Technology

Future of Design: Step into the Dream World of Sur/Reality at Maison&Objet 2025

In January 2025, Maison&Objet, in collaboration with Peclers Paris, will showcase Sur/Reality, a theme that reimagines surrealism for the contemporary world. Drawing inspiration from the fantastical, the absurd, and the playful, Sur/Reality invites visitors to explore new creative landscapes where fantasy and technology collide. This immersive experience will highlight the surprising, unexpected, and joyous objects that challenge our perception of reality, offering a refreshing escape from the ordinary.

Gearing up to invest in AI

If adopting new AI tools is in your plans for your design firm in 2025, there are things you can start doing now to prepare yourself and your team, even before you start using a particular application.

Design Tech: FreePower partners with Cosentino on wireless surface chargers

At the forefront of innovation, the companies will merge technology and design to create functional, future-ready surfaces

Kravet collaborates with Intiaro on groundbreaking mixed reality application launching at High Point Market

First-of-its-kind technology in the industry uses Apple Vision Pro headset to revolutionize furniture shopping experience.…

The first fully-immersive virtual showhouse event at High Point Market

Presented by Duke Renders, this groundbreaking  two-day experience at Feizy Rugs showroom at High Point Market will showcase interactive VR design tours, engaging panels with industry leaders, and cocktail hours for networking.

Intiaro’s groundbreaking COM visualization tool for custom furniture manufacturers

This first-of-its-kind 3D visualization tool is web-based and accessible directly from a manufacturer’s website by designers and end-customers. The tool enables the user to apply any custom fabric or leather to a piece of furniture and see exactly what it will look like before placing the order.

Meet NEO Beta, a humanoid robot for the home

NEO Beta represents a significant advancement in robotics, moving beyond traditional, stiff robots to humanoids with bio-inspired designs that can safely work among people. The

American Society of Interior Designers launches Design Finder by ASID 

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announces the launch of Design Finder by ASID, a platform developed to streamline the search for qualified interior designers and interior design suppliers and provide an easy and intuitive way to search for interior designer practitioners, members, and partners based on project needs.  

7 Tips for Using AI in Your Business

Interior designer and artificial intelligence expert Jenna Gaidusek encourages others to not fear AI or get frustrated by it. And she’s got helpful ideas for incorporating AI tools into your workflow.

San Francisco Design Week 2024 demands your attention

SFDW celebrates this spirit of newness by providing attendees unique access to conversations and virtual tours with the designers who are shaping the future — from architecture to fashion, product design to digital services, and everything in between.