Eight new product collections from emerging artists and architectural maestros are drawing upon design touchpoints of past and present to create unique and expressive products. From rugs to wall panels, these collections showcase standout products that enrich interiors with new stories to tell.
One such collection is by Kengo Kuma, which features 16 richly textured woven rugs that reflect the architect’s use of natural and human-made elements in his designs.
Reverence for Craft and Culture
Handmade using wool and regenerated natural fiber viscose, these rugs apply modern techniques to traditional methods, yielding contemporary aesthetics intended to last. Subtle yet striking textures and transitions are accentuated through a range of natural hues.
In partnership with the Eames Office and Form Portfolios, nanimarquina reveals a series of abstract rugs based on original work by American artist Lucia Eames. Butterflies, birds, and other organic motifs from seven artworks are reborn in woven forms, expanding the Eames legacy through material, craft, and contemporary design.
Heritage Materials and Contemporary Design
Wood is used in combination with heritage materials like lava stone, obsidian, and copper across three richly textured architectural surfaces by Mexican designer Alfonso Verduzco. Inspired by sacred architecture and ancestral techniques, the contemporary wall panels balance durability with expressive depth.
Imperfections even become tactile focal points, conveying authenticity and a quiet sense of drama. This approach to design preserves cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship, and it is not just about creating aesthetically pleasing products.
For instance, Micare’s collection reinterprets legacy with contemporary precision, featuring chromatic depth reminiscent of 1960s and ’70s glazed ceramics. Six color families at three different intensities accentuate the graphic character and architectural identity of the collection through gradients and compositions.
Addressing Sensory Experience
Eight curated hues aim to address sensory experience with colors grounded in human perception. Available in Glass, Chroma, and signature Varia, the versatile series evokes juicy fruits, raw earth, and global heritage, creating a sense of calm in public spaces.
Flooring becomes the protagonist in interior storytelling through this collaboration between Tarkett Hospitality and Kellie Sirna of Studio 11 Design. Wild Runway infuses edgy expression into spaces with ten sophisticated animal-inspired motifs distinguished by architectural geometry.
Dubbed “couture for the floor,” the collection draws inspiration from modern urban settings and European runway fashion. This blend of styles results in a unique and captivating design that can enhance any interior space, much like the work of designers who specialize in adaptive reuse of buildings.
Retro Aesthetics and Modern Twists
From pattern to texture, retro aesthetics reemerge in the Cult Classics collection. Shaw Contract revitalizes hallmark styles across a range of modern carpet tiles that feel both familiar and fresh. Cult Classics also includes broadloom and hard surface flooring options in a range of rich colors and formats.
Unified by poetic sensitivity to color and texture, four patterns by New York artist Liam Lee are ripe for experimentation. Rooted in paintings that blend abstraction and figuration, HBF’s series incorporates forms derived from paint-by-numbers kits, offering a fresh take on traditional designs.
These collections demonstrate how design can be used to tell stories and evoke emotions, and how the right combination of materials, colors, and textures can create a unique and captivating interior space, which is essential for office productivity and overall well-being.