• Surface Spotlight Live 2024: Mindful Living

    15 December 2023

    Curated by Sally Angharad and sponsored by CDUK, this year’s Surface Spotlight Live (SSL) Showcase highlights the ever-changing landscape of material innovation; as we connect innovation with authenticity to create meaningful moments, and take a conscientious approach to material innovation.

  • Ocee & Four Design: October/November '23 in review: diving into the past couple of months

    15 December 2023

    As we navigate through the dynamic landscape of design and innovation, we are excited to bring you a roundup of our latest developments here at Ocee & Four Design over the past few months.

  • ‘Moving ideas for sustainability’: How Blum is helping protect our planet for the future

    12 December 2023

    Promoting everything from the circular economy to biodiversity

  • Surface Design Show Announces Furnishing Futures as Charity Partner for 2024 Edition

    12 December 2023

    Innovation in surface materials is the focus of the Surface Design Show 2024, with this year’s theme focusing on Mindful Living. Our charity partner for this year goes above and beyond with Mindful Living at the centre of what they do. We are proud to announce our partnership with Furnishing Futures, an innovative charity founded by interior stylist, writer, and social worker Emily Wheeler.

  • Your two month countdown | Justine Fox confirmed to speak | Find out what's new at SDS

    12 December 2023

    With under two months to go until Surface Design Show 2024 takes place, we want to make sure you know what's in store for you at London's Business Design Centre from 6-8 February 2024.

  • The Monochromes

    12 December 2023

    Designed by Folkform in collaboration with Louis De Poortere, The Monochromes explores the craft of machine weaving in a range of woven rugs.

  • Make the most of your trip in February

    08 December 2023

    We have plenty of BRAND NEW exhibitors at this years show, and we could not wait to share them with you! Since its the festive season, we thought we'd give you an early present with the first sneak peak...

  • Messe Frankfurt raises the bar for growth

    05 December 2023

    Messe Frankfurt has left the difficult and demanding last three years behind it and is now enjoying both qualitative and quantitative growth in Germany and abroad. By the end of financial year 2023, approximately 340 events will have been held worldwide under the Messe Frankfurt Group umbrella, with more than 84,000 exhibitors and an estimated four million visitors. After a strong core business in 2023 with sales in excess of €600 million, the company is planning further growth in 2024 – a year in which a relatively high number of events are scheduled – and expects sales to be comparable with the previous record year 2019. Messe Frankfurt will increase its international competitiveness by investing in its worldwide core business, modern technology and sustainable event management.

  • EMAS certification for Messe Frankfurt

    05 December 2023

    Messe Frankfurt has passed the audit for the internationally recognised environmental management system in accordance with the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). With the EMAS validation, which also meets the requirements of environmental management norm ISO 14001, the company commits itself to continually improving its environmental performance.

  • Save the Date: Dundee Design Festival to return from 23 - 29 September 2024

    05 December 2023

    2024 Festival to celebrate the city's 10th anniversary of UNESCO City of Design designationworking with local and international partners to present an ambitious and optimisticprogramme of design-centred exhibitions, events and projects