May's issue of Furniture News IMEA is now online. Inside, find an exclusive Hive show preview – complete with product highlights, exhibitor insights, and a one-on-one Q&A with the founders, who share how the show has grown to a major international fixture.
"If you’re exhibiting, attending, or just watching the market closely, this is your all-access guide to what’s coming," says editor, Sofia Murray.
"But that’s not all. This month, we’re celebrating the artistry and cultural depth that continue to define the IMEA furniture space – from Circu’s whimsical forecast on children’s furniture trends, to a Q&A with Dutch design house Studio Schrofer to discuss the relationship between tradition and technology in the industry.
"Inside, we look at Humanscale’s move into home living – an opportune shift as more brands rethink the boundaries between home, work and wellness. Whether it’s sustainable sourcing or space-conscious solutions, the ripple effects of the pandemic-era home focus are far from over.
"There’s a sense of energy – and urgency – in the air this month. As the pace of the industry picks up and the Hive buzz grows louder, one thing is clear – craftsmanship, innovation, and regional identity aren’t just trends, they’re shaping the very future of furniture in this part of the world.:
Read the issue here.
