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mbiente 2026 reveals five defining trends shaping the future of home and product design, from portable warmth and universal kitchen tools to playful forms and woven craft traditions. The fair frames design as a form of care, responding to climate pressure, shifting domestic habits and the growing demand for objects that support everyday well-being.
Discover five exceptional contemporary lighting designs that blur the line between functional illumination and sculptural art. From Giorgetti’s architectural precision to Workstead’s organic materials, this curated round-up showcases how today’s designers are transforming lighting into sophisticated art forms that define spaces and capture imagination.
Navigating trade complexities will take center stage at the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) 2025, as Allen Morrison — senior professor at the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a globally recognized authority on U.S.-China trade relations — will present a keynote on strategic trade options for U.S. importers and manufacturers.






