In addition to being the biggest consumer-goods trade fair in the world, Ambiente is also an extremely important event for finding out about the state of the art of design and international creativity. This not only goes for the massive fair which brings thousands of brands to one space, but also for the area and events dedicated to young designers.
Reshaping society and the way we live
Design means the constant search for something new and constructive. That’s why Ambiente offers young talents a stage fit for their creativity and their ability to think outside the box.
This year there will be 32 young designers in the two Talent areas of the fair. They will come from all around the world and present their projects in the field of interior design and tableware and accessories.
The projects have been chosen for their capacity to rethink the product, orient it towards the future, and provide new accents and perspectives.
You heard that right, as design must contribute to everyday challenges. In the words of Julia Uherek, Vice President of the trade fair, “Intelligent and at the same time emotional design with a sense of purpose and a message – long-lasting and recyclable – is more important than ever.” And with Ambiente’s Talents program we have the chance to get to know the approaches to each one of these universal and critical themes.
To find out more, we got a sneak peek at some of the projects. Here’s what we discovered.
The young furniture designers
With new interior design solutions which are more sustainable, functional, and emotional, the 22 young talents will introduce their approaches in the Living area in the trade fair’s Hall 3.1.
Fluktuation Collection, designer Felicithas Arndt, Germany
These unique and absolutely fascinating pieces look as if they were formed spontaneously. In reality, they are handmade artistic works in stoneware and porcelain, some of which are more decorative and others which are more functional. Their connection with nature is evident, even if the designer has underscored how the creative process is strictly human.
SurfBench, designer Kim André Lange, Germany
With a bench designed to make waiting rooms more pleasant, Kim André Lange goes for interactive design with dynamic elements in wood and steel which welcome the person who sits on it. This living and dynamic object deserves its place in the area dedicated to most interesting young designers.
The Light Charmer, designer Amy Lewis, UK
A young British designer with Japanese ancestry has created an object which is simultaneously technological and traditional. This duality ends up arousing emotion via a lamp. But is it really a lamp or is the light only needed to enhance the artisanal work? Well, yes, because The Light Charmer has been made with the Japanese technique of Kumihimo, the art of weaving braids and cords. Outside the box and uneasy to define, this piece is a synthesis of past and present and a shining example of the use of sustainable materials.
Tableware and accessories: the ideas of the young designers
The main theme seems to be a return to nature in Hall 12.1 as well, where the tableware and accessories of the Talents chosen by Ambiente will be on display. These 10 young designers have taken on the challenge of providing fresh takes on familiar materials and elements.
Biophilia – Migration of Matter, designer Cindy Valdez and Nicholas Perillo, Perù, Australia, Germania
This project is the result of the close connection between nature and digital technology. Cindy Valdez and Nicholas Perillo designed this collection of 3D printed objects which are as unique as our planet’s living organisms. Enchanting vases, trays, and bowls clearly state the project’s theme: biodiversity and the importance of conserving it.
Blown glass, designer Saara Korppi, Finland
Inspired by the beauty and variety of the Finnish landscape, Saara Korppi creates irregular works in blown glass which can be admired from an angle. The Wildwild Twist Bowl and 30s Cognac (pictured) are multiuse receptacles made out of recycled glass with traditional techniques. Sustainable and poetic creations, in person they unleash the beauty of reflections, shadows, and the shine of glass.
REEF, designer Pei-An Lin, Taiwan
This project has been inspired by the urgent theme of mutual responsibility for the effects of climate change on marine life and society. The Taiwan designer uses clay, biominerals, and ceramic to reproduce coral polyps and unique decorative objects. These evocative works are made with recyclable and regenerable materials.
Are you interested in the work of the young designers?
Find out how you can see all of the projects at Ambiente 2023 by reading our quick guide to the Frankfurt trade fair (February 3-7, 2023).
