Spokes XL suspension lamp

The small French hotel chain Okko seeks to win out in the tight market for four-star city hotels – thanks to its design concept. Patrick Norguet designed the latest hotel, in Strasbourg.

Euroluce: In terms of lighting, everything is taller, bigger, more attractive in 2019. Company structures, functional and artistic objects. But there is also evidence of a trend towards small, playful, lighting objects.

Stylepark at every turn: Follow our encounters and discoveries live from Milan in this daily updated feed.

While the new generation of designers at Salone Satellite and Fuorisalone were top of the class in terms self-promotion, their designs were often somewhat below par – but there were glimmers of light, especially in one category.

Here they are: the 29 innovations Stylepark awards at the Salone del Mobile 2018 as part of Stylepark Selected.

Scandinavian design is booming worldwide. And the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair is the showcase of the prospering industry. This year the fair has done a lot to become even more attractive. Our review.

Foscarini's cultural individualism gives rise not only to extraordinary luminaires, but also to artistic production. Newest example: The short film “Fare Luce” by Italian filmmaker and photographer Gianluca Vassallo.

There’s no longer any talk of a change in technology – it’s long since here to stay. A propensity for large decorative shapes is in evidence at the Euroluce in Milan and the various events around town.

The new luminaires presented in Milan not only surprised visitors with their refined shapes and details, but also demonstrated impressive technological innovations.

Off we go! Take a walk with us through trade-fair fairyland, catch the mood at the one or other booth and a glimpse of the novelties at this year’s Salone del Mobile.