Theme 2012: World of Inspiration

Material Xperience 2012 is centered around the exciting opportunities that internationalization presents to designers and architects.

As a result of internationalisation, worldwide interaction increases. New techniques and developments quickly reach global markets. This process of globalization raises the need for international regulation in order to harmonize commerce, the environment and safety. Internationalization can also provoke a conservative feeling: we want to protect our culture and identity.

How does this affect the design of the world that surrounds us? Fusion, retro, contemporary, high tech, craftsmanship, local: not just the designer, but also the manufacturer determines this image.

This year’s edition features inspiring international speakers and special objects in the Materia exhibition. It is set to be a success once again for designers, architects and of course manufacturers.