025 and its new thematic focus.

Silver living: design in a time of demographic change

Demographic change is changing the demands on our living culture. A look at the design of furniture and interiors for the Silver Society.

interzum goes green: start for sustainable future

With the lead theme of neo-ecology, interzum 2023 will showcase sustainable innovations. The trade fair itself is also actively committed to climate protection.

Neo ecology – interzum spotlights sustainable product culture

Climate protection is one of the greatest challenges of our time – and one that affects the interior design industry, too. That’s why interzum aims to fulfil its responsibility as a leading international trade fair. By...

Materials for the Circular Economy

There are plenty of new concepts for sustainable materials in furniture and interior design. interzum 2023 will be showcasing the exciting innovations already under development and demonstrating the potential they offer...

Climate friendly interior design: The transition to sustainable construction starts with materials

Materials have a significant impact on the transition to sustainable construction. The spectrum of new sustainable products for architecture and interior construction is broadening.

Guidance for manufacturers and consumers: Environmental certificates for furnishings

Environmental certificates provide information about criteria such as environmentally friendly manufacture and the use of materials that pose no risk to health.

interzum Trend Stage: A turning point in design

With the current global political situation, the demands on future design are changing. The interzum Trend Stage takes a look at the latest themes and trends.

Sun, wind and hydrogen: Furnishing industry with new energy

In the furniture and supplier industry, the expansion of renewable energies is being accelerated. Companies can thus produce in a more environmentally friendly way, become independent of fossil energy imports more...

Biomaterials and lightweight construction: on the road towards “green” cars

The demands on car design are changing. Manufacturers of materials and surfaces are working on concepts for the mobile interiors of tomorrow. Changing requirements concerning the environmental sustainability and...

Interview: “Architects often do not have genuine freedom”

A young generation of architects, engineers and other planners is calling for new solutions in the building industry. We spoke with Jonathan Lunkenheimer from Architects for Future about its goals, resource conservation...

Material of the future: Wood innovations

As a sustainable resource, wood could be the building material of the future. Designers and architects are therefore increasingly working with innovative wood products.

2023 colour trends: maximalism and dopamine decor

The report "RAL Colour Feeling 2023+" presents new colour trends. We spoke to the editors about the exciting new topics in colour design.

Minimalism: the simplicity trend

Interior design trends such as New Simplicity make omission a principle. A look at innovations for minimalism in interior design.

Silver living: design in a time of demographic change

Demographic change is changing the demands on our living culture. A look at the design of furniture and interiors for the Silver Society.

“We’re having to plan functions with greater complexity”

We spoke with the renowned designer and architect Hadi Teherani about current developments in design and his expectations for future design.

Augmented reality: New experiences for the furniture industry

With augmented reality, objects can be experienced virtually in real spaces. Current applications offer smart planning tools for the furniture industry.

interzum award 2023: „Interplay of design and technological innovation“

An interview with Vito Oražem of Red Dot about this year’s interzum award and product devlopments in the international supplier industry for furniture and interior design.